Oregon State ADR Provider Roster
Statement of Qualifications
Section #1: ADR Provider Contact Information & Languages
Last Name De Morgan First Name Paul
Company Name RESOLVE
Business Address 720 SW Washington Street, Suite 710
City Portland State Oregon
Zip Code 97205 Phone 503-228-2993
E-mail pdemorgan@resolv.org Fax # 503-228-6207
Web Site www.resolv.org Languages English
Spoken
Section #2: Provider Overview
The following section provides a brief overview of the provider’s experience and qualifications
Paul De Morgan, Senior Mediator with RESOLVE, has over 12 years of experience facilitating and
mediating multi-party, consensus-oriented policy dialogues and site-specific dispute-resolution
processes. His work has focused on issues related to natural resource management, hydro relicensing,
use of biotechnology, trends in agriculture, and endocrine disruptors. Mr. De Morgan has facilitated a
wide range of processes, including site-specific consensus building efforts, Federal Advisory Committees,
national policy dialogues, public workshops, information exchanges, and strategic planning processes.
Mr. De Morgan graduated from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Science in economics and
received his Masters in Natural Resource Policy from the University of Michigan, where he wrote his thesis
on environmental dispute settlement. He is currently a member of the Association for Conflict Resolution.
Section #3 Services Offered, Case Experience and Rates
# of cases Other charges or rate
Rate per
Type of Service Offered (range) the structures for this type of
hour
provider has service, if any
done
Mediation involving two to five parties 6-10 185.00
Large group mediation or facilitation (six or more 51-100 185.00
parties.)
Mediation or facilitation of workplace conflicts BLANK 00.00
Litigation Settlement Mediation BLANK 00.00
Neutral Evaluation 11-25 185.00
Public Policy Mediation or Facilitation more than 30 185.00
Other ADR related Services Training 3-5 185.00
Other ADR related Services BLANK 00.00
Other ADR related Services BLANK 00.00
Section #4: Does the Provider charge travel expenses to provide services in your area?
Available to work in this Available to work in this
County or County Area area without charging area but will charge travel
travel expenses. expenses
1 Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook – Counties
2 Washington, Multnomah – Counties
3 Polk, Marion, Yamhill – Counties
4 Lincoln, Benton, Linn – Counties
5 Lane – County
6 Douglas – County
7 Coos, Curry – Counties
8 Josephine, Jackson – Counties
9 Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam, Wheeler – Counties
10 Jefferson, Crook, Deschutes – Counties
11 Lake, Klamath – Counties
12 Morrow, Umatilla - Counties
13 Wallowa, Union, Grant, Baker – Counties
14 Harney, Malheur – Counties
15 Clackamas – County
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SECTION #5: Relevant Formal Education
Provider’s relevant formal education (e.g., AA, BA, graduate degree or certificate, etc)
1994 M.S., Resource Policy and Administration, University of Michigan, School of Natural Resources
and Environment.
1990 Bachelor of Science, Economics, University of Oregon.
SECTION #6: Relevant Work Experience
Provider’s paid or volunteer work experience that contributed to his or her process (e.g., mediation) or substantive
(subject matter) expertise or skills.
1999 - present RESOLVE Center for Environmental Dispute Resolution, Portland, OR. Senior Mediator.
1994 - 1999 The Keystone Center, Washington, DC. Associate and Senior Associate.
1994 - 1994 The Nature Conservancy, Boulder, CO. Field Representative Intern.
1993 - 1994 University of Michigan - GTA - Negotiation Skills; NR Conflict Management Theory.
1993 - 1993 Confluence Northwest, Portland, OR. Intervention Assistant.
1993 - 1993 Multnomah County Small Claims Court, Portland, OR. Mediator.
1993 - 1993 Washtenaw County Mediation Program, Ann Arbor, MI. Mediator.
1992 - 1993 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI. Research Assistant.
1990 - 1990 METRO, Portland, OR. Assistant to the Senior Regional Planner.
1990 - 1990 ECO Northwest, Eugene, OR. Research Assistant.
Section #7: Standards the Provider Subscribes to and Professional Licenses Held
Oregon Mediation Association Core Standards of Mediation Practice, April 23, 2005
(http://www.mediate.com/oma/pg61.cfm )
Association for Conflict Resolution, Model Standards of Conduct for Mediators, 2005 revisions.
(http://www.acrnet.org/pdfs/ModelStandardsofConductforMediatorsfinal05.pdf)
Model Standards of Practice for Family and Divorce Mediation developed by the Symposium on Standards of
Practice, August 2000 (http://www.afccnet.org/pdfs/modelstandards.pdf )
International Association for Public Participation (IAP2), Code of Ethics for Public Participation Practitioners
(See http://www.iap2.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=8)
Other professional standards that the provider subscribes to:
Oregon State Bar #
Other professional licenses:
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Section #8: Provider’s Specialized Areas of Expertise
Area of Expertise Sub Specialty Areas of expertise
Business and Finance General
Investment and Finance
Patents or Intellectual Property Rights
Civil Rights Civil Rights
Consumer All Types, Consumer-Merchant Disputes
Assistive Technologies
Vehicle Sales, Service or Repair
Cultural Cross Cultural, Ethnicity, or Related Fields
Education Education
Special Education
Environmental Agricultural Exceptions (goal 2)
Agriculture
Air, Land and Water Quality
Coastal
Endangered Species or Wildlife
Energy
Forestry
Hazardous Materials and Environmental
Other Natural Resource Related
Water Resources, Wetlands
Governmental and Regulatory Government-to-Government (e.g., state-tribal)
Professional Licensing
Public Utilities
Child Dependency and Permanency Planning
Human Services
(Adoption)
Disability
Family Services, including Service Plans
Health Care
Senior Services
Social Services
Vocational Rehabilitation
Public Assistance - AFS
International International
Collective Bargaining and Labor
Labor and Employment
General Employment and Human Resources
Workers’ Compensation
Workplace Interpersonal Disputes
Torts or Insurance Claims Torts or Insurance Claims
Construction Industry & Contracts, Civil
Transportation, Housing and Land Use
Engineering
Eminent Domain
General Planning
Growth Management
Housing
Land Use
Railroad
Real Property
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Siting Controversial Projects or Facilitates
Section #9: ADR Related Training
Part A. Basic Mediation Training
The Provider attended a basic mediation training course of at least 30 hours, comparable to the basic
mediation curriculum specified in section 3.2 of the Oregon Judicial Department Court-Connected Mediator
Qualifications Rules.
Course Name Multnomah County Courts Year 1993
Mediator Training
Course provider, Multnomah County Courts Length (hrs) 00.00
trainer or sponsor
Part B - Mediation, Facilitation or ADR related training the provider RECEIVED in addition to the mediation training
described above.
• Harvard Program on Negotiation Mediation Training, Cambridge, MA (October, 2006)
• Human Interaction Laboratory, NTL, Baltimore, MD ( June, 1997)
• Advanced Environmental Mediation, CDR Associates, Boulder, CO (May, 1995)
• Essential Facilitation, Interaction Associates, San Francisco, CA (Jan, 1995)
• Victim Offender Reconciliation Training, Portland, OR (June, 1993)
• Negotiation Skills, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (Jan, 1993)
• NR Conflict Management Theory, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (Sept. 1992)
Part C - Mediation, Facilitation or ADR related training the Provider CONDUCTED (includes a brief course name or
description and the year attended and approximate length of the course).
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Section #10: ADR-Related Panels, Organizations or Programs
The following section lists the provider’s experience on ADR-related panels, organizations or programs, if any.
ADR Panel, Organization or Program Experience #1
Lead mediator or facilitator
Name of program, RESOLVE Primary ADR
panel or organization Provider role on
this panel or
program
The date (year
Provide neutral design,
Brief description of only) of the 2007
facilitation, and
the organization, Provider’s most
concensus building
program or panel’s recent involvement
services as a Senior
function and the with this panel or
Mediator.
Provider’s role in it. program
Approximate total # Total hours (if less than 100) =
Program Contact of case hours as an
Person ADR Provider in at least 100 hrs
this organization,
panel or program at least 200 hrs
# of cases, by type, 3 Mediation(2-5 parties)
that the ADR 45 Large group facilitation or mediation (6 or more parties)
Provider conducted
Mediation or facilitation of workplace conflicts
as part of this panel
or program Litigation Settlement Mediation
experience. Neutral Evaluation of Legal Disputes
45 Public Policy Mediation or Facilitation
ADR Panel, Organization or Program Experience #2
processe services with
particular expertise in
Co-mediator or facilitator
Name of program, environmental, energy,
Multnomah County Small Primary ADR
panel or organization and health-related public
Claims Court Provider role on
policy issues. RESOLVE’s this panel or
mission is program
Assist with resolving
Brief description of The date (year 1993
legal cases in small
the organization, only) of the
claims court
program or panel’s Provider’s most
function and the recent involvement
Providers role in it. with this panel or
program
Total hours (if less than 100) = 40
Program Contact Approximate total #
Person of case hours as an at least 100 hrs
ADR Provider in
this panel or at least 200 hrs
program
# of cases, by type, 10 Mediation (2-5 parties)
that the ADR provider Large group facilitation or mediation (6 or more parties)
conducted as part of
Mediation or facilitation of workplace conflicts
this panel or program
experience. Litigation Settlement Mediation
Neutral Evaluation of Legal Disputes
Public Policy Mediation or Facilitation
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Section #10: ADR Panel, Organization or Program Experience #3
Co-mediator or facilitator
Name of program, The Keystone Center Primary ADR
panel or organization Provider role on
this panel or
program
Conflict resolution
Brief description of The date (year 1999
services and trainings
the organization, only) of the
program or panel’s Provider’s most
function and the recent involvement
Providers role in it. with this panel or
program.
Total hours (if less than 100) =
Program Contact Approximate total #
Person of case hours as an at least 100 hrs
ADR Provider in
this panel or at least 200 hrs
program
# of cases, by type, 03 Mediation(2-5 parties)
that the ADR provider 20 Large group facilitation or mediation (6 or more parties)
conducted as part of
Mediation or facilitation of workplace conflicts
this panel or program
experience. Litigation Settlement Mediation
Neutral Evaluation of Legal Disputes
020 Public Policy Mediation or Facilitation
Section #11: Specific Case or Project Experience
The following section describes the provider’s experience with specific cases or projects.
Case #1
Case/project name Metafore Paper Working Group
Description: Provide facilitation services for a collaborative project undertaken through a partnership
between Metafore, a non-profit organization, and 11 companies seeking to develop a
predictable and affordable supply of environmentally preferable paper. The design of
project activities is based entirely on achieving this goal. Organized around common
values, the participating businesses have an opportunity to meet their environmental goals
based on their own values while, at the same time, creating a larger change in present-
day papermaking and purchasing.
Role Lead mediator or facilitator
Case Contact David Ford, Metafore
Category of ADR Mediation (2-5 parties) Year 2006
experience that Large group facilitation or mediation (6 or
applies to this case or more parties)
project.
Mediation or facilitation of workplace
conflicts
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Litigation Settlement Mediation
# of case 350
Neutral Evaluation of Legal Disputes hours
Public Policy Mediation or Facilitation
Other
Section #11: Specific Case or Project Experience - Case #2
Case/project name Freshwater Ecosystem Sustainability Roundtable
Description: Serving as co-project director in an effort to convene a diverse set of interests to assess
the prospects for and discuss potential next steps toward a certification program,
applicable globally, that would recognize drinking water utilities for practices that promote
responsible stewardship of water resources and protect and enhance freshwater
ecosystems. Project activities funded by The Nature Conservancy.
Role Co-mediator or facilitator
Case Contact Brian Richter, TNC
Category of ADR Year 2006
experience that Mediation (2-5 parties)
applies to this case or Large group facilitation or mediation (6 or
project. more parties)
Mediation or facilitation of workplace conflicts
Litigation Settlement Mediation
# of case 300
Neutral Evaluation of Legal Disputes hours
Public Policy Mediation or Facilitation
Other
Section #11: Specific Case or Project Experience - Case #3
Case/project name California Energy Commission Wind Wildlife Guidelines
Description: Serving as lead facilitator for a series of public workshops focused on CEC’s efforts to
develop statewide guidelines intended to reduce the impact of wind energy development
on birds and bats while still assisting the state in meeting its renewable portfolio standard
objectives. The four workshops are taking place around the state and involving a broad
range of stakeholders including federal, state, and local agencies, environmental
organizations, and wind industry companies.
Role Lead mediator or facilitator
Case Contact Misa Ward, CEC
Category of ADR Mediation (2-5 parties) Year 2007
experience that
applies to this case or Large group facilitation or mediation (6 or
project. more parties)
Mediation or facilitation of workplace conflicts
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Litigation Settlement Mediation # of case 100
Neutral Evaluation of Legal Disputes hours
Public Policy Mediation or Facilitation
Other
Section #11: Specific Case or Project Experience - Case #4
Case/project name Continental Dialogue on Non-Native Forest Insects and Diseases
Description: Provide facilitation and process consultation to a diverse group of stakeholders in an effort
to establish a collaborative with the goal of addressing the threat of forest invasive
species. Worked with Dialogue Steering Committee to design and convene an initial
Dialogue meeting to develop the Vision and Goals and assisted with development of the
agenda for their future work including convening a second meeting of over 100
stakeholders in early 2007. Project activities sponsored by The Nature Conservancy.
Role Co-mediator or facilitator
Case Contact Frank Lowenstein, TNC
Category of ADR Year 2007
experience that Mediation (2-5 parties)
applies to this case or Large group facilitation or mediation (6 or
project. more parties)
Mediation or facilitation of workplace conflicts
Litigation Settlement Mediation
# of case 200
Neutral Evaluation of Legal Disputes hours
Public Policy Mediation or Facilitation
Other
Section #11: Specific Case or Project Experience - Case #5
Case/project name California Energy Commission PIER-EA Research Roadmap
Description: Provide facilitation services for a series of public workshops focused on CEC PIER-EA’s
efforts to develop a Research Roadmap. The objective of the Roadmap is to identify
priority research areas that will inform and support statewide guidelines intended to
reduce the impact of wind energy development on birds and bats. The workshops involve
a broad range of stakeholders including federal, state, and local agencies, environmental
organizations, and wind industry companies.
Role Lead mediator or facilitator
Case Contact Linda Spiegel, CEC
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Category of ADR Year 2007
experience that Mediation (2-5 parties)
applies to this case or Large group facilitation or mediation (6 or
project. more parties)
Mediation or facilitation of workplace conflicts
Litigation Settlement Mediation
# of case 030
Neutral Evaluation of Legal Disputes hours
Public Policy Mediation or Facilitation
Other
Section #11: Specific Case or Project Experience - Case #6
Case/project name ODFW Wolf Advisory Committee
Description: Provided facilitation and mediation services for an advisory group tasked by the Oregon
Fish and Wildlife Commission with developing a statewide management plan for the gray
wolf. The group, which included ranchers, farmers, hunters, environmentalists, and wolf
advocates, met 11 times throughout the state in developing a plan they provided to the
Commission. The Commission unanimously approved the plan after additional public
input.
Role Lead mediator or facilitator
Case Contact Craig Ely, ODFW
Category of ADR Mediation (2-5 parties) Year 2004
experience that Large group facilitation or mediation (6 or
applies to this case or more parties)
project. Mediation or facilitation of workplace conflicts
Litigation Settlement Mediation
Neutral Evaluation of Legal Disputes # of case 200
Public Policy Mediation or Facilitation hours
Other
Section #11: Specific Case or Project Experience - Case #7
Case/project name Clackamas Hydro Project Relicensing
Description: From February 2004 through July 2005, I served as co-project director for the complex
hydro relicensing effort on the Clackamas River. I played an integral role in provision of
process design and neutral third-party negotiation assistance to a diverse group of
regulatory agencies (including ODFW, NOAA Fisheries, USFS, and USFWS) and other
stakeholders (including three Indian tribes, American Rivers, NW Steelheaders, and water
providers) and the hydro project licensee (Portland General Electric).The group reached
agreement in principle on the settlement package and submitted it to FERC in June 2005.
They finalized license articles for the final settlement agreement which was signed in
March 2006.
Role Co-mediator or facilitator
Case Contact Julie Keil, PGE
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Category of ADR Year 2006
experience that Mediation (2-5 parties)
applies to this case or Large group facilitation or mediation (6 or
project. more parties)
Mediation or facilitation of workplace conflicts
Litigation Settlement Mediation
# of case 600
Neutral Evaluation of Legal Disputes hours
Public Policy Mediation or Facilitation
Other
Section #11: Specific Case or Project Experience - Case #8
Case/project name Southern Resident Killer Whale Symposium
Description: Led the effort to prepare for a three-day symposium related to SRKW research over the
past three years. The event included over 200 people interested in research results and
in building toward management actions based on those results. The result led to a report
that captured the existing results and identified additional research still needed for the
NOAA Northwest Fisheries Science Center.
Role Lead mediator or facilitator
Case Contact Mike Ford, NOAA
Category of ADR Year 2006
experience that Mediation (2-5 parties)
applies to this case or Large group facilitation or mediation (6 or
project. more parties)
Mediation or facilitation of workplace conflicts
Litigation Settlement Mediation
# of case 120
Neutral Evaluation of Legal Disputes hours
Public Policy Mediation or Facilitation
Other
Section #11: Specific Case or Project Experience - Case #9
Case/project name Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Collaborative Process
Description: Provided facilitation services for an appointed committee of transportation stakeholders
including representatives from business, government, transportation, conservation groups,
and elected officials. The Stakeholder Committee providing the Department and
Commission with advice, feedback and recommendations regarding the STIP process.
Role Lead mediator or facilitator
Case Contact Craig Greenleaf, ODOT
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Category of ADR Year 2004
experience that Mediation (2-5 parties)
applies to this case or Large group facilitation or mediation (6 or
project. more parties)
Mediation or facilitation of workplace conflicts
Litigation Settlement Mediation
# of case 150
Neutral Evaluation of Legal Disputes hours
Public Policy Mediation or Facilitation
Other
Section #11: Specific Case or Project Experience - Case #10
Case/project name Willamette/Lower Columbia River Technical Recovery Team
Description: Provided facilitation services for a group of ten scientists who comprise a NOAA Fisheries
TRT. The group focused on assembling and analyzing technical information and making
recommendations to assist the recovery of salmonid species that reside in the Lower
Columbia and Willamette River region and are listed as threatened under the Endangered
Species Act.
Role Lead mediator or facilitator
Case Contact Paul McElhaney
Category of ADR Year 2003
experience that Mediation (2-5 parties)
applies to this case or Large group facilitation or mediation (6 or
project. more parties)
Mediation or facilitation of workplace conflicts
Litigation Settlement Mediation
# of case 250
Neutral Evaluation of Legal Disputes hours
Public Policy Mediation or Facilitation
Other
Section #11: Specific Case or Project Experience - Case #11
Case/project name The Marine Life Protection Act Project for the California DFG
Description: One of a team of mediators who provided consultation, convening and design services,
facilitation and mediation for seven constituent-based Marine Life Protection Act Regional
Working Groups tasked with developing recommendations for a range of alternatives for
marine protected areas within state waters of California.
Role Co-mediator or facilitator
Case Contact John Ugoretez, CDFG
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Category of ADR Year 2003
experience that Mediation (2-5 parties)
applies to this case or Large group facilitation or mediation (6 or
project. more parties)
Mediation or facilitation of workplace conflicts
Litigation Settlement Mediation
# of case 200
Neutral Evaluation of Legal Disputes hours
Public Policy Mediation or Facilitation
Other
Section #11: Specific Case or Project Experience - Case #12
Case/project name Pew Initiative on Food and Biotechnology – Stakeholder Forum
Description: One of a team of mediators who assisted diverse interests, representing environmental
groups, industry, farmers, academia and consumers, brought together to develop
consensus recommendations around various regulatory challenges that exist today or are
likely to arise in the near future from the next generation of agricultural biotechnology
products. The group developed a final report which was subsequently distributed by the
Pew Initiative.
Role Co-mediator or facilitator
Case Contact Keith Pitts, PIFB
Category of ADR Year 2003
experience that Mediation (2-5 parties)
applies to this case or Large group facilitation or mediation (6 or
project. more parties)
Mediation or facilitation of workplace conflicts
Litigation Settlement Mediation
# of case 500
Neutral Evaluation of Legal Disputes hours
Public Policy Mediation or Facilitation
Other
Section #11: Specific Case or Project Experience - Case #13
Case/project name Endocrine Disruptor Methods Validation Subcommittee
Description: Project director for a subcommittee, under a federal advisory committee, tasked with
providing advice and counsel to the EPA on scientific issues associated with the conduct
of studies necessary for validation of methods for the Endocrine Disruptor Screening
Program. The subcommittee was composed of representatives from diverse
organizations including industry, environmental advocacy, animal welfare advocacy, and
state and federal government.
Role Lead mediator or facilitator
Case Contact Jane Smith, USEPA
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Category of ADR Year 2004
experience that Mediation (2-5 parties)
applies to this case or Large group facilitation or mediation (6 or
project. more parties)
Mediation or facilitation of workplace conflicts
Litigation Settlement Mediation
# of case 300
Neutral Evaluation of Legal Disputes hours
Public Policy Mediation or Facilitation
Other
Section #11: Specific Case or Project Experience - Case #14
Case/project name Mt Hood National Forest Recreation Stakeholder Assessment
Description: One of two dispute resolution professionals who conducted an independent assessment
of the opportunities for building relationships among the stakeholders with an interest in
the management of recreation in and around the Mt. Hood National Forest. Interviewed
approximately 75 individuals representing a range of interests and developed a public
report with recommendations on future collaborative efforts for the Forest Service.
Role Co-mediator or facilitator
Case Contact KJ Silverman, USFS
Category of ADR Year 2003
experience that Mediation (2-5 parties)
applies to this case or Large group facilitation or mediation (6 or
project. more parties)
Mediation or facilitation of workplace conflicts
Litigation Settlement Mediation
# of case 140
Neutral Evaluation of Legal Disputes hours
Public Policy Mediation or Facilitation
Other
Section #11: Specific Case or Project Experience - Case #15
Case/project name NOAA Workshop on Submarine Cables in the Marine Environment
Description: Project director for a Department of Commerce effort to develop guiding principles for the
laying, and maintenance, of submarine cables, particularly fiber-optic cables, in the marine
environment. Facilitated planning meetings, internal working sessions, a tutorial, and the
workshop, which included representatives of environmental groups, the
telecommunications industry, fishing interests, and federal agencies.
Role Co-mediator or facilitator
Case Contact NA
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Category of ADR Year 2000
experience that Mediation (2-5 parties)
applies to this case or Large group facilitation or mediation (6 or
project. more parties)
Mediation or facilitation of workplace conflicts
Litigation Settlement Mediation
# of case 120
Neutral Evaluation of Legal Disputes hours
Public Policy Mediation or Facilitation
Other
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