Kukin Program For Conflict Resolution

1 1/17/2009 Kukin Program for Conflict Resolution Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law INTERNSHIPS & JOB OPPORTUNITIES _________________________________________________________________ American Arbitration Association Corporate Headquarters 1633 Broadway, 10th Floor New York, NY 10019 Phone: (212) 716-5800, (800) 778-7879 (Customer Service) Fax: (212) 716-5905 Email: websitemail@adr.org Website: http://www.adr.org Founded in 1926, the American Arbitration Association (AAA) offers a wide range of services, including education and training, publications and the resolution of a wide range of disputes through mediation, arbitration, elections and other out-of-court settlement techniques. The AAA - with 34 offices in the United States and Europe and 59 cooperative agreements with arbitral institutions in 41 countries - provides a forum for the hearing of disputes, case administration, tested rules and procedures, and a roster of impartial experts to hear and resolve cases. CSL Students/Alumni who have worked for the AAA: Seth Lieberman (liebersh@aol.com). _________________________________________________________________ Association of the Bar of the City of New York ADR Committee 42 West 44th Street New York, NY 10036 Contact: Daniel Weitz, Esq. Phone: (212) 382-6600 Email: dweitz@courts.state.ny.us Website: http://www.nycbar.org/index.htm The Committee addresses issues relating to means of alternative dispute resolution other than arbitration and encourages Association involvement in such activities. The Committee also co-sponsors the Association’s program to arbitrate and mediate disputes between lawyers. Dan Weitz, a Cardozo Law and 2 1/17/2009 Mediation Clinic alumni and a Professor in the Mediation Clinic, chairs the committee. Student interns attend meetings, help plan CLE programs, and work on various reports. _________________________________________________________________ Berkman, Bottger & Rodd, LLP 521 Fifth Avenue, 31st Floor New York, NY 10175 Phone: (212) 867-9123 Fax: (212) 983-8526 Email: bbr@berkbot.com Website: http://www.berkbot.com Barry Berkman is an attorney/mediator in private practice specializing in matrimonial and family law. He is a partner with Berkman Bottger & Rodd, LLP in New York City, and has been a practicing mediator since 1982. He has taught family law as an adjunct professor at Cardozo, and is currently a mediation instructor for the Continuing Education Program on Mediation Skills at the Center for Mediation in Law. _________________________________________________________________ Center for Court Innovation 520 Eighth Avenue, 18th Floor New York, NY 10018 Contact: Amy Levitt, Director, Finance, Administration & Human Resources Phone: (212) 397-3050 (no phone calls please) Fax: (212) 397-0985 Email: hr@courtinnovation.org Website: http://www.courtinnovation.org Founded as a public/private partnership between the New York State Unified Court System and the Fund for the City of New York, the Center for Court Innovation is a non-profit think tank that helps courts and criminal justice agencies aid victims, reduce crime and improve public trust in justice. The Center combines action and reflection to spark problem-solving innovation both locally and nationally. To apply for employment or internships, please fax cover letter and resume to fax number above. CSL Students/Alumni who have worked for CCI: James Kornbluh (jkornbluh@rcn.com). _________________________________________________________________ Civilian Complaint Review Board 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10006 Contact: Victor Voloshin, Director of Mediation Phone: (212) 442-8740 Fax: (212) 412-9109 Email: vvoloshin@ccrb.nyc.gov Website: http://home.nyc.gov/html/ccrb/html/mediation.html 3 1/17/2009 The New York City CCRB is an independent and non-police mayoral agency. It is empowered to receive, investigate, hear, make findings and recommend action on complaints against police officers which allege the use of excessive or unnecessary force, abuse of authority, discourtesy, or the use of offensive language. CSL Students/Alumni (rpatter400@aol.com). who founded the CCRB mediation program: Raymond Patterson _________________________________________________________________ William J. Clinton Foundation/The Clinton Global Initiative 55 West 125th St. New York, NY 10027 Phone: (212) 348-8882 Fax: (212) 348-9245 Website: http://www.clintonfoundation.org/programs-cs-internship.htm Through the William J. Clinton Foundation, President Clinton promotes the values of fairness and opportunity for all. His vision is the Foundation's mission: to strengthen the capacity of people in the United States and throughout the world to meet the challenges of global interdependence. Together with the generosity of citizens and volunteers, President Clinton and the Foundation are vigorously working to advance those principles that move us beyond differences to a common future of shared responsibility, shared benefits, and shared values. Students interested in interning should fill out the application which can be downloaded at http://www.clintonfoundation.org/programs-cs-internship7.htm, and contact Professor Lela P. Love at love@yu.edu for more information. CSL Students/Alumni who have worked for the Foundation: Kimberly Grant (grant.kimberly@gmail.com). _________________________________________________________________ Robert K. Collins, Esq. 551 5th Avenue New York, NY 10176 Phone: (212) 692-9222 Email: bcollins@bestweb.net Bob Collins is an adjunct professor of law at Cardozo, has practiced family mediation since 1982, and is a founder of the New York Mediation Group. He has served as a founder and president of the Family and Divorce Mediation Council of Greater New York and as chair of the Ethics Committee of the New York State Council on Divorce Mediation. He teaches Divorce and Family Mediation at Cardozo School of Law. _________________________________________________________________ CPR International Institute for Dispute Resolution 575 Lexington Avenue, 21st Floor New York, NY 10022 Contact: Helena Erickson Taveres, Esq. Senior Vice President, Committees, Research, and Education 4 Phone: (212) 949-6490 x. 237 Fax: (212) 949-8859 Email: info@cpradr.org Website: http://www.cpradr.org 1/17/2009 Founded in 1979 as the Center for Public Resources, CPR is a not for profit corporation whose mission is to spearhead innovation and promote excellence in public and private dispute resolution, and to serve as a primary multinational resource for avoidance, management and resolution of business-related and other disputes. To fulfill its mission, CPR is engaged in an integrated agenda of research and development, education and advocacy. CPR offers semester and summer internships. Interns do research for CPR’s website, CLE courses, its publications and articles being developed by CPR staff. Interns also participate in doing background research as necessary for CPR’s Industry and Practice Committees and for Institute-wide surveys and studies, where appropriate. Interested students should send a resume, transcript and short writing sample (preferably analyzing a case) to Ms. Erickson. An interview will be required. CSL Students/Alumni who have worked for CPR: Harpreet Mann (hmann@yu.edu), Rebeka Fortess (rebekafortess@gmail.com). _________________________________________________________________ CUNY DRC (City University of New York Dispute Resolution Consortium) John Jay College of Criminal Justice 899 Tenth Avenue New York, NY 10019 Contact: Professor Maria R. Volpe, Convenor of CUNY-DRC and Director of Dispute Resolution Program Phone: (212) 237-8692 Fax: (212) 237-8646 Email: dispute@jjay.cuny.edu Website: http://johnjay.jjay.cuny.edu/dispute/ CUNY DRC is a university-based academic center that serves as a comprehensive coordinating mechanism to advance research and innovative program development throughout City University as well as the New York City metropolitan area. CUNY DRC organizes conferences and training programs, provides technical assistance, conducts research, hosts visitors from around the world, produces research working papers, publishes a biannual newsletter, and maintains a listserv and an extensive database of those interested in dispute resolution in New York City. CUNY DRC’s initiative, “Make Talk Work,” includes training workshops, special projects, and monthly city-wide meetings for scholars and practitioners in dispute resolution. CUNY DRC has specialized in fostering constructive inter-group relations including dialogues between cops and kids and among culturally diverse groups. CSL Students/Alumni who have worked for CUNY: Daniel Weitz (dweitz@courts.state.ny.us), Brian Blake (also formerly worked for the Cardozo Center for Professional Development) (blake_brian@hotmail.com). _________________________________________________________________ Roger M. Deitz, Esq. 5 477 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10022 Phone: (212) 838-2288 Fax: (212) 838-1064 (no resume please) Email: deitz@attglobal.net 1/17/2009 Mr. Deitz works as a private mediator and arbitrator in complex domestic and international business and employment law disputes. CSL Students/Alumni who have worked for Mr. Deitz: Jacob Kubetz (jacobkubetz@gmail.com), Melissa Stewart (stewartmelissa@hotmail.com), Jishnu Guha (jishnuguha@gmail.com), Chris Fugarino (tkstrobe@aol.com). _______________________________________________________________ Glenn E. Dornfeld, Esq. Mediation Office: 70 East 7th Street New York, New York 10003 Phone: (212) 673-2827 Fax: (212) 995-1597 Email: dornfeldesq@earthlink.net Website: http://www.divorcemediationattorney.com/bio.html Glenn E. Dornfeld, Esq., is a mediator, mediation trainer and attorney admitted to practice law in NY & NJ with a non-adversarial legal practice consisting almost exclusively of mediated cases. Most of his cases are family and divorce mediations, and he provides related legal services to those clients, which services include drafting agreements, QDRO's and deeds, drafting and filing uncontested divorce papers, and the like. _________________________________________________________________ EARS (Effective Alternatives in Reconciliation Services) 3319 Rochambeau Avenue Bronx, NY 10467 Contact: Marcy May, Executive Director Phone: (718) 654-4931 Fax: (718) 654-4942 Email: earsbronx@aol.com Website: http://www.earsbronx.org/index.html EARS has a unique in approach to youth development. Since 1989, EARS has provided ongoing opportunities for teens to excel as trainers, facilitators, planners and team members. They hone these skills co-facilitating workshops on conflict resolution, teen dating violence prevention, life skills for foster care teens, peer pressure, and other topics to hundreds of young people and adults citywide each year. They learn job preparedness skills and use those skills training others while enhancing their own self-esteem and confidence. 6 1/17/2009 CSL Students/Alumni who have worked for EARS: Tracey Pastan (pastan@yu.edu), James Kornbluh (james@kornbluhconsulting.com), Clymer Bardsley (clymerbardsley@yahoo.com). _________________________________________________________________ Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 33 Whitehall Street, 5th Floor New York, NY 10004-2112 Public Sector: Contact: Judge William Macauley Email: william.macauley@eeoc.gov Website: http://www.eeoc.gov/ Private Sector: Contact: Michael Bertty, ADR Program Coordinator Phone: 212-336-3645 Fax: 212-336-3633 The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is firmly committed to using alternative methods for resolving disputes in all of its activities where appropriate and feasible. The EEOC mediates cases between employees and their employer. The Family and Divorce Mediation Council of Greater New York Contact: Sarah Hechtman Attorney-Mediator Phone: 917.974.7049 Email:Sarah@DivorceChoiceNY.com Website: www.DivorceChoiceNY.com Established in 1982, FDMCGNY is the leading membership organization for family and divorce mediators in the New York metropolitan area. Our members include mediators of diverse backgrounds and professions, many of whom are nationally recognized leaders in the dispute resolution field. Sarah Hechtman has been a practicing attorney in New York since 1993. After spending three years in private practice as a litigator, she went on to become an Assistant District Attorney in Manhattan before turning to a career in children's advocacy. Sarah has been a mediator since 2003, bringing to bear her experience as an attorney and child welfare specialist. She is a member of the Family and Divorce Mediation Council of Greater New York, the New York State Council of Divorce Mediation, and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. _________________________________________________________________ The Feinberg Group, LLP 780 Third Avenue, 26th Floor 7 New York, NY 10017 Contact: Ruth S. Rosen-Odynocki Phone: (212) 527-9600 Fax: (212) 527-9611 Email: rsrosen@feinberggroup.com Website: http://www.feinberggroup.com/ 1/17/2009 The Feinberg Group, LLP is the foremost law firm in the nation specializing in the negotiated resolution of complex legal disputes. Whether a complex dispute calls for mediation, other forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), or a comprehensive negotiation strategy, The Feinberg Group is preeminent in achieving an effective resolution and preventing years of protracted, expensive, and uncertain litigation. The firm is consistently retained by Fortune 500 Companies, nationally recognized plaintiff counsel, insurers, and state and federal courts to develop, implement, and administer innovative and sophisticated settlement solutions. _________________________________________________________________ FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) (formerly NASD) 165 Broadway, 52nd Floor New York, NY 10006 Contact: Kenneth Andrichik, Esq., Senior VP and Director, Business Strategies, Dispute Resolution Phone: (212) 858-4180 Fax: (212) 858-4078 Email: careers.ny3@nasd.com Website: http://www.finra.org FINRA operates the largest dispute resolution forum in the securities industry to assist in the resolution of monetary and business disputes between and among investors, securities firms, and individual registered representatives. Please be aware that the selection of interns goes through the general human resources department. FINRA has a summer program and accepts resumes and cover letters around January for the subsequent summer. Preference is given to students who have taken ADR coursework. _________________________________________________________________ Harlem Community Justice Center - Mediation Institute 170 E. 121st Street New York, NY 10035 Contact: Omarex Rosa, Intake Specialist; Ivan Deadrick, Deputy Project Director Phone: (212) 360-8755 (Omarex Rosa) Email: Orosa@courts.state.ny.us, deadricki@courtinnovation.org The Harlem Community Justice Center seeks to address youth crime in East and Central Harlem by working intensively with young people who have engaged in delinquent behavior, providing them with the tools they need to get on the right track and avoid further offending. The Justice Center also engages in comprehensive prevention activities, reaching out to at-risk youth before they get into trouble with the law and providing them with the skills to make better life choices. Mr. Deadrick is a Cardozo School of Law and Mediation Clinic alumnus. _________________________________________________________________ 8 1/17/2009 Arnie Herz, Esq. 14 Vanderventer Avenue, Ste 255 Port Washington, NY 11050 Phone: (516) 767-0800 Fax: (516) 706-1416 Email: arnie@arnieherz.com Website: http://www.arnieherz.com/ Mr. Herz is a sole practitioner who mediates and represents clients in mediation. His main office is located in Port Washington, about 40 minutes from New York Penn Station. In addition to mediation, Mr. Herz engages in collaborative law practice, deal-making, and litigation. He maintains a weblog that discusses the latest in ADR. Students will mainly assist with work for the “Legal Sanity” blog as well as Mr. Herz’s training and development business “Legal Sanity Seminars”. _________________________________________________________________ International Chamber of Commerce U.S. Council for International Business (USCIB) 1212 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036 Contact: Rasma Mednis, Director, Human Resources and Administration Phone: (212) 354-4480, (212) 703-5048 Fax: (212) 575-0327 Email: info@uscib.org Website: http://www.uscib.org The USCIB is an ICC national committee. These national bodies comprise leading companies and business associations in their countries or territories. ADR has become the leading resource for resolving disputes in the international commercial arena, and the ICC is a leading provider in international ADR. _________________________________________________________________ JAMS (Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services) 620 8th Avenue, 34th Floor New York, NY 10006 Contact: Karen Beutler, General Manager Phone: (212) 751-2700 Fax: (212) 751-4099 Email: kbeutler@jamsadr.com Website: http://www.jamsadr.com JAMS is one of the leading providers of conflict management and dispute resolution services in America. JAMS provides a wide range of dispute resolution services such as mediation, arbitration, and other out-ofcourt settlement procedures. 9 1/17/2009 CSL Students/Alumni who have worked for JAMS: Seth Lieberman (liebersh@aol.com), Dan Weitz (dweitz@courts.state.ny.us). _________________________________________________________________ Susan T. Mackenzie, Esq. 845 West End Avenue New York, New York 10025 Phone: (212) 749-9585 Fax: (212) 665-7164 Email: stmackenzie@naarb.org Ms. Mackenzie appears as a mediator and arbitrator in complex domestic business and employment law disputes. She uses legal interns in mediation and arbitration of labor management, employment and commercial disputes. The intern may attend arbitration hearings and mediation sessions if interested. The position involves assistance in drafting correspondence, orders and arbitration awards and general case management. If experienced, potential for additional legal analysis and research work. This is a great opportunity for students interested in arbitration and mediation and or labor management and employment law. Qualifications/Skills: ability to work independently and exercise good judgment; legal research or experience a plus; strong organizational skills and strong communication skills. Salary commensurate with experience. Hours flexible, but minimum 20 hours of work per week, 4/5 days per week. Interested students should fax or e-mail. CSL Students/Alumni who have worked for Ms. Mackenzie: Barry Rosenhouse (bhouse1000@yahoo.com), Yordanos Teferi (yteferi@hotmail.com). _________________________________________________________________ Manhattan Court Dispute Referral Center Criminal Court of the City of New York 346 Broadway, 4th Floor New York, NY 10013 Contact: Les Lopes, Director Phone: (646) 386-4953 Fax: (212) 374-2640 Email: llopes@courts.state.ny.us The Court Dispute Referral Centers (CDRC’s) are part of the Criminal Court of the City of New York. CDRC staff assists members of the general public who wish to make a complaint against another person or persons whom they know. CDRC staff evaluates the complaint and provides the complaintant with options and information for resolving the dispute. There is a Community Dispute Referral Center in each borough of New York City. _________________________________________________________________ Mediation Works Incorporated 10 4 Faneuil Hall - Third Floor Boston, MA 02109-1632 Contact: Josh Hoch, Director of Mediation Services Phone: (617) 973-9739 Fax: (617) 973-9532 Email: jhoch@mwi.org Website: www.mwi.org 1/17/2009 Founded in 1994, MWI provides mediation, facilitation, organizational ombuds and dispute resolution system design services to a variety of corporate, institutional and individual clients. MWI has also trained thousands of professionals in mediation, negotiation and dispute resolution. MWI's mediators and facilitators are experienced professionals who are recognized for their effectiveness in resolving difficult disputes. A majority of MWI trainers have served as lecturers and instructors at Harvard Law School and have provided training throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, South America and the Middle East. CSL Students/Alumni who have worked for MWL: Rebeka Fortess (rebekafortess@gmail.com). _________________________________________________________________ New York City Civil Court – Mediation Program Bronx Civil Court Mediation Program 851 Grand Concourse at 161st Street Bronx, NY 10451 Brooklyn Court Mediation Program 141 Livingston Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 Manhattan Civil Court Mediation Program 111 Centre Street Room 419 New York, NY 10013 Queens Court Mediation Program 84-17 Sutphin Blvd. Room 117 Jamaica, NY 11435 Staten Island Court Mediation Program 927 Castleton Avenue Staten Island, NY 10013 Contact: Lisa M. Courtney, Esq. (646) 386-5412; Gail Davis, (718) 262-7266 Website: http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/nyc/civil/services.shtml The program oversees mediation programs within the New York City Civil Courts. Working with a trained and certified mediator, litigants often resolve cases without judicial assistance. In most cases those settlements are reviewed by a Judge. _________________________________________________________________ New York City Commission on Human Rights 11 40 Rector Street, 10th Floor New York, NY 10006 Contact: Nimer Basha, Assistant Commissioner Phone: (212) 306-5070 Email: NBasha@cchr.nyc.gov Website: http://www.nyc.gov/html/cchr/home.html 1/17/2009 The Commission works with civil rights law. Please go to their website for more information. The Commission takes both summer associates as well as 60-hour per semester interns based on individual circumstances. _________________________________________________________________ New York City Department of Law 100 Church Street, 6th Floor New York, NY 10007 Contact: Stuart D. Smith, Director of Legal Recruitment and Development Email: stsmith@law.nyc.gov Phone: (212) 788-1687 Fax: (212) 227-6177 Website: http://www.nyc.gov/law In addition to paid term-time and summer positions for law students, the Law Department also offers unpaid positions to law students. For more information about these positions, please mail a resume and law school transcript to the Law Department at the address given above. _________________________________________________________________ New York State Public Employment Relations Board 55 Hanson Place Brooklyn, NY 11217 Contact: Philip Maier, Regional Director Phone: (718) 722-4545 Fax: (718) 722-4550 Email: info@perb.state.ny.us Website: http://www.perb.state.ny.us/ The Board mainly works with labor and employment issues. Students applying should have an interest in these areas. _________________________________________________________________ New York State Unified Court System – ADR Program 25 Beaver Street, Room 855 New York, NY 10004 Contact: Dan Weitz, Esq., State Court ADR Coordinator 12 Phone: (212) 428-2863 Fax: (212) 428-2696 Email: dweitz@courts.state.ny.us Website: http://www.nycourts.gov/ip/adr 1/17/2009 The Office of Alternative Dispute Resolution Programs is a unit of the Division of Court Operations within the Unified Court System's Office of Court Administration. The Office works with Judges, court administrators and members of the bar to design dispute resolution programs that are responsive to the needs of the communities and courts in which they operate. Dan Weitz, a Cardozo Law and Mediation Clinic alumni and a Professor in the Mediation Clinic, is the State Court ADR Coordinator. _________________________________________________________________ Partners for Democratic Change 2121 K Street, NW Suite 700 Washington, DC 20037 Contact: Phone: Fax: (415) 896-5005 Email: agibney@partnersglobal.org Website: http://www.partnersglobal.org/ International NGO specializing in building sustainable local capacity to advance civil society and a culture of change and conflict management worldwide. Duties of Intern include administrative jobs, research and some writing. If interested, please contact Partners via email and indicate in which office you are interested in interning. _________________________________________________________________ Community Mediation Services: Queens Mediation Network 89-64 163rd Street Jamaica, NY 11432 Contact: Michelle Leonard, Director of Mediation Services Phone: (718) 523-6868 ext. 256 Fax: (718) 523-8204 Email: mediatenyc@yahoo.com Website: www.mediatenyc.org Queens Mediation Network is a community-focused program that provides conflict resolution training and mediation services to all residents of Queens. Their programs’ objectives are to provide professional conflict resolution services in an accessible manner. A key component of their program’s success relies on incorporating as many community residents as possible into the internal workings of the program. CSL Students/Alumni who have worked for Queens Mediation Network: Justin Braun (Arjuna193@aol.com). _________________________________________________________________ Safe Horizon Mediation Program 13 1/17/2009 In Manhattan: 346 Broadway 400W New York, NY 10013 Contact: Nivedita Gutta Phone: 212-577-1740, ext. 129 Email: Ngutta@safehorizon.org_ In Brooklyn: 210 Joralemon Street Room 618 Brooklyn, NY 11201 Contact: Birgit Larsson Phone: 718-834-6671 Email: BLarsson@safehorizon.org The Safe Horizon Mediation Program provides dispute resolution services to more than 13,000 New Yorkers each year. Through its Brooklyn and Manhattan Centers, the Program works with the court system, schools, community-based organizations, city agencies, and affordable housing units to mediate a broad range of neighborhood, family, business, and other conflicts. The Program also provides training in a broad range of conflict management skills to citizens from all walks of life. The Mediation Program is part of Safe Horizon, Inc., the city's leading violence prevention and victims' service organization. The Cardozo Mediation Clinic partners with Safe Horizon. _________________________________________________________________ Seeds of Peace New York Office (Headquarters) 370 Lexington Avenue, Suite 401 New York, NY 10017 Contact: Phone: (212) 573-8040 Fax: (212) 573-8047 Email: Website: http://www.seedsofpeace.org Founded in 1993, Seeds of Peace is dedicated to empowering young leaders from regions of conflict with the leadership skills required to advance reconciliation and coexistence. Interns work in conjunction with the Seeds of Peace staff in the New York office. General responsibilities will include office administration, public relations assistance, preparation and distribution of promotional materials, donor relations, event planning, data entry, and logistical support for staff activities. To apply: Please email resume and cover letter with “Attn: Internship Coordinator” in the title. No phone calls please. _________________________________________________________________ Social Security Administration Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity Program 26 Federal Plaza, Room 40-130 New York, NY 10278 Contact: Carolyn Lipscomb, SSA ADR Coordinator 14 Phone: (718) 557-5013 Email: carolyn.lipscomb@ssa.gov Website: http://www.ssa.gov 1/17/2009 The Office of Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity (OCREO) provides overall management of the SSAwide programs of civil rights and equal opportunity. _________________________________________________________________ U.S. Court of Appeals - 2nd Circuit Mediation Program/Office of Staff Counsel U.S. Court House 40 Foley Square New York, NY 10007 Contact: Elizabeth Cronin, Director, Office of Legal Affairs Phone: (212) 857-8800 Email: elizabeth_cronin@ca2.uscourts.gov Website: http://www.ca2.uscourts.gov/ The Office of the Staff Counsel conducts mediation of civil appeals under the Civil Appeals Management Plan (CAMP) of the Second Circuit pursuant to Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 33. The Court’s mediation process provides confidential, risk-free opportunities for parties to resolve their dispute with the help of a neutral third party. The mediations are conducted by the Staff Counsel who are full-time employees of the 2nd Circuit and have extensive mediation and appellate practice training and experience. In general, the office takes two students a semester. _________________________________________________________________ U.S. District Court - EDNY Alternative Dispute Resolution Department U.S. Court House 225 Cadman Plaza East Brooklyn, NY 11201 Contact: Gerald Lepp, Esq. Phone: (718) 613-2577 Fax: (718) 613-2399 Email: gerald_P_lepp@nyed.uscourts.gov Website: http://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/adr Interns must be available at least one entire day each week during the internship. Interns will serve on a voluntary basis without compensation. This internship emphasizes not only research and writing, but also communication and organizational ability and problem-solving. Interns will learn about alternative dispute resolution, what the differences are among the various processes, and what to expect from the litigants, counsel and the neutral. Interns will observe mediation and arbitration sessions. _________________________________________________________________ 15 1/17/2009 OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION _________________________________________________________________ CR Info Divorce and Custody Resources Directory http://www.crinfo.org/action/search-portal.jsp?pid=2565&nid=2214 _________________________________________________________________ CUNY Dispute Resolution Consortium at John Jay College Dispute Resolution Links http://johnjay.jjay.cuny.edu/dispute/links.asp _________________________________________________________________ CUNY Dispute Resolution Consortium at John Jay College Tips for Becoming a Mediator in New York City http://johnjay.jjay.cuny.edu/dispute/resources_tipsformediators.asp _________________________________________________________________ New York State Dispute Resolution Association Directory 16 1/17/2009 http://www.nysdra.org/about/links.aspx