In the turbulent wake of #MeToo, how do we move from
shaming to accountability and reconciliation? Have we slapped a one-size-fits-all label on rapists,
gropers, would-be seducers, and office bullies? Panelists — lawyers, mediators,
a university ombudsperson, and journalists — will discuss how communities of interest may begin to heal
from the assault of bullying or a culture of sexual
harassment. What is the road to reconciliation?
Panelists:
- Walter Robinson, moderator, editor-at-large,
Boston Globe
- Julie Bryan, Esq., Casner & Edwards
- Israela Brill-Cass, Esq., ombuds at Wesleyan
University
- Steve Kurkjian, former Boston Globe reporter and
editor
- Scott Roberts, Esq., Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP
This is one of four events planned as part of the MBA DR Section’s
celebration of Conflict Resolution Week.
This event is open to the public, lawyers, DR professionals, members of
the MBA and other bar associations, law students and those interested in
attending.
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Additional Conflict Resolution Week Events
Monday, Oct. 15
Mediation on Trial: Putting Mediation
and Conciliation on Trial
10 a.m.-noon
Worcester County Law
Library, 184 Main St., Worcester
RSVP
here.
Join us for a mock hearing in which the process of mediation is the subject
of the argument. Appearing before a judge, two attorneys will debate the
benefits and flaws in mediation and conciliation. Panelists will act out the
roles of the judge, attorneys, husband, wife, conciliator and mediator in a
family law matter.
Worcester/Central Mass. Court-Connected Dispute Resolution Programs
12:45-2 p.m.
Worcester County Law Library, 184 Main St.,
Worcester
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here.
Join us as we celebrate Conflict Resolution Week by presenting, honoring and
acknowledging the work of the court-approved conciliation/mediation programs in
the Worcester/Central Massachusetts area.
Thursday, Oct. 18
Conflict Resolution Day Reception
6:30-8:30
p.m.
Harvard Law School, Austin Hall, 1515 Massachusetts Ave.,
Cambridge
RSVP
here.
During this reception, the MBA will honor the memory and legacy of Frank Sander, a luminary
in the field of conflict resolution, by bestowing its inaugural MBA Professor
Frank E.A. Sander Award in Dispute Resolution to David A. Hoffman, the
founding member of Boston Law Collaborative LLC. Special guest Robert Mnookin, a
leading scholar in the field of conflict resolution, will provide an inside look
at dispute resolution today, during a Q&A session. In addition, Gov. Charlie
Baker’s proclamation recognizing Oct. 18 as Dispute Resolution Day in
Massachusetts will be presented at the reception.