Resources for Mediators

SAVE THE DATE!

21st Annual Advanced Mediation Techniques Workshop for 2023

The Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission and the Administrative Office of the Courts will be hosting its annual mediation workshop this fall.

When: October 13, 2023
Where: Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tennessee
How: In-person and live virtual attendance
Workshop Fee: $150.00

This year’s program will feature 6 hours of live content. Listed mediators will have the opportunity to complete all 6 CME credit hours and attorneys will be offered 5.5 hours of general credit hours and 1.0 dual hour of credit.

 

LISTING RENEWAL & CONTINUING EDUCATION

Listing Renewal Application season opens on October 1 of each year and closes March 31 of the following year.  The application is accessible via the online mediator portal.

To maintain a current Rule 31 Listing status, mediators must annually submit both 1) a renewal application and 2) a renewal fee.

Please use the Mediator Portal and click "Renew my Listing" here.

Standard renewal season is October 1 to December 31.
An increased fee will be assessed for renewal submitted between January 1 - March 31.

A Rule 31 Mediator may complete ALL 6 (six) Biennial Continuing Mediation Education (CME) hours online. This 6 hour requirement is every 2 years. Click here for more information.

 

If all requirements of a Rule 31 Mediator’s annual renewal have not been completed by March 31 of the renewal year, then the Rule 31 Mediator’s listing lapses. Rule 31, Section 15(b)

 

A mediator whose credentials have lapsed for failure to comply with CME requirements must re-apply to the ADRC for listing and must have taken all required training per section 14.

 

To re-apply click here.

 

If you need assistance, please contact us here

 

To login to the ADR Portal, please click here.

 

ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION

Access Management Portal User Guide

ADR Mediator Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

 

SUBMIT RULE 31 REPORT

Submit your Rule 31 Report to the Administrative Office of the Courts.

ADR Statistics

Pro Bono Recognition Program

 

 

CONTINUING MEDIATION EDUCATION

Visit this section for CME course information and CME providers.