Agency for Dispute Resolution Selected for Association of Corporate Counsel's Alliance Program

Beverly Hills, California - September 5th, 2013.

Agency for Dispute Resolution was recently chosen by the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) as an alternative dispute resolution provider in the ACC Alliance Program. Headquartered in Beverly Hills, the Agency delivers world-class mediation and arbitration services nationwide, while also offering training and development for corporate representatives who need to settle disputes in an efficient and financially advantageous manner.

As a global bar association representing more than 30,000 in-house counsel from more than 75 nations, ACC promotes the professional and business interests of in-house counsel through information, education, networking opportunities and advocacy initiatives.

“Achieving efficiencies in legal spend and increasing the speed of resolving legal disputes are vital concerns for ACC members and the in-house counsel community worldwide,” said Veta T. Richardson, ACC’s president and CEO. “We believe this program and partnership with the Agency for Dispute Resolution strengthens our ability to provide members with the tools necessary to conquer these sorts of challenges.”

ACC has formed partnerships with leading legal and business service providers to offer high-quality products and services specifically designed for in-house practitioners.ACC’s Alliance Program is comprised of seven other companies, including Chubb, Copyright Clearance Center, Jordan Lawrence, Practical Law Company, Robert Half Legal, WeComply and West - Thomson Reuters.

“For corporations that are dissatisfied with the cost and speed of resolving litigation, our Streamline Settle litigation management solution is simplified, risk-free, and fixed fee,” said Mark Fotohabadi, Co-Founder and Managing Principal at Agency for Dispute Resolution. “We work closely with in-house counsel to strategically and effectively reduce contingent liabilities, quickly and confidentially removing dormant cases from internal dockets.”

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Agency for Dispute Resolution Neutrals, John W. Garman and Jeffrey Benz, Presented International Commercial Arbitration Workshop at JAMS, San Francisco.

Los Angeles, California - July 18th, 2013.

John W. Garman and Jeff Benz, both top Agency for Dispute Resolution neutrals and experienced Fellows of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, were recently called on for their expertise to participate in the “Accelerated Path to Fellowship: International Commercial Arbitration Workshop & Award Writing Examination” presented by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, NAB. John W. Garman was the Course Director and Jeff Benz was one of the tutors. The training workshop was a three day workshop and held at JAMS’ offices in San Francisco.

The pool of candidates consisted of very experienced counsel, retired judges, and arbitrators. “The Agency for Dispute Resolution’s experience in international arbitration, mediation, and ADR runs deep”, said Benz. “We can provide parties with an unparalleled choice of internationally qualified mediators and arbitrators, with recognized credentials from IMI, CEDR, and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. I am pleased to be a part of this great team.” Garman added “The Accelerated Route to Fellowship Program is designed for senior practitioners in the field of dispute resolution. Fellowship is the highest grade of Institute membership and allows the use of the designation FCIArb.”

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