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Qualifications for Joining the WAMS Neutral Panels
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The amount and type of
training, education and experience required to join the WAMS neutral
panels is not determined by statutory certification guidelines, but by
WAMS as the supervising ADR administrative organization. Prospective
WAMS mediators and arbitrators are generally identified by clients or
neutrals who may have encountered the prospective neutral as an
advocate or by recommendation from other attorneys or organizations.
Applicants normally have at least 10 years of law practice experience
with at least one area of special emphasis.
Mediation
Panel
In addition to having personal and professional recommendations, the
threshold requirements for joining the WAMS mediation panel include:
• adherence to the highest standards of ethical
conduct as evidenced by the applicant’s legal career and other aspects
of personal and professional life;
• acceptance of the published WAMS Standards of
Neutrality and Professional Responsibility;
• participation in a WAMS-sponsored or recognized
basic mediator training; program consisting of at least 30 combined
hours of in-class, supervised training, assigned reading, mediation DVD
review and successful completion of an apprentice period by
participating in at least two mediator shadowing opportunities and
conducting one supervised, pro bono mediation;
• assignment to and completion of at least ten (10)
mediation sessions during each ensuing two-year period as a condition
of ongoing panel membership.
Arbitration
Panel
In addition to having personal and professional recommendations,
threshold requirements for joining the WAMS arbitration panel include:
• adherence to the highest standards of ethical
conduct as evidenced by the applicant’s legal career and other aspects
of personal and professional life;
• acceptance of the published WAMS Standards of
Neutrality and Professional Responsibility;
• review of training materials provided by WAMS to
provide specific guidance in the areas of administrative coordination,
hearing management, decision drafting and arbitration file
documentation;
• commitment to stay current with principles,
statutes and case law relevant to the arbitrator’s field of practice.
If a case requires specialized knowledge beyond the arbitrator’s
competence, the arbitrator will decline the appointment.
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