Arbitration and Mediation Programs

ARTS ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION SERVICES

Questionnaire For Prospective Panelists

Name________________________________________ Date_________
Business____________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________
City____________________________________________
State____ Zip ________ Tel ________________ Fax _________________

ARTS ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION SERVICES (AAMS) a program of California Lawyers for the Arts, offers a forum for resolving and settling disputes that is available to all members of the arts community, including individuals, organizations, and businesses. Please describe your interest in serving as a volunteer for our program.

We offer a variety of alternative dispute resolution services:
CONCILIATION- to assist disputing parties with their negotiations
MEDIATION- to facilitate discussion and assist disputants to reach their own resolution
MEDIATION-ARBITRATION- (MED-ARB)- to attempt mediation, but failing that, to render a decision on unresolved issues
ARBITRATION-to hear both sides and issue a binding award
MEETING FACILITATION-to facilitate group problem-solving or planning meetings
EARLY NEUTRAL EVALUATION-to give opinions as to merits of cases or validity of claims

In which roles do you think you would be most effective?

CONCILIATOR ( )
MEDIATOR ( )
MEDIATOR-ARBITRATOR ( )
ARBITRATOR ( )
MEETING FACILITATOR ( )
EARLY NEUTRAL EVALUATOR ( )

Have you had any prior skills training relevant to our services? Please describe.
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Have you had any prior experience with any of the services listed above? Please describe. ______________________________
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What prior experience or training have you had in the legal, business, or practical aspects of the arts? ______________________________
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Would you be interested in conducting and participating in mediation and/or arbitration trainings?_______________________________________

Would you be available to volunteer during:
Normal business hours ( )
Week nights ( )
Weekends ( )

How often would you be able to serve on the panel?
Once every 6 months ( )
Every 3 months ( )
Every 2 months ( )
Monthly ( )

Mediation sessions and arbitration hearings often take place at the AAMS offices at Fort Mason Center, San Francisco. Occasionally, they are held at another location. Would it be possible to hold sessions at your office?
Yes ( )
No ( )

Do you know others who would be interested in serving on this panel? Name___________________________________________________ Address______________________________________ Tel____________

Thank you for your interest.

Northern California residents please return this form, with your current resume to:
ARTS ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION SERVICES
Fort Mason Center, Building B Room 300
San Francisco, CA 94123
Ph (415) 775-7200
Fax (415) 775-1143

Thank you for your interest.

Southern California residents please return this form, with your current resume to:
ARTS ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION SERVICES
1641 18th Street
Santa Monica, CA 94123
Ph (415) 775-7200
Fax (415) 775-1143

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