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ADRBC (formerly the BCAMI) is a community of ADR professionals working together to generate business opportunities, obtain professional development, and demonstrate the benefits of ADR by upholding the highest standards of ADR practice.

Convey Your Level of Experience & Skill

Designations allow our members to convey their level of experience and skill to prospective users of their services based on an objective third party assessment. Users of ADR services or lawyers and other professionals referring clients feel confident knowing that when they choose an ADR professional with a designation they are choosing an individual whose performance has been reviewed and assessed by a committee of senior and respected practitioners who have verified that the professional is working at a particular level.

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS

Learn About ADRBC

We are 100% driven by and accountable to members, our members. Comprised of arbitrators and mediators throughout the province, experienced in all professional fields, the Institute is a multifaceted organization that provides a multi-level training program for ADR practitioners; accreditation for its members; referral and appointment service for users, arbitrators and mediators; information on ADR; speaking opportunities.

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Opportunities in ADR Education

Our Education Committee is increasing our training offer. New courses in arbitration and mediation and advanced ADR training will be launched. The Improvement and expansion of ADRBC's training offers will also create professional opportunities for ADRBC (formerly BCAMI) members. Instructors and coaches will be needed and these opportunities are offered to the membership in a clear, transparent process.

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Start Your Arbitration Practice

Take the Arbitrator Training Course. Not only will you learn the skills necessary to be an effective as an arbitrator, you will also acquire valuable skills that can be applied in other professional settings. As an ADRBC (formerly BCAMI) member you will have the opportunity to network with other professionals, while benefiting from significant member discounts, every year at the ADRBC Symposium.

Network & Learn at the 2019 ADRBC Symposium

The 2019 ADRBC Symposium will bring the Alternative Dispute Resolution community together in Vancouver for a world- class conference. The Symposium will provide a valuable opportunity for ADR professionals to interact with leading thinkers and practitioners to discuss current issues and developments and establish personal connections.