The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) is committed to diversity in its membership, officers, staff, House of Delegates, Executive Committee, Sections and Committees and their respective leaders. Diversity is an inclusive concept, encompassing gender, race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age and disability. We are a richer and more effective Association because of diversity, as it increases our Association’s strengths, capabilities and adaptability. Through increased diversity, our organization can more effectively address societal and member needs with the varied perspectives experiences, knowledge, information and understanding inherent in a diverse relationship.
As part of the foregoing mission, the Diversity Committee initiated the Mentorship Program to provide mentorship, training, encouragement, and opportunities to attorneys who have been historically under-represented in the field of alternative dispute resolution. The goal of the Mentorship Program is to increase diversity in the alternative dispute resolution community by providing such attorneys with training, support, and connections to assist them in becoming active participants in the area of alternative dispute resolution. Through the Mentorship Program, mentees work with or “shadow” their mentors to gain first-hand experience and training in alternative dispute resolution, attend seminars on alternative dispute resolution, and network with other professionals in the alternative dispute resolution community. The Mentorship Program duration is two (2) years.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR MENTEES
- Be a member of a diverse group;
- Licensed attorney;
- Experience or Demonstrated Interest in Alternative Dispute Resolution: court annexed programs such as SDNY mediation, Attorney Client Fee program, or with a community mediation program such as Peace Horizons;
- Membership in NYSBA
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Statement of Interest, which should include details on the applicant’s experience or demonstrated interest in contributing to promoting diversity in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution;
- Resume, and;
- Supplemental documents the applicant feels would help the Diversity Committee evaluate the applicant’s interest, commitment, or achievements in the area of Alternative Dispute Resolution (not to exceed 10 pages).
Applications should be submitted by December 31, 2024
If you have questions, please contact Simone Smith: [email protected]