On April 17, 2024, IADR’s Doug Witten returned to the University of Georgia (UGA) School of Law to serve as a Mediation Practicum coach. In this highly interactive course, students engage in simulation-based training on the mediation process, the role and competencies of the mediator, ethical and regulatory rules governing mediation, and a series of specific topics of mediation practice.
Through this endeavor, as an experienced practitioner and coach Doug joins a group of esteemed mediators to engage with UGA law students and provide insights to help them perfect their skills. Whether these students pursue careers in alternative dispute resolution, litigation, transactional law, or some other path, the tools they develop through mediation training will serve them well as negotiators and well-rounded professionals.