Alidacampadr – Mediation and Arbitration

“In mediation, my role is to bridge the interests of two opposing parties, to guide the conversation and the process to minimize or eliminate confrontation and ill will. I will seek to identify the middle ground and provide steps for each party to enact a reasonable solution.”

“In arbitration, fairness, justice, impartiality and efficiency are paramount. I work hard to ensure that these qualities are at the top of the process.”

MEDIATION

Named a “Power Mediator” by The Hollywood Reporter, Esq., Alida Camp has mediated hundreds of disputes in areas as diverse as employment, finance,, commercial, entertainment, and construction both in her private practice and for the:

- American Arbitration Association
- CPR Dispute Resolution
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of NY
- United States Court of Appeals
- New York Supreme Court (Commercial Division)
- Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts

ARBITRATION

Alida Camp is on the arbitration rosters of the:

American Arbitration Association
CPR Dispute Resolution
FINRA .
New York City Small Claims Court
New York State Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Program

TEACHING

Ms. Camp has organized and presented programs on mediation and arbitration (including mediation advocacy and breaking impasse) at bar associations, law firms, PLI, and not-for-profit organizations. She has lectured on mediation at Columbia University Law School and at New York Law School and currently conducts two-day mediation workshops for Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts.

AFFILIATIONS

Fellow, American Bar Association

Member, ABA, Section of Dispute Resolution

Member, New York City Bar Association

Member, New York State Supreme Court Commercial Division ADR Advisory Committee

EDUCATION

Ms. Camp holds a J.D. degree with honors from the Columbia University School of Law and is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate with a B.A. in psychology from SUNY Binghamton.

Quick Answers to Frequently Asked Questions!

WHAT IS ADR?

ADR = Alternative Dispute Resolution refers to processes that help two or more disputing parties settle disputes without resorting to expensive and time-consuming litigation. Mediation and Arbitration are two types of Alternative Dispute Resolution processes.

MEDIATION VS. ARBITRATION

Mediation is a collaborative process wherein a third-party mediator (also known as a “neutral”) is hired to help disputing parties reach a resolution to the conflict. The mediator often has special training in helping people to communicate in an effective way to agree upon a mutually beneficial solution.

Arbitration is a more formal process wherein a third-party arbitrator resolves the dispute rather than those involved in the conflict.

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The role of the neutral in mediation

A mediator is a trained professional who acts as a neutral facilitator during the mediation process. Mediation is a procedure where parties discuss disputes and the mediator—the impartial third party—helps them reach an agreeable settlement.

Do i need a lawyer with Adr?

While attorneys assist parties in most mediations, you could mediate without a lawyer. I would recommend having a lawyer review any agreement reached that resolves the dispute.

Is ADR always the answer?

ADR may not be suitable for every dispute, for example if the dispute involves a matter of public interest, it may be more appropriate to have a court judgment to set a precedent.
ADR may not be suitable if there is very little prospect of a successful outcome, for example if one party refuses to, or is reluctant to, engage in ADR or if the relationship between the two parties has completely broken down. ADR may also not be relevant if there is an imbalance of power between the parties, i.e if there is a sole trader who is in a dispute with an international corporation.