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John A. Speziale Alternative Dispute Resolution Symposium

Overview

Chief Justice Speziale was a pioneer in bringing alternative dispute resolution to Connecticut. As Chief Court Administrator in the mid-1970s, he implemented a massive reorganization of the Connecticut court system, merging the Court of Common Pleas with the Superior Court and laying the groundwork for Connecticut’s Appellate Court. He also established an alternative means of resolving disputes outside the court setting. Under his tutelage, Connecticut became a national model on how to expedite cases.

 

 

 

Upcoming Events

Restorative Justice & Juvenile Justice

13th John A. Speziale ADR Symposium

November 22, 2024, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Quinnipiac University School of Law, 370 Bassett Road, North Haven, CT  06473

The 13th Speziale ADR symposium will bring together people who work both with at-risk youth who commit harm and with community stakeholders, to better collaborate to reduce recidivism and the “school-to-prison” pipeline by using restorative practices. To date, there has been limited collaboration and coordination between these systems. The symposium will focus on what is happening in Connecticut, as well as nationally and internationally, using restorative justice processes to transform youth justice systems and make communities safer and more connected.

***Registration information coming soon***


 

Past Events

 

Is Virtual Justice Just?

12th John A. Speziale ADR Symposium

November 4, 2022, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Quinnipiac University School of Law, 370 Bassett Road, North Haven, CT  06473

The 12th Speziale ADR Symposium, Is Virtual Justice Just?, was held at Quinnipiac University School of Law on Friday, November 4, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. National experts and trial lawyers joined us to share their unique perspectives and expertise on this topic.

This symposium was divided into two sessions, each with its own focus. The morning session, Virtual Trials: What’s the Verdict?, examined how virtual trials, including virtual juries, have been utilized in various jurisdictions. The afternoon session, Is ODR the Future of ADR?, considered how artificial intelligence is being used in the legal system and discussed the growing use of online dispute resolution (ODR) in Connecticut and across the country.

Please click the buttons above to access the symposium program and a recording of the event. 

 

 

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Friends of the Hon. John A. Speziale ADR Symposium

 

 

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Afternoon Session Moderators

  • 11th John A. Speziale ADR Symposium
    November 13, 2019

  • Finding Solid Ground: Environmental and Land Use Dispute Resolution in Connecticut

    10th John A. Speziale ADR Symposium
    March 17, 2017

  • What are the Cures for Conflict in Healthcare?

    Ninth John A. Speziale ADR Symposium
    March 27, 2015

  • ADR in Hard Times: Can Alternative Dispute Resolution Maintain Access to Justice When Resources Are Limited?

    Eighth John A. Speziale ADR Symposium
    October 19, 2012

  • Achieving the Goals of Criminal Justice: A Role for Mediation?

    Seventh John A. Speziale ADR Symposium
    October 15, 2010

  • Where Have We Come? What Lies Ahead?

    Sixth John A. Speziale ADR Symposium
    May 16, 2008

  • ADR's Next Frontier: Ethics, Regulation and Standards Practice

    Fifth John A. Speziale ADR Symposium
    April 1, 2005

  • Proposed Revised Uniform Arbitration Act and Uniform Mediation Act

    Fourth John A. Speziale ADR Symposium
    October 4, 2002

  • Community Mediation: Empowerment or Second Class Justice?

    Third John A. Speziale ADR Symposium
    June 8, 2001

  • Court Annexed ADR

    Second John A. Speziale ADR Symposium
    October 29, 1999

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution as Justice: Has ADR Kept Its Promise?

    First John A. Speziale ADR Symposium
    October 23, 1998

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