Maryland Council for Dispute Resolution (MCDR)

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The Maryland Council for Dispute Resolution (MCDR), started in 1990, is a vibrant not-for-profit devoted to the personal and professional growth of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) practitioners in the state of Maryland.

MCDR Membership Benefits Include: Networking with other ADR professionals of diverse backgrounds and practice areas. Education and Sharing Speakers at our quarterly meetings are expert on a variety of topics. Past speaker topics included: The Power of Apology in Mediation, Narrative Mediation, Ethical Issues for Mediators, Mediation in the Federal Government, and Senior Mediation. Performance Based Mediator Certification is a voluntary process for experienced mediators to gain valuable feedback that promotes professional growth and skill building. MCDR certification is a stepping stone to international certification through the International Mediation Institute (IMI). Advocacy for mediation and mediators through monitoring and participation in changes to court processes and legislation that affect our profession.

The Maryland Council for Dispute Resolution (MCDR), started in 1990, is a vibrant
not-for-profit devoted to the personal and professional growth of
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) practitioners in the state of Maryland.

MCDR Membership Benefits Include:

Networking with other ADR professionals of diverse backgrounds and practice areas.
Education and Sharing
Speakers at our quarterly meetings are expert on a variety of topics. Past speaker topics included: The Power of Apology in Mediation, Narrative Mediation, Ethical Issues for Mediators, Mediation in the Federal Government, and Senior Mediation.
Performance Based Mediator Certification is a voluntary process for experienced mediators to gain valuable feedback that promotes professional growth and skill building. MCDR certification is a stepping stone to international certification through the International Mediation Institute (IMI).
Advocacy for mediation and mediators through monitoring and participation in changes to court processes and legislation that affect our profession.

Our Mission

MCDR promotes and expands the use of the highest quality Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) statewide by:

Promoting ADR through consumer education and marketing
Setting the highest standards of practice and promoting the certification of members
Strengthening the ongoing education and skills of our practitioners
Promoting the commitment of private practitioners to the field of ADR
Acting as a resource to practitioners and our community

Our Vision

To change the way disputes are resolved in Maryland
by using cooperative non-adversarial approaches as a first resort rather than the last.

Ethics

MCDR Behavioral and Ethical Standards for ADR Professionals comply with the Maryland Standards of Conduct for Mediators as approved by the Maryland Judiciary effective January 1, 2020.

Please click here: For the full text of the Standards of Conduct for Mediators

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