The Maryland Council for Dispute Resolution (MCDR) is a vibrant not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, certified by the internal Revenue Service as being tax-exempt.  MCDR has been in operation since 1990, achieving the tax-exempt status in 1999.  MCDR is devoted to the personal and professional growth of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) practitioners in the state of Maryland. 

Networking with other ADR professionals of diverse backgrounds and practice areas.

Education and Sharing through Master classes, on-line discussion, list-serve, and website.  Speakers at our quarterly meetings are expert on a variety of topics including but not limited to: 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 your stepping stone to international certification through the IMI.

Advocacy for mediation and mediators through monitoring and participation in changes to court processes and legislation that affect our  profession.

A Comprehensive Slate of Benefits available to MCDR Members in good standing as well as their immediate families is presented in the Members section under the Benefits tab.  To gain access to the member's section you will need to sign-in using your e-mail address and password.  Flyers describing each of these benefits are made available at the sign-in desk during quarterly meetings, or upon written request either via e-mail or USPS.