Minimum Requirements

Membership on the New Era ADR Neutral Bench is limited to (a) neutrals who are already a member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals or (b) any other neutral that demonstrates interest and who New Era ADR selects based on their experience and knowledge.

<aside> ๐Ÿ”‘ All New Era Neutrals must meet stringent criteria and are among the most in-demand attorneys in their respective practice areas.ย  The following list are the minimum requirements for any particular individual to be considered for the New Era ADR Neutral Bench (exceptions may be made for attorneys and non-attorneys who have a particularly high level of expertise within certain practice areas):

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<aside> ๐Ÿ”‘ In all cases, priority will be given to nominees who add to the diversity of our Neutral Benchโ€™s collective backgrounds, knowledge, or experience.

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<aside> ๐Ÿ”‘ Nominees who meet the list of minimum requirements must submit materials for consideration, including biography/CV, and references in the following manner:

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  1. If the nominee is already a professional neutral but not a member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, then contact info must be submitted for a minimum of 4 attorneys (opposing counsel for 2 cases) for whom the neutral has mediated or arbitrated civil disputes in the preceding 6 months; or

  1. If the nominee is not currently a professional neutral, then contact info must be submitted for a minimum of (A) four attorneys who are not at their current or previous firms and (B) although not mandatory, ideally at least one existing or former client.

  1. References may then be contacted by phone by New Era ADR staff for discussion as to nominee's approach, effectiveness, professionalism and reputation as a neutral and/or attorney within their profession.

To apply to be a neutral, please complete and submit the form below:

https://form.jotform.com/211545232415143