The Center Staff Presents at CUNY Dispute Resolution Consortium's Monthly Meeting

On August 4, 2005, the staff of the New York City Center for Mediation Services presented at the CUNY Dispute Resolution Consortium's (DRC) monthly breakfast meeting. The CUNY DRC is a university-based academic center that serves as a comprehensive coordinating mechanism to advance research and innovative program development throughout the City University and the New York City metropolitan area. During the presentation, Chief Judge Roberto Velez highlighted the Center’s development, its effectiveness, and its value to the City. The Mediation Center’s staff provided an update on its recent accomplishments, including increasing case referrals; hiring a center director; creating a law school clinic; and providing conflict management training to three City agencies. Chief Judge Velez acknowledged the support of CUNY DRC Director Maria Volpe in establishing the Center, along with Judge Ray Kramer, Center Director Justo Sanchez, and Law Clerk David Leon.

Attendees showed great interest, engaging the Center’s staff in a discussion following the presentation.