Series 3-ADR and Ombuds: A US Perspective with Megan P. Willoughby

Expert Views On ADR (EVA) Vid /Podcast Show

I was privileged to engage in a stimulating and thought-provoking conversation with Megan Willoughby on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid / Podcast Show. She is serving as the first faculty Ombudsperson for Villanova University. She is their confidential consultant for work-related conflicts. In 2021, the American Bar Association (ABA) awarded her a Dispute Resolution Fellowship to hone her expertise in collaborative resolution.

Meg is currently the Co-Chair of the Ombuds Committee in the Dispute Resolution Section of the American Bar Association. She is an Attorney and served as a Subject Matter Expert in the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, where she enforced federal civil rights statutes in schools that received federal funding, from Pre-K through # Ph.D. #programs .

She wears many hats, so I have left the link to her profile below:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganpwilloughby In this series, we provided a comprehensive examination of the concept of ombuds and its history in various jurisdictions. Meg, a key contributor to the drafting of Resolution 500, revealed a detailed analysis of the recent adoption of the resolution by the ABA House of Delegates. The resolution strongly recommends 'the use of Early Dispute Resolution (EDR), which consists of non-adjudicative methods for resolving disputes in a cost-effective and timely manner. These methods include direct negotiation, ombuds and mediation.'In addition, we delved into the different types of ombuds, analysing the measurable differences in cost and time compared to litigation and other Appropriate Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes. Meg shed light on the role and independence of the ombuds in conflict resolution and the pros and cons associated with this approach. She also explored the scope of matters that can be resolved via ombuds, examining its role in #institutions, #organisations, #highereducation and #healthcare . We provided examples of when an #ombudsman or #ombudsperson can maintain #confidentiality , as well as situations when this may not apply or exceptions to this general rule. We also covered the qualifications required to become an ombuds and the future of Mass Advocacy of ADR.

Additionally, we discussed the potential for international legal research through podcasting, specifically in the realm of ADR-Ombuds.

In conclusion, Meg shared insights on how members of the public/individuals can join the American Bar Association (ABA) ombuds committee. Please subscribe to the EVA YouTube channel & listen to this episode on all podcast channels- #audible #apple #amazon #overcast #google #spotify #listennotes #playerfm #pocketcasts #anghami