contents March 2025 • Vol. 96 • No. 3 PLUS 44 Professional Responsibility Commission Annual Report 52 Professional Responsibility Tribunal Annual Report 55 Oklahoma Chief Justice Colloquium on Civility and Ethics 57 OBA Day at the Capitol THEME: Alternative Dispute Resolution Editor: Evan A. Taylor FEATURES 6 Arbitration When You Least Expect It By Michael W. Johnston 10 The Case for Family Law Arbitration in Oklahoma By Edward G. Lindsey 16 Mindful Dispute Resolution: Enhancing Alternative Dispute Resolution Through Mindfulness and Restorative Justice Techniques By Zana L. Williams and Kathryn R. Wilson 22 Effectively Mediating Construction Disputes By Marvin Laws 32 Resolving Disputes That Arise in Family Law Matters: Looking at Alternatives From a Judicial Perspective By Judge Jequita H. Napoli 36 Oklahoma’s Agriculture Mediation Program: Specialized Statewide Farmer and Rancher Assistance By Mike Mayberry 40 Early Settlement Mediation: Making Oklahoma a More Peaceful State By Phil Johnson DEPARTMENTS 4 From the President 58 From the Executive Director 60 Law Practice Tips 64 Oklahoma Bar Foundation News 66 For Your Information 68 Bench & Bar Briefs 70 In Memoriam 73 Editorial Calendar 80 The Back Page PAGE 55 – Chief Justice Colloquium on Civility and Ethics
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