We are pleased to announce that Leslie A. Berkoff a Partner and Chair of the Dispute Resolution practice group, has been appointed by the American Bar Association to serve as Chair of the Dispute Resolution Committee of the Business Law Section.

The mission of the Dispute Resolution Committee is to aid business lawyers in understanding and using alternative dispute resolution processes. The goals of the Committee are to focus on education for Section members; to encourage interaction between corporate legal departments and private law firms in the development of dispute resolution options relevant to the business needs of clients; and to foster continuing liaison and collaborative efforts with other Sections and other committees within the Business Law Section