Iowa Bar Approves Mandatory Mediation
December 8, Des Moines The Board of Governors of the Iowa State Bar Association adopted the recommendations of the Task Force for the Delivery of Enhanced Legal Services throughout Iowa which includes the following language:
"The Committee recommends mandating mediation for all family law matters involving children....." Read the entire Report here.
Family Mediation Conference, Des Moines -- November 13
Overn 80 Iowa district court judges, associate judges, magistrates, court administrators, family lawyers and family mediators met to address a common effort to establish statewide mediation programs in family law matters. The following awards were conferred:
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Annie Tucker, Director of Mediation Services of Eastern Iowa presents Sixth District Court Senior Judge Thomas an award reading:
Judge William L. Thomas
In recognition of your leadership, with brilliance and good humor, in expanding the commitment to mediation in Iowa Courts.
Mediation Services of Eastern Iowa, November 13, 2009
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Scarlett Lunning, left, former President of the Iowa Association of Mediators presents former IAM President and Conference Chair, Lois Crane an award reading:
Lois Crane, the Johnnie Appleseed of Mediation
In recognition of your leadership, with diplomacy, the 'magic of mediation' and good humor, in expanding the use of mediation throughout Iowa
Iowa Association of Mediators, November 13, 2009
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