"The Legislature, seizing any opportunity to stick it to the State Bar, decided that it was time to call for the certification of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) professionals, whether retired judges, lawyers, or nonlawyers, whether arbitrators, mediators, or both, and to regulate ADR providers."
"Effective January 1, 2025, new Business and Professions Code section 6173 required the State Bar to create a voluntary certification program for ADR firms, providers, and practitioners."
"But just how 'voluntary' is it really if the State Bar bestows 'certified' on compliant ADR practitioners? And how many retired judges and longtime ADR practitioners will be willing to go through the certification process, even if less of a hassle?"
California's Legislature has enacted a law requiring certification for alternative dispute resolution (ADR) professionals, including retired judges and lawyers, effective January 1, 2025. This decision follows the fallout from the Tom Girardi scandal, where retired judges were found to have close ties with Girardi. The law aims to promote ethical standards in ADR services. However, questions arise about the voluntary nature of the certification and the willingness of existing practitioners to comply with the new requirements.
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