2026 Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution Meeting
The Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution (GCDR) is a policy-making body appointed by the Georgia Supreme Court to oversee the development of court-connected Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) programs in Georgia. The Commission comprises judges, lawyers, and non-lawyer members who convene regularly to address issues pertinent to the advancement of ADR within the state's judiciary.
The GCDR's meetings typically include standing committee reports covering areas such as Budget and Personnel, Ethics, Training and Credentials, Outreach, and Domestic Violence Rules. Special committee reports, like those from the Judicially Hosted Settlement Conference Working Group, are also presented. Additionally, the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution (GODR) provides updates on strategic projects and upcoming conferences. For instance, the GODR reported on the ADR Institute and strategic projects during the December 10, 2025 meeting.
Meetings are open to the public and are typically held on Wednesdays from 2 to 4 pm in Room 1 at the State Bar of Georgia Conference Center, located at 104 Marietta St. NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Parking is free for Georgia Bar members. Upcoming 2026 meeting dates include February 25 (in-person), May 13 (virtual), August 19 (virtual), and December 9 (in-person).
The GCDR meetings are primarily intended for members of the legal community, including judges, attorneys, and ADR professionals, as well as individuals interested in the development and implementation of ADR programs in Georgia. Attending these meetings provides an opportunity to stay informed about ADR initiatives, participate in discussions on policy developments, and contribute to the evolution of dispute resolution practices within the state's judicial system.
Speakers(47)
Chief Judge Renata D. Turner
Trial Judge (Non-Superior)
Judge Carrie B. Markham
Trial Judge (Non-Superior)
Judge Jason B. Thompson
Trial Judge (Non-Superior)
Judge Pandora E. Palmer
Superior Court Judge
Judge Quinn Kasper
Georgia Bar Member
Judge Rebecca Crumrine Rieder
Georgia Bar Member
Judge Vic Reynolds
Superior Court Judge
Justice John J. Ellington
GA Supreme Court Justice
Mr. Adam Gleklen
The Gleklen Firm
Mr. Andres Bosque
Mr. Ben Luke
Chief Technology Officer at Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution
Mr. Bruce Shaw
Communications & Outreach Specialist at Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution
Mr. Danny Naggiar
Naggiar & Sarif, LLC
Mr. Danny Price
Berry College
Mr. Hal Gray
Georgia Bar Member
Mr. Rob Wilson
Mr. Steve Milner
Mr. TJ BeMent
10th JAD ADR Program
Mr. Todd Reigel
Ms. April Ross
Executive Director at Georgia Commission on Family Violence
Ms. Caitlin Livingston
Program Director at DeKalb County Dispute Resolution Center
Ms. Carole Griffith
Staff Attorney at Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution
Ms. Cynthia Clanton
Director at Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution
Ms. Emma Reigel
Ms. Jody Overcash
Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit ADR Program
Ms. Karlie Sahs
Deputy Director at Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution
Ms. Kathleen Sterne
Clayton Judicial Circuit ADR Program
Ms. Kizmet Lester
DeKalb County Dispute Resolution Center
Ms. Kristen Cushman
Atlantic Judicial Circuit ADR Program
Ms. Liesl Owen
Program Director at 6th Judicial Administrative District ADR Program
Ms. Melissa Heard
Justice Center of Atlanta
Ms. N. Staten Bitting, Jr., Esq.
Georgia Bar Member
Ms. Nicole Hull
Co-Chair, Committee on Training & Credentials
Ms. Peggy McCoy Wilson
Chair, Domestic Violence Rules Committee
Ms. Peggy Wilson
Non-Attorney
Ms. Raytheon (Raye) Rawls, Esq.
Trainer, UGA – J.W. Fanning Institute
Ms. Rebecca Lew
Cobb County Superior Court ADR Program
Ms. Rebecca McLellan
The Gleklen Firm
Ms. Rita Carroll
Court ADR Program Advisor at Carroll County ADR Program
Ms. Tracy Johnson
Executive Director at Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution
Ms. Valerie Lyle
Program Director at 9th Judicial Administrative District ADR Program
Ms. Vanessa Billings
Eastern Judicial Circuit ADR Program
Patrick T. O’Connor, Esq.
State Bar of Georgia Designee
Peggy Roth
Non-Attorney
Randall Weiland
Court ADR Program Director
Rep. Rob Leverett
Georgia General Assembly Member
Sr. Judge Jack Partain
Georgia Bar Member
Event Details
- Date
- February 25, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Newnan, United States
- State Bar of Georgia Conference Center
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, ADR practitioners, general public
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending
- Attendees
- Varies