"The ABCs of ADR" is a session scheduled for October 5, 2026, from 4:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET, at the Thomas M. Menino Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston, MA. This event is part of the 2026 Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Annual Meeting and is organized by Cozen O’Connor.
The session will feature a panel discussion covering a comprehensive range of dispute prevention and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) options. Topics include mediation, arbitration, cost structures, governing law, neutral selection, and specialty ADR forums. The panelists are Michael Schmidt, Co-Chair of Cozen O’Connor's Labor & Employment Department; Adrienne Bouleris, General Counsel at Harris Computer; Randy Lehner, Arbitrator and Mediator at Lehner Dispute Resolution, LLC; Duncan MacKay, Deputy General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer at Eversource Energy; and Eric Reicin, President and CEO of BBB National Programs.
As part of the ACC Annual Meeting, attendees will have opportunities to network with legal professionals, participate in various sessions, and explore the latest developments in corporate counsel. The event is sponsored by the ACC Litigation Network.
This session is ideal for in-house counsel, legal professionals, and corporate executives seeking to enhance their understanding of ADR processes and strategies for effective dispute resolution.
Speakers(5)
Adrienne Bouleris
General Counsel at Harris Computer
Adrienne Bouleris serves as General Counsel at Harris Computer, overseeing legal affairs for the company.
Duncan MacKay
Deputy General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer at Eversource Energy
Duncan MacKay holds the position of Deputy General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer at Eversource Energy, managing legal and compliance matters.
Eric Reicin
President and Chief Executive Officer at BBB National Programs
Eric Reicin is the President and CEO of BBB National Programs, leading initiatives to advance marketplace trust.
Michael C. Schmidt
Co-Chair, Labor & Employment Department at Cozen O'Connor
Michael C. Schmidt is Co-Chair of the Labor & Employment Department at Cozen O'Connor, specializing in employment litigation and labor law.
Randy Lehner
Arbitrator and Mediator at Lehner Dispute Resolution, LLC
Randy Lehner is an experienced Arbitrator and Mediator at Lehner Dispute Resolution, LLC, focusing on resolving disputes through alternative methods.
Event Details
- Date
- October 5, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Boston, United States
- Thomas M. Menino Convention and Exhibition Center (MCEC)
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- In-house counsel, legal professionals, corporate executives
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending
- Attendees
- Varies