Kathy Bryan

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Kathy Bryan | International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR Institute)

Editor: It’s been a wonderful experience for us to work with you. It’s always so much fun to work with people who are dedicated to a worthwhile cause. Bryan: Well, thank you. I know what you do is a labor of love as well, so it’s been wonderful to work with both you and...

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Kathy Bryan | International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR Institute)

Editor: Why has CPR introduced administered arbitration rules? Bryan: For over 30 years, top-flight global lawyers have used CPR’s non-administered rules to resolve commercial disputes. In response to users’ requests, CPR is now offering administered arbitration rules for...

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Kathy Bryan | International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR Institute)

Editor: What is the 21st Corporate ADR Century Pledge? Bryan: The 21st Century Corporate ADR Pledge is a systemic approach to dispute resolution. It’s the first of its kind. It is a company pledge to commit to a sustainable global approach to handling conflict management. It differs...

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Kathy Bryan

Editor: Are companies hiring more heads of litigation who play a role similar to your former role at Motorola? Bryan: Actually, it depends on the size of the company and the size of their litigation portfolio. I would say that companies are becoming very flat in terms of their reporting. You...

Kathy Bryan

Editor: How did CPR get started? Bryan: Our founder and a group of general counsel concluded that the cost of litigation was too high and created CPR to find better ways to manage conflict. More than 30 years later, CPR has become the destination for corporations and law firms who want to develop...