32nd Annual OMA Fall Conference:
Navigating Conflict — Theory, Tools & Tips

November 9-10, 2018
University of Oregon | Eugene, OR

Thank you!

The 2018 Fall Conference was a huge success! Thank you to all of our presenters, sponsors, vendors, volunteers, and of course, participants who helped make this year great!

Feedback

We value your feedback! You can find workshop and conference evaluations forms here: Conference and Workshop Evaluations

Workshop Materials

You can find workshop materials and submitted presentations on googledrive here: Workshop Materials

Sponsors and Vendors

A special thanks to our sponsors and vendors! Our invaluable sponsors helps us to work to put on the best conference possible, as well as to provide scholarships and work to make the conference as accessible as possible. We sincerely appreciate the support!

Conference Sponsors:

• Amy Silverberg
• Donna Silverberg Consulting
• Gail McEwen

Saturday Luncheon Sponsor:

• Molly Keating

Friday Luncheon Sponsors:

• Beaverton Dispute Resolution Center
• Clackamas County Resolution Services
• Jamie M. Anderson
• Laurel Singer, National Policy Consensus Center
• Mary N. Miller, Consulting & Mediation
• Oregon Consensus
• Oregon State Bar ADR Section

Party Animals! (Reception Sponsors)

• Amy & Richard Herman
• Brian B. Egan, Clarity Mediation LLC
• Charles Wiggins
• Cheryl L. Jamison, J.D.
• Don Cole
• Donna Silverberg
• Lynn Steyaert
• Marie Rust
• Nancy Pionk
• Pete Johnson
• Sara H. Matarazzo, J.D., Mediation and Facilitation

Vendors

• Association for Conflict Resolution
• Community Dispute Resolution Centers of Oregon
• Conflict & Dispute Resolution (CRES) Master’s Program, University of Oregon School of Law
• Mediate.com
• MyPleadings
• PSU Conflict Resolution Program

Scholarship Donors

• Amy & Richard Herman
• Don Cole
• Gail McEwen
• Jamie Anderson
• Jane Parisi Mosher
• Jeff Stewart, in memory of Shannon Stewart
• Molly Keating
  

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Scholarships •   Schedule •  Workshop Descriptions •  Location and Logistics •  Vendor, Sponsor, and Auction Information

You’re invited to participate in the Oregon Mediation Association’s 32nd Annual Conference. This year’s conference offers a broad scope of relevant, professional-level conflict resolution presentations and workshops in different field-oriented tracks, as well as the opportunity to meet and engage with practitioners in the field.

Whether you are a mediator, attorney, social worker, human resources professional, student, educator, ADR practitioner, counselor, or someone who is interested in conflict management and resolution, you’ll find multiple interesting and useful activities that will enrich your knowledge and sense of community.

The 2018 OMA Conference will include:

• 45- 90- and 180-minute professional-level workshops in field- and topic- specific tracks
• Graduate research panel
• Keynote presentations
• Plenary luncheons
• Networking reception and happy hour
• Raffle baskets
• Silent Auction
• Continue Education Credits are being applied for with the Oregon Bar, HRCI, and NASW
• Student Scholarships
• Vendor and informational space
• Annual OMA membership meeting
• ….and more!

Note: This year the Fall Conference will take place in the second week of November. The Conference Committee and Board decided to move the conference from its traditional 1st week of November due to scheduling conflicts with a home football game.

 Registration and Fees

Registration is now open! You can register and pay online here.

If you have registration or payment questions, need enrollment assistance such as invoicing and payment by check, or other registration needs, please contact Jamie at jamie@ormediation.org.

Fees

Register by October 12th for the best rates. Conference fees include breakfast, luncheon, and on Friday the networking reception.

Scholarships

OMA will be offering scholarships for volunteer mediators, full-time undergrad and graduate students, and high school students. Full and partial scholarships are available, and we encourage all to apply. Deadline for first consideration is October 1. For more information and to apply, visit the Scholarship page.

Group Rates

Are you a CDR or organization sending multiple participants? Contact jamie@ORMediation.org for options, including invoicing.

Help Support the Conference

The conference, and OMA’s on-going work, would not be possible without our generous sponsors. There are lots of ways you can get involved! You can become a sponsor or vendor at a wide range of levels from from Keynote Sponsors at $3000, to the Friday Reception Sponsors (the “Party Animals”), at $100. You can donate an item large or small for the silent auction. You can also donate to the scholarship funds to help make the conference accessible to students, or  if you live in the Eugene area, you can host a conference participant.

Whichever way you choose to support OMA, you can help us reach our combined goal of raising $15,000 in support of mediation in Oregon. Your donation will help raise money for this worthwhile effort and promote your organization or business. And, as a 501(c)3 organization, your donation may be tax-deductible. Find out more about how you can support the conference here.

 Looking for information on the 2017 Conference?

You can access old schedules, event information, and presentation materials here.