named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Africa Arbitration Day – New York (AAD-NY)
Annual conference and student moot competition focused on Africa-related international commercial arbitration, including CLE panels, networking, and training for law students and practitioners.
CPR Non-Administered Arbitration Rules
Updated rule sets providing flexible, institution-backed arbitration procedures for domestic and international commercial disputes, featuring early disposition, joinder, and modern technology provisions.
CPR Panel of Distinguished Neutrals
A curated panel of experienced arbitrators, mediators, and dispute resolution specialists across over 30 specialty areas who serve on cases administered through CPR Dispute Resolution Services.
CPR Pledge Programs
Initiatives including the original CPR Pledge, 21st Century Corporate ADR Pledge, and Dispute Prevention Pledge that encourage organizations to adopt ADR and proactive conflict management practices.
Y-ADR Interview Series
Interview series featuring in-house and outside counsel discussing dispute resolution strategies, aimed at educating emerging professionals in the field.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Alternative Dispute Resolution Standards & Accreditation 4 activities
- Advancing advocacy for alternative dispute resolution adoptionPromotes the use of ADR through pledges such as the CPR Pledge, Dispute Prevention Pledge for Business Relationships, and the 21st Century Corporate ADR Pledge, which encourage organizations to consider ADR before litigation. Engages in public education via blogs ('CPR Speaks'), YouTube discussions, co-authored articles, and participation in cross-border forums on emerging sectors like AI and digital innovation.
- Building professional capacity in dispute prevention and resolutionFacilitates collaboration among companies, legal professionals, and academics to develop best practices, tools, and publications through committee work, training, and events. Offers CLE-accredited programming, AI and mediator training, regional meetings, and international initiatives like the Africa Arbitration Day–New York and webinar series to expand expertise in ADR.
- Developing and publishing dispute resolution guidelines and rulesCreates and issues authoritative resources such as non-administered arbitration rule sets and the Guidelines for Arbitrator Disclosure to advance standards in alternative dispute resolution (ADR). These publications provide frameworks for ethical conduct, procedural clarity, and effective case management.
- Maintaining a Panel of Distinguished NeutralsOperates a panel of experienced ADR professionals across more than 30 specialty areas who serve as mediators, arbitrators, and dispute prevention specialists. The panel supports CPR’s dispute resolution services and contributes thought leadership to promote best practices in the field.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Delivering specialized training on AI in dispute resolutionHosts training programs for arbitrators and other neutrals on the responsible use of artificial intelligence in ADR, including hands-on experience with tools like Microsoft Copilot, ethical risk assessment, and future trends. Offerings include standalone sessions and integrated components of annual and regional meetings.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Organizing annual and regional meetings for ADR stakeholdersConvenes corporate, law firm, academic, and neutral professionals at its annual meeting featuring speakers from major corporations such as Microsoft, Amgen, General Motors, and Pfizer. Also hosts regional gatherings including a free Atlanta meeting on dispute boards and the Africa Arbitration Day–New York event, both in-person and via webinar series.
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Professional Ethics & Dispute Resolution 1 activity
- Providing arbitration, mediation, and dispute resolution servicesOffers comprehensive dispute management services including case filing, arbitrator/mediator selection, rules and protocols, custom appointing services, and implementation support through model clauses and training. Updated non-administered arbitration rules include modernized procedures, technology integration, confidentiality provisions, and a new early-disposition process with a 60-day decision timeframe.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Supporting access to ADR programs through financial accommodationsProvides fee waivers or discounted pricing for attorneys experiencing financial hardship and for public-sector legal professionals participating in CPR programs, increasing accessibility to dispute resolution resources.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.72M
Contributions & grants$1.15M42%
Program service revenue$1.63M60%
Investment income$30K1%
Other revenue$-88K
expenses
Total expenses$3.21M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$1.77M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.03M
Cash$1.20M
Investments$12K
Liabilities$3.03M
Net assets$1000K
Liquid reserves4.5 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -13.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERENA LEE | PRESIDENT & CEO (START 04/24) | 40 | $240K |
| HELENA TAVARES ERICKSON | SR. VP OF THE CPR INSTITUTE | 40 | $232K |
| ELLEN WALDMAN | VP, ADVOCACY & EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH | 40 | $166K |
| LILI N SCHROPPE | DIR. MARKETING & MEMBERSHIP | 40 | $154K |
| MIA LEVI-PAULENOFF | VP, DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES | 40 | $137K |
board members · 20
- ANDREW FINN — BOARD MEMBER (START 05/25)
- ANK SANTENS — BOARD MEMBER
- BRUCE BYRD — BOARD MEMBER
- CRAIG GLIDDEN — BOARD MEMBER
- DUSTIN GUZIOR — BOARD MEMBER
- GREGORY GALLOPOULOS — CHAIR, BAF: TREASURER
- JEFFREY KAPLAN — BOARD MEMBER
- JONATHAN PALMER — BOARD MEMBER
- LAURA ROBERTSON — CHAIR OF BOARD
- LOREN BROWN — VICE CHAIR OF BOARD, NOM
- MARY BETH CANTRELL — BOARD MEMBER
- MAURICE KUITEMS — BOARD MEMBER
- MONICA MENDONCA COSTA — BOARD MEMBER
- NANCY DOWLING — BOARD MEMBER
- NICHOLAS BARNABY — BOARD MEMBER (START 02/25)
- PAMELA BOOKMAN — BOARD MEMBER (END 05/25)
- RAFAEL FRANCICSO ALVES — BOARD MEMBER
- REGINALD SMITH — BOARD MEMBER (START 10/24)
- RICHARD NAIMARK — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERT WISNER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 45
Who they work with
- AEGIS Partner — Corporate speaker participant in CPR Institute's Annual Meeting.
- Abu Dhabi National Energy Company Partner — Interviewed Vivek Gambhir, General Counsel, as part of the Y-ADR interview series.
- American P&I Club Partner — Interviewed Müge Anber-Kontakis, VP & Counsel, as part of the Y-ADR interview series.
- Amgen Partner — Corporate speaker participant in CPR Institute's Annual Meeting.
- Bayer Partner — Corporate speaker participant in CPR Institute's Annual Meeting.
- Business Law Today Partner — Publication of the American Bar Association where CPR leaders contribute insights on dispute resolution processes.
- COFCO International Partner — Interviewed Patrycja Kolwas, Senior Disputes Counsel, as part of the Y-ADR interview series.
- CPR Dispute Resolution Services Partner — Collaborates to provide arbitration, mediation, and other dispute resolution services.
- CPR Dispute Resolution Services LLC Partner — Subsidiary organization that delivers dispute management services using tools and resources developed by the CPR Institute.
- Caroline Hillier Partner — Contributing author who writes posts for CPR Speaks on arbitration law developments, Supreme Court decisions, and ADR practices.
- Chevron Partner — Interviewed Aaron Rofkhar, Senior Legal Counsel, as part of the Y-ADR interview series.
- ConocoPhillips Partner — Corporate speaker participant in CPR Institute's Annual Meeting.
- ConocoPhillips Partner — Interviewed Dagfinn Nygaard, Deputy General Counsel, as part of the Y-ADR interview series.
- Danone Partner — Corporate speaker participant in CPR Institute's Annual Meeting.
- Debevoise & Plimpton LLP Partner — Host venue for the 2026 CPR AAD-NY Conference and Moot competition.
- Eversource Energy Partner — Corporate speaker participant in CPR Institute's Annual Meeting.
- Fluor Corporation Partner — Interviewed Fritha Wheeler-Ozanne, Senior Counsel, as part of the Y-ADR interview series.
- Forbes Partner — Features contributions from affiliated experts on dispute prevention and contractual civility.
- Forbes Partner — Media outlet featuring contributions from CPR-affiliated thought leaders on dispute prevention.
- General Motors Partner — Corporate speaker participant in CPR Institute's Annual Meeting.
- Intellectual Property Office of Singapore Partner — Co-organized an event on dispute resolution for AI and tech disputes during Singapore Convention Week.
- JAMS Partner — Co-organized an event on dispute resolution for AI and tech disputes during Singapore Convention Week.
- Jack Levin Partner — Veteran NYC arbitrator and mediator who participates in a multi-part discussion series with CPR on party autonomy and ADR improvements.
- Law360 Partner — Co-publishes articles on dispute prevention and conflict resolution.
- Law360 Partner — Media outlet that has published content about CPR Institute's initiatives and guidelines.
- Lawyer Monthly Partner — Hosts articles by CPR-affiliated neutrals on alternative dispute resolution.
- Lawyer Monthly Partner — Legal publication that has featured CPR Panel members discussing alternative dispute resolution practices.
- LyondellBasell Partner — Corporate speaker participant in CPR Institute's Annual Meeting.
- MP Materials Partner — Interviewed Clynton Namuo, Compliance Counsel, as part of the Y-ADR interview series.
- Microsoft Partner — Collaborates with Microsoft to provide hands-on training on Microsoft Copilot during CPR events.
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collaborative Innovation in Dispute Resolutionmethodology: collaborative_thought_leadershipBy convening corporate, legal, and academic experts in structured collaboration, the organization develops practical tools and best practices because collective expertise from diverse stakeholders produces more effective and widely adoptable dispute resolution solutions.
- Hybrid and Flexible Dispute Resolution Modelsmethodology: hybrid-dispute-resolutionBy promoting hybrid processes and comparative analysis of forums, the organization enhances resolution effectiveness because flexibility in procedure—balancing speed, confidentiality, and expertise—allows tailored responses to complex disputes, especially in cross-border or technical contexts.
- Proactive Dispute Prevention Over Litigationmethodology: dispute_preventionBy implementing early intervention strategies and systemic conflict management, the organization prevents disputes from escalating into litigation because addressing tensions before formalization reduces adversarial dynamics and preserves business relationships.
- User-Driven Rule Development for Practical ADR Systemsmethodology: user-driven_rule_developmentBy involving end users—such as in-house counsel and arbitrators—in the creation of dispute resolution rules, the organization ensures adoption and effectiveness because rules shaped by real-world practitioners are more likely to address actual needs and operational challenges.