Integrating ADR in U.S. Bankruptcy: Opportunities and Challenges

This lecture provides an in-depth examination of bankruptcy laws and the integration of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Topics include the evolution of U.S. bankruptcy frameworks, types of proceedings, and statistical trends. Focus will be given to ADR’s mandate in bankruptcy, its efficiency in resolving disputes, and its pivotal role in Chapter 11 reorganizations and consumer bankruptcies like Chapters 7 and 13. The strengths, limitations, and essential skills for mediators will be...