Synchronous 40 hour basic mediation training at your own pace, built for lawyers, students, instructors, and organizations with program accountability.
Live, supervised role-play is the core — not an add-on. You don't just watch lectures. You take the mediator's chair in a live cohort, get scored against the WBGR seven-point score sheet, and have a practicing court mediator review your work and write back what to sharpen. Those supervised live practice hours are the one thing the strongest live-online and university programs sell that a self-paced site can't fake.
Secure student login, live-session curriculum pacing, unit and module slide decks, quiz tracking, content library, and payment status in one Netlify-ready portal.
Trained for the nation. The 40-hour facilitative mediation skillset taught here is the recognized national foundation and travels with you to any state. We build that foundation to Maryland Rule 17 depth — the most rigorous standard we know — while mediator-eligibility rules vary by state and remain yours to confirm where you intend to practice.
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Who Trains You
Trained by mediators who do this work inside the courts — not just teach it.
Both founders are practicing mediators and active mediation trainers. You learn the 40-hour facilitative skillset from people who mediate real cases every week and who are trusted by the court system to train the next generation of lawyers and mediators — the same "learn it from someone who actually does it" promise national programs advertise, except here it is real and verifiable.
Maryland District Court
Lead Mediator, Day of Trial ADR Program
Our lead founder, Dr. Lionel Green, J.D., has been elevated to a Lead Mediator role within the Maryland District Court Day of Trial ADR Program, where he helps train new lawyers and mediators entering the program — the same court-connected system graduates apprentice into.
Georgetown
Mentor, Conflict Transformation Lab
Dr. Green serves as a mentor with the Georgetown Conflict Transformation Lab ADR Program, guiding students and lawyers preparing to mediate — an academic-to-practice bridge most basic-training programs cannot offer.
Washington, D.C.
Practicing Mediator, D.C. Superior Court
He is a practicing mediator in the Washington, D.C. Superior Court system, with a caseload spanning family, landlord-tenant, contract, construction, and small- and large-claims disputes. The instruction reflects live practice, not theory.
Co-founder Dr. Leslie A. Green is a trained facilitative mediator who mentors and prepares aspiring mediators in active listening, de-escalation, and collaborative problem-solving. Full biographies appear in About Us below.
About Us
Created by leaders bridging law, ministry, sports, entertainment, and community conflict resolution.
Founder profiles and photos can be updated through the admin back office.
At WBGR ADR Institute, our mission is to empower and equip the next generation of peacemakers, problem-solvers, and community leaders through world-class Alternative Dispute Resolution training grounded in integrity, leadership, service, and transformation.
We are committed to creating a pathway for attorneys, retired military personnel, government professionals, ministry leaders, educators, and community advocates to turn their life experience, wisdom, and leadership into meaningful impact through mediation, conflict resolution, and restorative communication.
Our mission is bigger than training mediators — we are building leaders who heal communities, restore relationships, resolve conflict, and create opportunities for peace where division once existed. Through professional mediation education, facilitative framework training, mentorship, and practical real-world application, we prepare individuals to become trusted voices in families, workplaces, courts, businesses, faith communities, sports, entertainment, and government spaces.
We believe that your experience matters. Whether you have served in the courtroom, the military, public service, the church, or your local community, your voice, leadership, and life journey can become a powerful force for change.
At WBGR ADR Institute, we are passionate about helping individuals create a second career, an additional stream of income, or a lifelong mission of service — while making a lasting difference in the lives of others.
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Curriculum Logic
Students move through the program by module completion and assessment readiness.
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Attend live session
Each module has a synchronous class block with attendance and instructor pacing.
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Review module slides
Every unit header and module topic has a separate slide set with talking points.
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Pass each quiz
Quiz attempts are recorded per student account. A score of 70% or higher is required to pass each module, unit, and final quiz.
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Unlock next step
Advancing through the units and earning the certificate requires passing every module quiz, unit quiz, and the final test with a score of at least 70%.
Built Into the Platform
The part a self-paced site can't fake: supervised live role-play — plus two things you can't see from the outside.
A video library and a quiz are easy to copy. What they cannot fake is a live cohort with a practicing mediator in the room — and that is the core of this program. Two more genuine differentiators back it up: the course is built to be accessible to every student, and the credential you earn is independently verifiable by anyone who needs to trust it. Here is what all three mean in practice.
Live, supervised practice
Supervised live role-play hours — the layer a self-paced site can't fake
The strongest live-online and university programs sell one thing a recorded course never can: time in the mediator's chair with a real mediator watching. That is built into this program, not bolted on. You run live role-plays against parties who hold their own private interests, end the session with a score against the WBGR seven-point score sheet, and a practicing court mediator reviews the result and writes back what to work on next — saved to your record so your progress is documented, not just felt.
Live cohort role-plays and synchronous sessions with instructor pacing and a shared discussion box
Every role-play scored on the seven-point WBGR score sheet, with written instructor feedback marked Pass or Needs work
Mock-mediation recordings reviewed and graded by a practicing court mediator — not auto-scored and forgotten
Accessible by design
Every lecture is built for every student
Accessibility here is built in, not bolted on. Each lecture video ships with synchronized closed captions, a full text transcript you can read or search alongside the slides, and a keyboard- and screen-reader-friendly player — so the course works whether you learn by watching, reading, or listening, and whether or not you use assistive technology.
Captions and transcripts on every module and unit lecture
Designed against ADA Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA — a bar most private and university programs quietly miss
Skip-to-content navigation and clear focus states throughout the portal
Verifiable credential
A certificate a third party can actually confirm
When you finish, your Certificate of Completion carries a unique certificate ID. An employer, court ADR program, or registrar can confirm it is authentic against the Institute's official records in seconds — no login, no phone call, no waiting on the office. A credential that can be checked is worth more than one that just looks official.
Every certificate issued with its own ID, for example WBGR-1A2B-3C4D-5E6F
Public lookup — anyone you hand the certificate to can verify it themselves
A certificate that can't be verified here shouldn't be relied upon
Common Questions
Straight answers before you enroll.
The honest details on what this training is, what it qualifies you for, and what comes next.
Does completing this course make me a certified or court-approved mediator?
No. Completing the WBGR ADR Institute course satisfies the 40-hour basic-training prerequisite — and that prerequisite only. It does not, by itself, make you a certified, licensed, or court-approved mediator. After you finish, you apply through MACRO (the Maryland Judiciary's Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office) and the courts, then complete the supervised observation, apprenticeship, and co-mediation experience that actually qualifies you to mediate on a court roster.
So what do I receive when I finish?
You receive a certificate of completion documenting that you completed 40 hours of basic facilitative mediation training under Maryland Rule 17. That certificate is the credential you present when you apply through MACRO and the district and community programs for the supervised experience described above.
I'm not in Maryland — can I still take this training?
Yes. The 40-hour facilitative mediation skillset is the recognized national foundation for the field, and the training is broadly applicable wherever you intend to practice. We teach it to Maryland Rule 17 depth because that is one of the most rigorous standards in the country, so you graduate well-prepared rather than narrowly prepared. What differs is eligibility: each state (and many courts and programs) sets its own rules for who may serve as a mediator, and confirming your own jurisdiction's requirements is yours to do. Use our certificate of completion as the 40-hour basic-training credential, then apply through the program that governs where you live.
What are the next steps after the course?
Apply through MACRO and your circuit court's ADR program, then log the required observation and co-mediation hours under an experienced mediator. Community mediation centers are usually the fastest place to begin building those hours. The Institute's lays out the complete pathway.
Slide Library
Separate slide decks for all 4 unit headers and all 12 module topics.
Instructors recording the course can download branded PDF video lecture production guides with slide-by-slide speaking points.
Choose your training, review the price, sign up, and pay your tuition by Cash App, Zelle, or PayPal.
Send your tuition to one of the payment handles below, then an admin confirms your payment and activates your enrollment.
How To Pay Your Tuition
Credit / Debit Card: Choose "Credit / Debit Card" above to pay now through our secure checkout — your enrollment confirms automatically.
Cash App: $WBGRADR
Zelle: 202-299-8435 or payments@wbgradrinstitute.org
PayPal: info@wbgrlaw.com
Required note (manual methods): Student full name + ADR Training
After signing up, students with a chosen password can sign in to their portal right away; students who leave it blank receive a welcome sign-in email instead.
WBGR ADR Podcast
Video podcast library for mediation conversations, guest training, and student review.
Admins can add MP4 podcast episodes inside the portal. Students can view available episodes as part of the training resource library.
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MP4 Episodes
Upload or link video podcast episodes for students.
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Guest Talks
Feature mediators, attorneys, educators, and community leaders.
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Student Review
Use episodes for reflection prompts and class discussion.
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Admin Library
Control title, description, visibility, and video source.
WBGR ADR Soundtrack
Learn the language of mediation by ear — a song for every term.
Where mediation finds it's rhythm. A first-of-its-kind auditory study tool: each word in the Glossary of Mediation Terms can carry its own short song, with a welcome video to introduce the section. An optional resource for paid students and alumni who learn best by listening. Sign in to open the library.
Created by Dr. Leslie A. Green as a first-of-its-kind learning tool for mediation.
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A Song Per Term
Every glossary word can have its own clickable MP3 song.
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Welcome Video
One MP4 video introduces the auditory library.
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Search The Words
Type a term to jump straight to its song.
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Alumni Resource
Available to paid students and alumni inside the portal.
Student Testimonials
Hear from students, professionals, and community leaders who trained with WBGR ADR Institute.
Testimonials can be added, hidden, or updated through the admin portal.
Tuition And Payments
Pay tuition by Cash App, Zelle, or PayPal. An admin confirms your payment and activates your enrollment.
Send your tuition to one of the handles below and include your full name and "ADR Training" in the payment note. An admin verifies it and marks the invoice paid.
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Cash App
Send tuition to $WBGRADR.
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Zelle
Send to 202-299-8435 or payments@wbgradrinstitute.org.
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PayPal
Send PayPal tuition payment to info@wbgrlaw.com.
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Admin Review
WBGR ADR confirms receipt and updates student payment status.
Contact
Connect with WBGR ADR Institute.
For enrollment, payment questions, class information, or partnership inquiries, email wbgradr@wbgradrinstitute.org.
Mock Mediations
Course requirement: Each student must complete at least two (2) mock mediations as the mediator and upload both recordings to the Professor Portal for review before finishing the course.
Instructions:
Download one of the hypothetical scenarios below.
You will act as the mediator.
Select two participants (classmates, friends, or family) to act as parties.
Schedule a Zoom session and conduct the mediation.
Record the session.
Upload your recording to the Professor Portal for review.
Repeat the process so you complete at least two mediations as the mediator, uploading each one for your professor's review before completing the course.
When you have finished a session as the mediator, submit it here. Share a cloud recording link (Zoom, Google Drive, or YouTube — set to "anyone with the link"), upload a short recording file, or both. Your professor reviews each submission against the score sheet, and two passed reviews are required to finish the course.
Your Submissions
Enter your email above and submit, or your reviewed sessions will appear here.
Want to rehearse before you record? Try the new — practice as the mediator against AI-played parties and get an instant, rubric-scored report against this same score sheet, any time of day.
AI Practice Studio
Take the mediator's chair in a realistic role-play. The parties are played by AI and hold their own private interests — surface them the way a real mediator would. When you're ready, get an instant report scored against the WBGR ADR seven-point score sheet, with coaching on what to work on next. Practice as many times as you like; your attempts and your progress are saved.
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Pick a scenario above to begin. Your email lets us save the session and show your progress.
Mediation in progress
Your practice history
Enter your email above; your scored practice sessions and your progress will appear here.
Instructor review — cohort practice
AI-scored practice sessions across students. Endorse the AI grade or flag it for follow-up; your note is saved to the student's record.
Resources
We want to see you succeed in this arena, here are some additional resources to help you WIN!!
Court & Certification References
Official rules and state requirements for court mediator certification.
View the source slide decks for Unit 1 and its modules.
Unit 2 Source Slides
View the source slide decks for Unit 2 and its modules.
Unit 3 Source Slides
View the source slide decks for Unit 3 and its modules.
Unit 4 Source Slides
View the source slide decks for Unit 4 and its modules.
Sports & Entertainment — Module 1 Source Slides
View the source slide deck for Sports & Entertainment Module 1: Industry Conflict Landscape.
Sports & Entertainment — Module 2 Source Slides
View the source slide deck for Sports & Entertainment Module 2: Contracts, Deal Points and Expectations.
Sports & Entertainment — Module 3 Source Slides
View the source slide deck for Sports & Entertainment Module 3: Brand, NIL and Public Identity.
Sports & Entertainment — Module 4 Source Slides
View the source slide deck for Sports & Entertainment Module 4: Team, Talent and Workplace Dynamics.
Sports & Entertainment — Module 5 Source Slides
View the source slide deck for Sports & Entertainment Module 5: Confidentiality, Media and Crisis Sensitivity.
Sports & Entertainment — Module 6 Source Slides
View the source slide deck for Sports & Entertainment Module 6: Settlement Design and Relationship Repair.
Sports & Entertainment — Module 7 Source Slides
View the source slide deck for Sports & Entertainment Module 7: Med-Arb and Maryland Rule 17.
How This Training Is Recognized in Your State
The 40-hour facilitative mediation skillset taught here is the recognized national foundation for the field, and the certificate of completion travels with you to any state. What that certificate buys you, though, depends on which of two separate questions you are asking — and the answer to each is set by your own state, not by the Institute.
Question 1
Becoming an eligible or court-rostered mediator
The United States does not generally license mediators. Instead, courts and programs maintain rosters or certification programs, and a basic mediation training course — commonly in the 20-to-40-hour range — is a typical prerequisite. Your certificate documents that foundational training. Eligibility, supervised-experience, and roster rules then vary by state, court, and program, and confirming them where you intend to practice is yours to do.
Continuing legal education is administered separately by each jurisdiction. The certificate records the instructional hours you completed, but CLE credit is rarely automatic: in most states the course or the attorney must apply to the state's CLE authority for accreditation. A handful of states have no mandatory CLE at all. Use the per-state note below as a starting point and confirm with the authority linked there.
has successfully completed the required 40-Hour Basic Mediation Training under the Facilitative Framework, in accordance with Maryland Rule 17.
Facilitative Mediation Training Program
Date of Completion:
Dr. Lionel Green, J.D.__________________________ Dr. Lionel Green, J.D. Founder
Dr. Leslie A. Green__________________________ Dr. Leslie A. Green Co-Founder
Certificate ID:
Verify the authenticity of this certificate at www.wbgradrinstitute.org — open “Verify Certificate” and enter the ID above.
🔒 The Certificate of Completion is locked until the course is complete. Log in and finish every unit's modules and quizzes and the final test in the Class Room to unlock it.
Verify a Certificate
Employers, courts, and registrars can confirm that a WBGR ADR Institute Certificate of Completion is authentic. Enter the Certificate ID printed on the certificate — for example, WBGR-1A2B-3C4D-5E6F — to check it against the Institute's official records.
The Institute issues a unique certificate ID with every Certificate of Completion. A certificate that cannot be verified here should not be relied upon.
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Congratulations — You Did It!
You have completed the WBGR ADR Institute 40-Hour Basic Facilitative Mediation Training. You trained here — now go practice and lead everywhere. Below are your next steps to start mediating in your area.
Your Next Steps: Post-Certification Mediation Pathways
Continue your journey, gain experience, and get selected. The destinations below are where you turn your certificate into real cases — building observation hours, co-mediating under a mentor, and earning a place on a court or community roster across the DMV region. Each one lists the step it provides and how to apply or get in touch.
Court-connected ADR rosters
The formal route to mediating real disputes. Designation usually requires your 40-hour certificate, a number of observation and co-mediation hours, and approval onto the court's roster.
The Maryland Judiciary's Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office (MACRO) administers the statewide standards and the centralized Title 17 application for practitioners seeking designation to serve in the circuit and orphans' courts. Start here to understand the qualifications and to apply for the court roster.
Free mediation and settlement conferences for civil and landlord-tenant cases in District Court locations statewide — both before the trial date and on the day of trial. It is one of the best places to observe live sessions and build co-mediation hours close to home.
Maryland Circuit Court Family & Civil ADR Programs
Apprenticeship · co-mediation on custody, divorce & civil cases
Each circuit court maintains its own ADR roster for family (custody, divorce) and civil disputes, coordinated through MACRO's standards. Higher-stakes cases that reward an apprenticeship under an experienced mediator before you take the lead.
The District of Columbia's court-connected program resolves civil, small-claims, and family matters through mediation. It recruits and trains volunteer mediators and offers a structured path of observation and co-mediation before solo cases. Apply through the division's volunteer page.
The fastest place to begin. Most centers welcome newly certified mediators, pair you with a mentor for apprenticeship and co-mediation, and the hours you log here count toward the court rosters above. Start with the statewide network, then reach the center nearest you.
The hub for Maryland's community mediation centers. Use its directory to find the center nearest you, then request to train and volunteer. This is the single best starting point for finding an apprenticeship and ongoing mentorship.
Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County (CRCMC)
Montgomery County · free mediation & case experience
Free mediation services for anyone who lives, works, studies, or volunteers in Montgomery County, with structured observation and co-mediation for new volunteers.
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Registration details — your first and last name, email address, phone number, the training program you select, your chosen payment method, and, where you claim the military discount, your confirmation that you hold a DD 214.
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Mock-mediation submissions — recordings you upload or link, the names of the practice parties you enter, and the notes and grades exchanged with your reviewer.
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We may update this Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted here with a new effective date.
Contact
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Refund Policy
Effective date: June 7, 2026
WBGR ADR Institute wants you to enroll with confidence. This policy explains when tuition for the 40-Hour Basic Facilitative Mediation Training (and Sports & Entertainment modules) is refundable. It applies to all payment methods. Tuition is paid by Cash App, Zelle, or PayPal, and approved refunds are confirmed and returned manually by the Institute.
Before your cohort or course access begins
Full refund if you request cancellation in writing at least 7 days before your cohort start date (for live cohorts) or before your portal course access is activated (for self-paced enrollment).
Within 7 days of the start, and before you have accessed course materials, you may cancel for a refund of tuition less a $95 administrative fee.
After course access or the cohort begins
Once you have accessed the curriculum slides, lecture videos, or other course materials, tuition is non-refundable, because the digital course content has been delivered.
No refund is available after a certificate of completion has been issued, or after you have submitted a mock mediation for review.
How to request a refund
Email payments@wbgradrinstitute.org (or call 202-299-8435) with your full name, the email used at registration, and your reason for the request. For Cash App, Zelle, and PayPal, approved refunds are returned using the same method where possible, normally within 14 business days of approval; because those payments are confirmed manually, please allow time for the Institute to verify the original payment.
Discounts, transfers, and exceptions
The military/DD 214 discount and other promotional pricing are applied to tuition before any refund is calculated; refunds never exceed the amount actually paid.
If you cannot continue, you may ask to transfer your enrollment to a later cohort once, at no charge, instead of cancelling.
If the Institute cancels a cohort or is unable to deliver the training you paid for, you are entitled to a full refund or a transfer, at your choice.
Fees charged by an outside payment provider are outside the Institute's control and are not part of a refund.
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Terms of Service
Effective date: June 7, 2026
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of the WBGR ADR Institute website and training portal and your enrollment in its programs. By registering, paying tuition, or using the portal, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the site.
The training
WBGR ADR Institute provides a 40-Hour Basic Facilitative Mediation Training and related modules, aligned with the facilitative framework and Maryland Rule 17 awareness. Completing the training and receiving a certificate confirms that you finished the Institute's program. It is not a license to practice law or a guarantee of court roster placement, certification by any government body, employment, or any particular outcome. Requirements to serve as a mediator vary by jurisdiction and are your responsibility to confirm.
Enrollment and accounts
You must be at least 18 years old and provide accurate registration information.
You are responsible for keeping your portal login confidential and for activity under your account.
Accounts and certificates are personal to you and may not be shared, sold, or transferred.
Tuition and payment
Tuition is stated at registration (the standard Basic Training tuition is $995, with separate pricing for the military/DD 214 discount and Sports & Entertainment modules). A limited founding-cohort rate may be offered to our first cohorts; the price shown at registration is the price that applies. You may pay by Cash App, Zelle, or PayPal, which the Institute confirms manually. Access to course materials may depend on confirmed payment. Refunds and cancellations are governed by our .
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Use the portal only for your own training and lawful purposes.
Do not copy, record, redistribute, or publicly post the curriculum slides, lecture videos, quizzes, or other course materials without written permission.
Do not attempt to disrupt, reverse engineer, or gain unauthorized access to the portal or other users' accounts.
For mock mediations, obtain the consent of everyone recorded, use the practice scenarios only for training, and do not upload unlawful or infringing content.
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The course materials, slide decks, videos, quizzes, role-play scenarios, branding, and site content are owned by WBGR ADR Institute or its licensors and are protected by law. You receive a limited, personal, non-transferable license to use them for your own training while enrolled.
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You keep ownership of recordings and materials you submit. By submitting them, you grant the Institute a limited license to store, display, and review that content for the purpose of grading your mock mediations and administering your enrollment.
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The site and training are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, to the fullest extent permitted by law. The Institute is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, and its total liability relating to the training will not exceed the tuition you paid for the program at issue. Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot be limited under applicable law.
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These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Maryland, without regard to its conflict-of-laws rules. Disputes will be handled in the courts located in Maryland, unless the parties agree to resolve the matter through mediation or arbitration first.
Changes and contact
We may update these Terms from time to time; material changes will be posted here with a new effective date, and continued use means you accept them. Questions: wbgradr@wbgradrinstitute.org or 202-299-8435.
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Code of Conduct for Mediators
Adopted and effective: June 6, 2026 · Version 2026-06-06
The WBGR ADR Institute has formally adopted this Code of Conduct for every student, graduate, and instructor of its mediation training. It is aligned to and adapted from the 2005 Model Standards of Conduct for Mediators, prepared by the American Arbitration Association (AAA), the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Dispute Resolution, and the Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR). Those Model Standards are the recognized ethical framework for the practice of mediation in the United States, and the nine standards below restate their duties as commitments each member of the WBGR ADR community agrees to uphold.
This Code is an ethical commitment, not a substitute for the rules of any court, agency, or jurisdiction in which you may serve. Where a court order, statute, or local rule imposes a stricter or different requirement, that requirement governs.
Standard I — Self-Determination
A mediator shall conduct a mediation based on the principle of party self-determination. Self-determination is the act of coming to a voluntary, uncoerced decision in which each party makes free and informed choices as to process and outcome. I will respect each party's right to reach their own voluntary agreement, will not pressure or coerce a party into settlement, and will not allow my own preferences about the outcome to override the parties' decisions.
Standard II — Impartiality
A mediator shall decline a mediation if the mediator cannot conduct it in an impartial manner. I will serve only in matters in which I can remain impartial, will conduct the mediation in an even-handed way, free of favoritism, bias, or prejudice based on a party's personal characteristics, background, values, or conduct, and will withdraw if I am no longer able to act impartially.
Standard III — Conflicts of Interest
A mediator shall avoid a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest during and after a mediation. I will make a reasonable inquiry to identify conflicts, will disclose as soon as practicable any fact or relationship that a reasonable person would consider likely to affect my impartiality, and will not mediate — or will withdraw — where a conflict casts serious doubt on the integrity of the process, unless the parties, after disclosure, freely choose to proceed.
Standard IV — Competence
A mediator shall mediate only when the mediator has the necessary competence to satisfy the reasonable expectations of the parties. I will undertake only matters for which I am qualified by training and experience, will be candid about my qualifications, and will continue to develop my skills and understanding of the mediation process.
Standard V — Confidentiality
A mediator shall maintain the confidentiality of all information obtained by the mediator in mediation, unless otherwise agreed to by the parties or required by applicable law. I will not disclose information shared in confidence, will honor any agreement the parties reach about confidentiality, will keep confidences shared with me in a private caucus unless given permission to reveal them, and will use confidential information only as permitted.
Standard VI — Quality of the Process
A mediator shall conduct a mediation in accordance with these Standards and in a manner that promotes diligence, timeliness, safety, presence of the appropriate participants, party participation, procedural fairness, party competency, and mutual respect among all participants. I will conduct mediations diligently and respectfully, will not undertake more than I can do well, will not knowingly misrepresent any material fact, and will not allow a mediation to be used to further illegal conduct.
Standard VII — Advertising and Solicitation
A mediator shall be truthful and not misleading when advertising, soliciting, or otherwise communicating the mediator's qualifications, experience, services, and fees. I will not make promises or guarantees about outcomes, will represent my training and credentials accurately, and will not state or imply that completing this training is a government license or court certification where it is not.
Standard VIII — Fees and Other Charges
A mediator shall provide each party or each party's representative true and complete information about mediation fees, expenses, and any other actual or potential charges that may be incurred in connection with a mediation. I will explain my fees and charges fully and in advance, will base them on objective and fair factors, and will not enter into a fee arrangement that is contingent on the outcome or the amount of any settlement.
Standard IX — Advancement of Mediation Practice
A mediator should act in a manner that advances the practice of mediation. I will support access to mediation, will treat all participants and colleagues with respect, will be open to feedback and continued learning, and will help promote the responsible, ethical practice of mediation in my community.
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Admin Back Office
Grading Queue
Everything waiting on an instructor, oldest first. Mock-mediation recordings still awaiting review and role-play evaluations saved as drafts both land here, with the number of days each has been waiting, so nothing sits ungraded.
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Instructor Payment Portal
Choose who is being paid and which training they taught. For the 40-Hour Basic Training, list the student signups that instructor taught and the portal records a payout of 15% of the tuition those students paid. For the Sports & Entertainment Modules, enter how many modules the instructor taught and the portal records $75.00 per module (each $250 class, less WBGR's 40%, split among the 2 module instructors). Every payout is saved on the server and kept year to year, then you pay the instructor directly on the handle shown.
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Instructor Roster
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Sports & Entertainment modules taught by this instructor
Each specialty module is a $250 class. WBGR keeps 40% and the remaining 60% is split evenly among the 2 instructors who teach a module — $75.00 per instructor, per module. The instructor earns that share for every student who takes each module, so enter the modules taught and the students who signed up.
Each payout is recorded here for your year-to-year records. Pay the instructor directly on the handle shown, then this entry confirms it. Recording a payout marks it in the ledger; it does not send money.
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Mock Mediation Reviews
Every recording students submit lands here. Open the recording, grade the session against the score sheet (1–5 per item), leave feedback, and mark it Passed or Needs revision. Students need two Passed reviews to complete the course.
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Role-Play Feedback
Capture what you observe in a live role-play. Pick the student and scenario, score the seven score-sheet items (1–5), note strengths and growth areas, and mark it Pass or Needs work. Save it as a draft mid-session and finish later — open drafts show up in the Grading Queue above. The student sees the finished feedback on their portal.
Captured evaluations
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Program Analytics — Where Students Stall
How far students get through each program, computed from their saved learning records and documented contact hours using the same 70% pass rule the Class Room enforces. The funnel shows how many reach each stage; the biggest fall between two stages is where the program is losing people, and each student's furthest stage is where they are stuck right now.
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