Join the Conversation: Reviving Civility and Strengthening Democracy

Conflict Dialogue

Join the Conversation: Reviving Civility and Strengthening Democracy

The AAA-ICDR Foundation invites you to listen to an insightful webinar featuring leaders and grant partners who are making strides in fostering civility, bridging divides, and advancing democracy through civic engagement.

In this powerful session, you'll hear from experts dedicated to solving complex societal challenges through respectful conversation and civic education. Join us to learn from thought leaders who are shaping the future of democracy and civil discourse.


Meet the Speakers:
• Bruce Meyerson, Chair, AAA-ICDR Foundation
• Tracey Frisch, Executive Director, AAA-ICDR Foundation
• Keith Allred, Executive Director, National Institute for Civil Discourse
• Mary Christina Riley, Professional Staff, House Education and Workforce Committee
• Matt Leighninger, Director, National Civic League
• Marcie Hutchinson, Mesa Public Schools Governing Board
• Sarah Suggs, President & CEO, Sandra Day O’Connor Institute for American Democracy
• Liam Julian, Vice President, Programs and Public Policy, Sandra Day O’Connor Institute for American Democracy
• Jane Andersen, Educator & Democracy Advocate, Sandra Day O’Connor Institute for American Democracy


Click here to learn firsthand how these change-makers are working to revive civil dialogue and strengthen the democratic process.

Bruce Meyerson and Tracey Frisch - Join the Conversation: Reviving Civility and Strengthening Democracy
Bruce Meyerson and Tracey Frisch - Join the Conversation: Reviving Civility and Strengthening Democracy

Resources

Diversity in ADR

2025 ADR Scholarship recipients at the American Arbitration Association's Diverse Student ADR Summit, highlighting how the scholarship -- and their participation in the Summit -- has shaped their pursuit of careers in mediation, arbitration, and dispute resolution. 

Case Studies

The report documents how structured dialogue programs brought together community members and law enforcement officers to foster trust, strengthen communication, and build lasting relationships amid difficult, polarized issues.

Case Studies

A report from the Cornerstones of Democracy Commission featuring case studies and lessons on how lawyers can strengthen collaboration, civics, and civility. Made possible through the Foundation’s 2024 Annual Grant, this work advances conflict prevention, access to justice, and dispute resolution nationwide.