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MC3's Comment on CA Legislation AB 924

MC3’s Comment on California Legislation AB 924

MC3 vigorously opposes this legislation. Read the full text of our comment.

This Really Is a Big Deal

CAMS
By Don Cripe, MC3-Certified Mediator & ADR professional, Co-founder of CAMS

AAA Mediation.org® & MC3 Collaborate

AAA Mediation.org & MC3 Collaborate

MC3-Certified Mediators Qualify for AAA Mediation.org Affiliate Mediator Panel

Interview: Anthony Keen-Louie, Director

Anthony Keen-Louie,  MC3 Director, MC3-Certified Mediator

MC3 Certification is provided to mediators who possess extensive mediation specific training and practical mediation experience. They must also have a commitment to comply with well-established ethical standards and a familiarity with basic litigation processes and procedures. Finally, MC3-Certified Mediators are committed to ongoing and continuous professional activity and development.

Mediation panels and other clients who hire MC3-Certified Mediators can have confidence that they’re working with professionals who have been trained and tested and who uphold the highest of practical, professional, and ethical standards in the field.

There are a variety of career experiences that mediators may rely on to receive their MC3 Certification, but all roads require the education and experience stated above. You can learn more on the Applicants section of this website.

hours of mediation-specific training

hours of experience in mediation and support activities

compliance with ethical standards

background check

quality-assurance process for alleged misconduct

Applicants

Obtaining your MC3 Certification is an effective way to distinguish yourself as a mediator. You’ll be recognized for your experience and commitment to ethical practice.

Mediators

Congratulations on becoming an MC3-Certified Mediator! Check here to view mediator resources, update your public profile, annually renew your Certification and Re-certify every three years.

Panels

Adopt MC3 Qualifications for your panel.  MC3-Certified Mediators have met standards beyond those often used to qualify mediators state by state, including abiding by an ethics code and passing a background check.

Public

Looking for a qualified mediator to help resolve your dispute?  MC3-Certified Mediators are qualified under the highest of standards, and are bound by ethical codes well regarded in mediation.