Conflict Resolution in the Workplace - February 23, 2010 @ 5:30 p.m.

RESCHEDULED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

Scheduled to appear are:

• Robert Fielder
  
  • Masters in Dispute Resolution from Southern Methodist University
  • Over 30 years experience working with hospitals and hospital-based physicians
  • Practice focuses on the development of innovative methodologies for group governance and collective decision-making
  • Principal in Hospital Practice Consultants, LLC and a founder of Resolution Resources, LLC
• Michael Olvera
  
  • Received undergraduate degree from Stanford University and law degree from University of Texas
  • Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law
  • Senior V.P. and Senior Corporate Counsel (Labor & Employment) for Affiliated Computer Services, Inc.
  • As Senior Counsel for ACS, provides legal advice on human resource matters including harassment, discrimination, terminations, restrictive covenants, disability, leave, wage & hour, safety, union campaigns and international employment
  • Previous in-house counsel for DART, EDS, and U.S. Department of Labor
• Don Swift
  
  • 1976 Graduate of Ball State University
  • Trained Mediator
  • Over 15 years experience assisting businesses with quality management and human resources needs
  • Has served as Director of Human Resources for companies in Michigan, Alabama and Texas
• Lon R. Williams, Jr.
  • Bachelor's degree from Southern Methodist University
  • Master's degree and Law degree from Georgetown University
  • Selected as a Texas Super Lawyer for the last six years
  • Selected as one of the "Best Lawyers in America" for the last four years
  • Partner in Bracewell & Giuliani's Dallas office
  • Over 25 years experience in human resource, labor and employment law experience in corporations and law firms
  • Counsels management concerning employment discrimination, wrongful discharge, equal employment opportunity, occupational safety and health, wage and hour and related issues in the employment relationship
  • Trained mediator and has participated in over 100 mediations, many of which involved employment issues

The meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 23, 2010, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Center for Community Cooperation located at 2900 Live Oak, Dallas, TX.  Time will be set aside from 5:30 until 6:00 for our members and guests to meet and greet one another.  The program will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m.  A light meal will be provided for our members and is available to our guests as well at minimal cost.

ACR-Dallas is a professional organization whose members are mediators, arbitrators, educators, trainers and professional neutrals.  ACR-Dallas is a chapter of the Association for Conflict Resolution, in international organization based in Washington, D.C., dedicated to enhancing the practice and public understanding of conflict resolution.