Superior Court of Los Angeles County Seeks Attorneys to Serve on its Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee
Interested Applicants Must Apply by Jan. 26, 2026
The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is seeking attorneys to serve as members on the Court’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Committee. The ADR Committee oversees the Court’s ADR programs, which provide individuals with multiple channels to settle their legal disputes without going to trial.
“Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) provides litigants with meaningful opportunities to resolve disputes efficiently, saving both time and expense by avoiding trial when appropriate,” Presiding Judge Sergio C. Tapia II said. “Programs such as the Mediation Volunteer Panel, the Mediation Center of Los Angeles Referral Program, and Resolve Law promote fair, collaborative, and amicable case resolution. Attorneys are encouraged to engage with the Court’s ADR resources and to support outreach and education efforts that strengthen awareness and participation throughout the legal community.”
The selection and appointment of attorneys to the ADR Committee follows California Rules of Court, rule 10.783(b)(1)(D), which states the committee must have: “Two or more active members of the State Bar chosen by the presiding judge as representatives of those attorneys who regularly represent parties in general Civil cases before the court, including an equal number of attorneys who represent plaintiffs and who represent defendants in these cases.”
ADR Committee membership is for a two-year term. The members of the ADR Committee may be reappointed or removed by the Presiding Judge.
How to Apply for the ADR Committee:
To apply for the ADR Committee, candidates must:
- Be a member in good standing of the California State Bar
- Commit to attending monthly meetings with active participation on at least one subcommittee. Current ADR subcommittees include Marketing & Education, Outreach, and Volunteer Recognition.
- Plan to serve on the ADR Committee for a two-year term
Candidates must prepare and submit the following materials:
- A letter of interest, including a statement about contributions the candidate can make to the ADR Committee and a summary of the types of cases the attorney handles, including an estimated percentage of work done for plaintiffs and defendants
- A current resume or curriculum vitae
Interested attorneys should submit their application materials to the Court’s ADR Office at ADRCivil@lacourt.org and indicate “ADR Committee” in the subject line. Materials are due by Jan. 26, 2026.
For more information about the Court’s ADR programs, please visit this page.
The largest trial court in the nation, the Superior Court of Los Angeles County serves a population of almost 10 million in 36 courthouses with a jurisdiction covering over 4,000 square miles that includes 88 cities, 140 unincorporated areas and dozens of law enforcement agencies. The Court is steadfast in its mission to serve our community by providing equal access to justice through the fair, timely and effective resolution of all cases.
You can view the full notice here.
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