AAA Higginbotham Fellows Program

AAA Higginbotham Fellows Program

Overview
The AAA Higginbotham Fellows Program is a fellowship designed to advance diversity in alternative dispute resolution (ADR). It provides training, mentoring, and networking opportunities for diverse ADR professionals.

Program Highlights

198 Inducted Fellows to date

Global Representation: United States (including Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands) and international participants from Ghana and Kenya

Program Structure

Self-Study Component

• Independent learning modules to build foundational ADR knowledge

Intensive Training Week

• Date: May 4-8, 2026
• Location: AAA Headquarters, 150 East 42nd Street, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10017

Ongoing Engagement

• Participation in training interactive sessions
• Mentoring opportunities
• Networking events

Focus Areas

Lawyers, arbitrators, mediators, and other ADR practitioners

Individuals who have shown strong interest and commitment to ADR through:

- Work experience
- Pro-bono efforts
- Recommendations
- Academic achievements
- Personal essays and articles
- Current work plans

Financial Support
The AAA Higginbotham Fellows Program is an unpaid fellowship. Participants are responsible for their travel-related expenses. However, a limited number of scholarships are available to help cover travel costs. Applicants who require financial assistance are encouraged to indicate their need in their application.

Eligibility
Open to:

Lawyers, arbitrators, mediators, and other ADR practitioners

Individuals who have shown strong interest and commitment to ADR through work experience, pro-bono efforts, recommendations, academic achievements, personal essays, articles, and current work plans

Contact
Questions may be directed to: AAAHigginbothamFellows@adr.org