The Chief Judge Robert M. Bell Award for Outstanding Contribution to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Maryland is to honor the vision and accomplishments of Chief Judge Robert M. Bell for his work in promoting the use of ADR in the Maryland judiciary, schools, government and communities. The Award is intended to recognize Maryland organizations and individuals, both within the legal community and beyond, who are creating and providing innovative and effective ADR services and programs; to support entities that seek excellence through education about ADR and ADR outreach programs, and entities that demonstrate a commitment to utilize ethical standards in their ADR programs and practices; and to encourage individuals to become catalysts for change and to demonstrate exemplary ADR best practices and approaches.
To nominate, please click HERE
Nomination Deadline: December 31, 2023
Previous Award Recipients
2023 – Erricka Bridgeford
2020 – Toby Treem Guerin, Esq.
2019 – Hon. Thomas G. Ross
2018 – Louise Phipps Senft, Esq.
2017 – Dr. Lorig Charkoudian
2016 – Chief Judge Peter B. Krauser
2015 – Jonathan S. Rosenthal, Esq.
2014 – Martin A. Kranitz
2013 – Rachel A. Wohl, Esq.
2012 – Patricia A. Miller, Esq.
2011 – Hon. Melanie A. Vaughn
2010 – Marvin E. Johnson, Esq.
2008 – Ramona Buck
2007 – Roger C. Wolf