Originally from Dispute Resolution Journal

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, one of the largest law firms in the world, holds the view that expertise in alternative dispute resolution is a necessary legal service, among others, to be offered to corporate, industrial and financial clients. The author, who coordinates ADR activities for Skadden, explains how this works out in practice in a law firm with 1,100 attorneys. She notes: "Although our ADR program is still evolving, the firm's ADR skills and initiative have served its clients well."