Maryland Council for Dispute Resolution (MCDR) upcoming events

From Training to Practice (November 02, 2026)

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Whether you've taken MACRO's Bilingual Basic Mediation Training or are just considering it, we're building a pipeline for bilingual Spanish mediation trainees — from training, to practice with the Community Mediation Center of Calvert County, to certification and paid roles. As part of that, we're organizing a career fair for November 2, 6–8 PM, at the Calvert County Library in Prince Frederick (Room 3).

MCDR Mediator Roundtable (November 09, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Friends,

We are creating a new way for MCDR members to get to know each other and learn from one another.

The Program Committee and the Board of Directors present a 3-month trial run of the MCDR Mediator Roundtable.

Come share, listen, learn, and expand your mediator connections.

Second Monday of the month, 7:00–8:30 PM

Conversation starter: How is mediation similar or different from other skills you’ve developed?

MCDR Book Club (November 12, 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

MCDR Sip and Shop Fundraiser (December 03, 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Join the Maryland Council for Dispute Resolution (MCDR) for an evening of wine, desserts, and shopping at Jurisdiction Clothing, a women-owned boutique in Cabin John Village. Ten percent of sales will be donated to MCDR to support our mission of advancing mediation and conflict resolution in Maryland.

Jurisdiction Clothing is owned by Jessica Markham, a full-time mediator and attorney who drafts QDROs when she's not running her fashion business. Come meet her, browse the collection, and support a fellow dispute resolution professional while you give back to the community.

Thursday, December 3, 2026
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Jurisdiction Clothing, Cabin John Village
7937a Tuckerman Lane, Potomac, MD 20854
jurisdictionclothing.com

Bring a friend, sip something nice, and get a head start on holiday shopping, all for a good cause.

MCDR Mediator Roundtable (December 14, 2026)

Tue, 15 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Friends,

We are creating a new way for MCDR members to get to know each other and learn from one another.

The Program Committee and the Board of Directors present a 3-month trial run of the MCDR Mediator Roundtable.

Come share, listen, learn, and expand your mediator connections.

Second Monday of the month, 7:00–8:30 PM

Conversation starter: Should I Consider Certification through MCDR? What’s Involved and what are the Benefits?