Dean A.A. White, the founding Dean of the University of Houston Law Center
The A.A. White Dispute Resolution Center was organized to foster public awareness, understanding of conflict resolution and the impact of interpersonal disputes on society.
Domestic and International
October 23-24, 2026
This comprehensive two-day course covers all stages of the arbitration process, from the drafting of the arbitration agreement to the enforcement of the arbitral award. This course is taught by Ann Ryan Robertson. Training is offered once a year and gives 14 MCLE credit hours and 1 hour of ethics.
Texas Only
September 18-20 & 25-27, 2026
September 2026 training is full. We are now accepting registrations for our Spring training.
Spring 2027: February 26-28 & March 5-7, 2027
This interactive six-day skills-based live virtual course (two consecutive weekends Friday/Saturday/Sunday) introduces the mediation process, including elements, stages and techniques. The course is taught by Robert Hughes and Tracy Leissner. The training is offered twice a year, fall and spring, and gives 40 MCLE credit hours including 6 hours of ethics.
Texas Only
Typically offered in late spring, contingent on sufficient enrollment
This hands-on five-day live virtual course (two consecutive weekends Friday/Saturday/Sunday/Friday/Saturday) presents advanced skills, concepts and techniques unique to family mediation. The course is taught by Robert Hughes and Tracy Leissner. Contingent on sufficient enrollment, the training is offered once a year, usually late spring, and gives 33 MCLE credit hours including 5 hours of ethics. Registration includes access to the statutory domestic violence modules.
Judy Clark
Program Director
jaclark@central.uh.edu
Amy Hawk
Executive Director, Blakely Advocacy Institute
Director, A.A. White D.R.C.
aehawk@central.uh.edu
713-743-2318
