“ADR offers parties an opportunity to be more fully heard, helping them reach mutually acceptable, longer-lasting outcomes,” Justice Zayas said. “Expanding and refining the court system’s ADR services and online tools is essential to our ongoing efforts to improve the delivery and quality of justice for all New Yorkers, regardless of income, background or need.”
Justice Zayas lauded Courtney’s extensive experience and dedication to advancing ADR within the court system. First Deputy Chief Administrative Judge St. George also highlighted Courtney’s comprehensive background in reducing barriers to justice and her leadership qualities as vital assets to the Division and the broader court system.
“Lisa Courtney has spent much of her professional life initiating programs to reduce barriers to justice and enhance the operational efficiency of the New York State Courts, from training volunteer attorneys to serve in the court system’s Help Centers, to implementing mediation pilot programs, to crafting ADR program rules, to her efforts to recruit, train, and retain individuals who reflect New York’s rich diversity to serve as mediators and ADR trainers,” said Judge St. George.
“Not only is Lisa well-versed in all forms of ADR, she’s also an effective leader, collaborator, and communicator, qualities that will benefit the Division, the court system, and those individuals and families served by the courts,” St. George continued.
Lisa Courtney, previously the Statewide ADR Coordinator, has been instrumental in advising on ADR program development, drafting rules and protocols, and overseeing training and recruitment for ADR initiatives. Her extensive background includes mediating court-referred disputes, implementing pilot mediation programs and contributing to the Collaborative Family Law Center.
Courtney’s career in the legal field began at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel, LLP, followed by roles in the Housing Part of the Civil Court of the City…
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