The American Arbitration Association® (AAA®) is now accepting applications for the 2026 A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr. Fellows Program.
The Higginbotham Fellows Program is a one-year professional development experience designed to support emerging leaders from diverse backgrounds and perspectives in the field of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Fellows engage in training, mentorship, and connection with experienced ADR practitioners, including a five-day in-person program in New York during the week of May 4, 2026.
The Program is open to lawyers, arbitrators, mediators, and other ADR practitioners who demonstrate interest in the field.
Application Deadline: January 26, 2026
For more information, click here.
To apply, click here.
Click here to download program application information and factsheet.
Questions may be sent to AAAHigginbothamFellows@adr.org.