Raytheon M. Rawls, Esq.

Raytheon M. Rawls
Fanning Institute
The University of Georgia
1240 S. Lumpkin Street
Athens, GA 30602-3552
Email: rmrdre@bellsouth.net

BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

Raye Rawls is a nationally prominent mediator, arbitrator and trainer in the field of mediation and alternative dispute resolution. She has provided training in the field of dispute resolution nationally and internationally. She has mediated and arbitrated over 2000 cases for various city, state and federal courts around the country, local, state and federal agencies such as EEOC and the United States Postal Service, corporations, non-profit organizations, community justice centers, and community organizations involving a wide variety of issues. These include:

· Divorce and family mediation
· Employment
· Trust and Estates
· Breach of Contract
· Community disputes
· Government
· Torts
· Intellectual Property
· Professional Malpractice
· Personal Injury

Ms. Rawls' most recent work experience is outlined below:

Current Positions: Faculty Member, Fanning Institute, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
President, Resolution Resources Consulting, Inc.

1997 - 2004: Vice-President, Resolution Resources Corporation, Atlanta, Georgia.
Provided training and services in alternative dispute resolution processes and system design. Developed courses in dispute resolution processes (mediation, early neutral evaluation and arbitration), cultural issues in conflict management, leadership and team building. Spoke regularly to bar associations and other professional associations on mediation and other dispute resolution processes.

1992 - 1996 Administrative Law Judge, Department of Medical Assistance, State of GA
Administered hearing provision program between providers or recipients regarding reimbursement for or entitlement to medical services.

1988 - 1990 Assistant Dean, Georgia State University College of Law
Responsible for policy development and administration of law school admissions, records, placement and financial aid, recruitment, publications, special programs, bar certifications and minority retention programs. Prepared yearly reports for the American Bar Association for school accreditation purposes. Responsible for information gathering and compilation of reports for the dean, faculty, staff, university administrators and various law school associations. Screened and hired law school personnel.

COURSES DEVELOPED BY RAYE RAWLS

20-hour General/Civil Mediation Training* -Early Neutral Case Evaluation*
20-hour Advanced Mediation Training*
Grievance Hearing Officer Training
Mediating Probate Cases - Peer Review
12-hour Mediation Observation* - Valuing Diversity
20 Advanced Mediation courses ranging from 2 to 24 hours*
Arbitration Training*
Mediation Advocacy Course
(*Approved by state dispute resolution offices, bar associations and other professional organizations)

CREDENTIALS

Juris Doctor, Georgia State University, 1985
Member, State Bar of Georgia
Registered Mediator & Arbitrator, Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution
Status: Advanced Practitioner/Advanced Educator, Association for Conflict Resolution