Duke Fisher has been a volunteer mediator since 1988.
The Unified Court System of New York State approached Duke in 1990 to become a New York State Certified Trainer of Mediation and assist with a special project bringing mediation and collaborative problem solving skills to “at risk” populations.
He is the past Director of two Community Mediation Centers and has brought the process of mediation to thousands of individuals, businesses, schools, colleges, Bar Associations, Law Practices and communities throughout the United States.
He is a straight talking, tireless advocate for respectful, collaborative conflict resolution and gets his point across through the use of wise cracks, good films, and experiential exercises known to encourage groups to have fun, take risks, and learn from each other.
Over a career measured in decades and spanning the globe, Duke Fisher has amassed a unique collection of techniques and tools. Many of these insights are now available for you to download, absolutely free! Whether you are looking for a reference to keep Duke latest training fresh, seeking to establish a set of best practices for your own practice, or curious about a new way to view the field, you will find something valuable.
Both future Volunteer Mediators and paid professionals are learning, working, and discovering together in Canton, New York. This extraordinary group of people has been enduring winter weather and location changes to begin their Mediation Journey.
Duke Fisher has decades of knowledge and experience in the fileds of Dispute Resolution and Restorative Justice. In order to move the fields forward, Duke is available to select practitioners for Mentoring and Coaching services through an Apprenticeship.
Interested in Mentoring + Coaching?