The Ombuds Blog: New Ombuds Blogger: Chris LaHatte

August 20, 2018

New Ombuds Blogger: Chris LaHatte

Earlier this year, Chris LaHatte launched a blog to offer his insights on alternative dispute resolution. LaHatte is currently the ICANN Ombudsman and lives in New Zealand. His latest post delves into the #metoo movement. He observes that the current discussion lacks consideration of: 1. an independent resource for complainants; and 2. restorative justice as an important remedy. He asserts that Organizational Ombuds programs would fill these needs.

LaHatte acknowledges that many law firms are small and may not have the capacity to create an internal Ombuds program. He foresees a viable model of an out-sourced Ombuds program for these firms. (LaHatte Blog.)

Related posts: ICANN Ombuds Launches Blog (Frank Fowlie); New Organizational Ombuds Blog (Clayton Gilman); Welcome Another Ombuds Blogger (Pamela Martin); Two Organizational Ombuds Launch Blogs (Bathabile Mthombeni, Wendy Friede; A New, Anonymous Ombuds Blog Launches; New Ombuds at Kidsports Blog About Their Work; Sexual Harassment Claim Against ICANN Draws in Ombuds.

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Emily Heizer8/22/2018 10:43 PM
Is there a link to this? I couldn’t find anything active. Thank you!
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Organizational Ombuds serve as a confidential, independent, neutral and informal dispute resolution resource for a specific entity. They are accessible to a defined population and can advocate for fairness. These unique characteristics distinguish Organizational Ombuds from Classical Ombuds, mediators, arbitrators, and other alternative dispute resolution professionals. The term "Ombuds" is shorthand for "Ombudsman," "Ombudsperson" and "Ombuds Officer," which also are used widely.

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