Professional Bio
Glen Parker oversees the ADR programs of the Appellate Division, Second Department. As his first career path after law school, Glen has served in the field of ADR in a number of capacities including: Manhattan Civil Court Mediation Coordinator, Restorative Justice Manager at New York Peace Institute, President of the Association for Conflict Resolution of Greater New York, and circle keeper for Hidden Water, a non-profit group that supports healing in a family system affected by child sexual abuse through restorative practices. Glen teaches, trains and publishes on restorative justice and conflict resolution, and is co-editor with Lela P. Love of Stories Mediators Tell: World Edition, published by the ABA. Glen received his B.A. in Philosophy at SUNY Purchase and his J.D. and LL.M. (Dispute Resolution and Advocacy) at Cardozo School of Law. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife, step-children, dog and various farm animals.