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Betty Widgeon

Arbitrator Mediator
Ann Arbor, MI, United States

About

With decades of legal experience, this neutral has transitioned from a judicial career to a full-time practice in alternative dispute resolution. Her background includes serving as a judge and presiding over numerous labor and employment cases, providing a foundation for her current work as an arbitrator and mediator in both public and private sectors.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Employment & Labor

Professional Experience

Judge
14A District Court
Arbitrator and Mediator
Widgeon Dispute Resolution
Member
National Academy of Arbitrators

Publications Leadership

  • Active contributor to National Academy of Arbitrators committees
  • Frequent speaker on labor relations and dispute resolution ethics
  • Author of various articles regarding arbitration procedures and judicial perspectives on ADR

Positioning Takeaways

A former judge with deep roots in the National Academy of Arbitrators, offering high-level expertise in labor and employment matters.

License & Certifications

  • State Bar of Michigan
  • National Academy of Arbitrators (NAA) Member

Education

Juris Doctor
University of Michigan Law School
Bachelor of Arts
Wake Forest University

Distinction

Member of the prestigious National Academy of Arbitrators and a former District Court Judge.

Reputation

She is recognized for her judicial temperament and extensive expertise in labor-management relations, often sought after for her balanced approach to complex employment disputes.