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Alternative Dispute Resolution

Jan. 10, 2009

On a Road Less Traveled

Non-judge Claudia M. Viera launched her mediation career by attending classes and sitting on panels.

By Jill Redhage
Daily Journal Staff Writer

SAN FRANCISCO - Mediator Claudia M. Viera grew up in the 1970s at a time when lobbyists and legislators had reinvigorated their focus on the proposed equal rights amendment.

First proposed in 1923, the amendment intended to guarantee equal rights under the law for all Americans, regardless of gender. It finally achieved success in Congress in 1971, but was never ratified by the necessary 38 state legisla...

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