Early Settlement Mediation North Program

05/11/2026

George Schwenk, receives the 2025 Statewide Volunteer Mediator of the Year Award from Early Settlement Director, Jay Irby. Congratulations George for your dedication and willingness to serve our community! We are so very Proud of you!

04/21/2026

09/30/2025

Patty Martin-Lowery

If you are interested in joining our Team to become a Volunteer Mediator, contact Patty or Kathleen, ESM Office Coordinators, or Director Jay Irby at 405-533-6878.

09/30/2025

Peacemakers Wanted!
Are you a good listener, level-headed, even-handed and a good problem solver?
You just might be a mediator!
Register for our Training and find out!
Training included online resources and in-person practice role-plays.
For more information, go to our webpage
Adrs.oscn.net and click on Payne County

06/25/2025

If you are interested in joining our Team to become a Volunteer Mediator, contact Patty or Kathleen, ESM Office Coordinators, or Director Jay Irby at 405-533-6878.

11/27/2024

Early Settlement Mediation - North Is Giving Thanks for Our Mediation Volunteers and Wishing Our Friends and Family A Safe and Happy Thanksgiving.

10/21/2024

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS🙏
EARLY SETTLEMENT MEDIATION BASIC MEDIATION TRAINING
NOVEMBER 4TH & 5TH 2024
Phillips 66 Clubhouse
1500 S. 4th Street
Ponca City, OK 74647
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
The court-connected Early Settlement programs uses community volunteers to mediate disputes in small claims court, real estate cases, and other civil matters. Volunteers are trained in facilitative mediation over the course of the two-day training.
We only ask that you be opened minded and receptive to new ways of thinking about conflict. There will be discussion on conflict and mediation theory but the workshop is primarily focused on the practical application and mastery of your communication and facilitation skills.
The training will consist of role-play and interaction with others in a fun loving learning environment. You will be training and mediating with individuals from varied backgrounds, with diverse skills and experiences.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer mediator or to answer questions about our program contact:
Jay Irby, Director
[email protected]
Early Settlement Mediation - North
Serving Counties: Kay, Lincoln, Logan, Noble, Pawnee, Payne