The program will focus on the various stages of the process, identifying and working with different negotiation styles, and facilitating problem-solving regardless of whether the case involves contractual, tort, personal injury, employment, partnership, or securities issues. In addition to providing mediation skills training, the program will deal with issues specific to the adversarial setting including managing attorney advocates, the parameters of confidentiality, and concerns about discovery. It will also focus on issues of particular concern to attorney-mediators, including the proscription against dual representation, providing legal advice, conflicts of interest, drafting mediation agreements, and other ethical dilemmas. Meals/Dress: A hot buffet breakfast and lunch is provided each day. Dress for the program is business casual.

40-Hour Training Approved for 37.5 Hours of CLE Credit.