Alternative Dispute Resolution Nuances in Neutrality Half Day CLE

Presented by the ISBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Section

Wednesday, November 20
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET

3.0 hrs. CLE/CME & 1.0 hr. Ethics 

About the event 

In this CLE, we will discuss how to choose the most appropriate method of dispute resolution among Collaborative Law, Mediation, Binding Arbitration, Non-Binding Arbitration, and Special Masters. Additionally, we will address how to effectively handle procedural and ethical quandaries in both civil and domestic relations mediation to ensure a fair and just process. Furthermore, we will cover how to find and select qualified Arbitrators, Mediators, and Special Masters by carefully evaluating their credentials and expertise.

Speakers:
Rebecca Billick, Billick Mediation & Family Law 
Robert Dignam, O'Neill McFadden & Willett LLP
Robert Eherenman, Haller Colvin, P.C.
Kevin Fitzharris, Barrett McNagny LLP

Agenda:
9:00 a.m. – Civil Topics in Mediation - Kevin Fitzharris
The topics discussed during this presentation will be civility, zoom, updates from the task force, and input from other speakers.

9:45 a.m. – Domestic Relations Topics in Mediation – Rebecca Billick
The topics discussed during this presentation will be arbitration versus mediation in domestic relations cases, mediator participation in pre-trial conferences, status hearings, mediator testimony, input from other speakers, and collaborative practice.

10:30 a.m.– Ethics in ADR– Bob Dignam
The topics discussed during this presentation will be arbitration, binding, non-binding, mediation, candor toward the mediator/arbitrator, and candor toward the tribunal duration of mediation.

11:15 a.m. – The Role of Special Master – Bob Eherenman
The topics discussed during this presentation will be, discussion of commercial court, T.R. 53, how the February 2022 Civil Litigation Committee recommended an increase in this role, what this role is, and how it can be expanded.

12:00 p.m. – ADR Section Annual Business Meeting

Please join us in attending this business meeting at the conclusion of the CLE. This is not required for CLE credit.

Who might enjoy this

This presentation will be of interest to legal professionals who are interested in learning more about Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Pricing

Law Student: Free
ADR Section Member: $20
ISBA Member: $65
Non-Member: $80

Program link

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