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Mediation: A Brief Primer for Newbies

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Liz Ditman
With Liz A. Ditman from Zangari Cohn Cuthbertson Duhl & Grello P.C
Recorded March 19, 2025
Product ID 100044

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Overview

Step Into the World of Mediation With Confidence

Mediation may be far more collaborative than the litigation process, but that doesn't mean you stop being an advocate. This primer will show you what to expect and how to effectively serve your clients in mediation. Don't miss this opportunity to build your dispute resolution skills - register today!

  • Understand your role and the various stages and formats of the mediation process.
  • Learn how to craft compelling mediation statements.
  • Discover best practices for communication and negotiation during mediation.
  • Achieve better outcomes: avoid common missteps new attorneys make in mediation.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Mediation vs. Arbitration vs. Litigation
  2. Role of the Mediator and Parties
  3. Formats and Stages of Mediation
  4. Preparing for Mediation (and Mediation Statement Tips)
  5. Communication and Negotiation Pointers
  6. Finalizing the Agreement and Post-Mediation Steps
  7. Common Mistakes New Attorneys Make at Mediation

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 1 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 1 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 1 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1 Total
California CLE Approved 1 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 1 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 1 Total
Florida CLE Approved 1 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 1 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 1 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 1 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 1 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 1 Total
Louisiana CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 1 Total
North Dakota CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 1.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1 Total
New York CLE Approved 1 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 1 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 1 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 1 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 1 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 1 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1 Total
Texas CLE Approved 1 Total
Utah CLE Approved 1 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Florida Continuing Mediation Education Approved 1 Total
Kansas Continuing Mediation Education Approved 1 Total
Tennessee Continuing Mediation Education Approved 1 Total
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  1. Mediation: A Brief Primer for Newbies

    1. Mediation vs. Arbitration vs. Litigation
    2. Role of the Mediator and Parties
    3. Formats and Stages of Mediation
    4. Preparing for Mediation (and Mediation Statement Tips)
    5. Communication and Negotiation Pointers
    6. Finalizing the Agreement and Post-Mediation Steps
    7. Common Mistakes New Attorneys Make at Mediation

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Mediators and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Liz A Ditman
Liz A.
Ditman
Zangari Cohn Cuthbertson Duhl & Grello P.C
Speaker bio
Liz A Ditman

Liz A. Ditman

Zangari Cohn Cuthbertson Duhl & Grello P.C
Liz Ditman

is an attorney at Zangari Cohn Cuthbertson Duhl & Grello P.C. She represents employers in employment law and litigation, including wage and hour, breach of contract, wrongful termination, discrimination, and sexual harassment matters. Prior to Zangari Cohn Cuthbertson Duhl and Grello, Ms. Ditman was in-house counsel for a labor union for which she represented private and public sector employees with respect to labor and employment law matters. She has a wealth of experience in collective bargaining, grievance and interest arbitration, wage and hour, municipal prohibited practice/unfair labor practice proceedings, discrimination claims, employee discipline and workers' compensation. Ms. Ditman has also successfully represented clients before the National Labor Relations Board, Connecticut State Board of Labor Relations, Connecticut State Board of Mediation and Arbitration, Connecticut Workers' Compensation Review Board, Connecticut Unemployment Board of Review, and Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities. She earned her B.A. degree, cum laude, from George Washington University and her J.D. degree from University of Connecticut School of Law.

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