Litigation & Appeals

Ultimate ADR Guide for Attorneys

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5 hours 46 minutes
Steven Davis
Susan Eccles
Claire Sauls
Christopher Joseph
Mark Ireland
Mitchell Rhein
With Steven M. Davis from Becker & Poliakoff, P.A. + 5 others
Recorded September 29, 2025
Product ID 100793

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Overview

Winning Without the Courtroom

Not every dispute belongs in court - do you have the skills to win outside the courtroom? Explore the avenues of alternative dispute resolution, their benefits, and strategies to handle them with confidence in this ultimate guide. Discover best practices for mediation and arbitration prep, sharpen your negotiation tactics, learn how to successfully break a stalemate, and more. Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills needed to secure favorable settlements for your clients - register today!

  • Gain insights into emerging trends and updates.
  • Discuss the differences between mediation, arbitration, negotiation, and hybrid methods.
  • Explore proper preparation tactics, advocacy techniques, and settlement strategies.
  • Recognize and navigate manipulative negotiation moves and power imbalances.
  • Discover the causes and solutions to negotiation standstills.
  • Consider ethical issues like dealing with unrepresented parties, handling extortion, and avoiding conflicts of interest.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Negotiation Tactics: the Good, the Bad, and the Dirty
  2. Mediation Mechanics
  3. Avenues of ADR: When to Use Them, Benefits, Pain Points, and Trends
  4. ABCs of Arbitration
  5. Keep it Moving: Solutions for Stalemates
  6. Settlement Agreements: Key Mistakes to Avoid in Drafting and Review
  7. Ethics in Alternative Dispute Resolution

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California MCLE Paralegal Approved 6 Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 6 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida Continuing Mediation Education Approved 7.2 Total
Kansas Continuing Mediation Education Approved 7 Total
Tennessee Continuing Mediation Education Approved 6 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 6 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 6 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 6 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 6 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 6 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 6 Total
NFPA Approved 0 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Negotiation Tactics: the Good, the Bad, and the Dirty

    1. Cooperative vs Competitive Approach
    2. Active Listening and Body Language
    3. Dealing With Surprise Information
    4. Recognizing and Combatting Manipulative Tactics
    5. Working Around Power Imbalances

  2. Mediation Mechanics

    1. Mediation Process Step by Step
    2. Choosing the Right Mediator
    3. Preparing Yourself and Your Client
    4. Mediation Statements and Briefs
    5. Key Skills for Successful Mediation

  3. Avenues of ADR: When to Use Them, Benefits, Pain Points, and Trends

    1. Emerging Trends, Policy Updates, and Changes in ADR
    2. The Big 3: Mediation, Arbitration, and Negotiation
    3. Hybrid ADR Processes Like Med-Arb
    4. Neutral Evaluation
    5. Settlement Conference
    6. Mini-Trial or Summary Jury Trial

  4. ABCs of Arbitration

    1. Arbitration Overview: Process, Procedures, and Timeline
    2. What You Need to Know About Arbitration Agreements
    3. Selecting the Appropriate Arbitrator
    4. Techniques for Preparation and Advocacy in Arbitration
    5. Enforcement of Arbitral Awards

  5. Keep it Moving: Solutions for Stalemates

    1. Identifying the Cause for Pause
    2. Addressing Unrealistic Expectations and Communication Issues
    3. Getting Past an Impasse: Reframing, De-Escalating, and Other Strategies
    4. When to Consider Other Options

  6. Settlement Agreements: Key Mistakes to Avoid in Drafting and Review

  7. Ethics in Alternative Dispute Resolution

    1. Self-Determination: Ultimate Authority Lies With Who?
    2. Fairness Issues: Bad Faith, Extortion, and Exploitation
    3. Handling Unrepresented Parties
    4. Avoiding Conflicts of Interest

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for attorneys. Paralegals and third-party neutrals may also benefit.

Speakers

Steven M Davis
Steven M.
Davis
Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.
Susan N Eccles
Susan N.
Eccles
Adams and Reese LLP
Claire Sauls
Claire
Sauls
Adams and Reese LLP
Christopher D Joseph Jr.
Christopher D.
Joseph, Jr.
Adams and Reese LLP
Hon. Mark Ireland
Hon. Mark
Ireland
Ramsey County Second Judicial District
Mitchell J Rhein
Mitchell J.
Rhein
Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC
Speaker bio
Steven M Davis

Steven M. Davis

Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.
Steven Davis

is a shareholder with Becker & Poliakoff, P.A. He practices primarily in the area of business-related litigation including condominium and homeowner association litigation, bankruptcy, foreclosures, collections, partnership disputes, as well as intellectual property law. Mr. Davis has chaired numerous cases before judges, juries, and appellate panels. He has also gained considerable expertise in timeshare litigation. Prior to law school, Mr. Davis spent several years at IBM Corporation as a computer programmer and is often called upon for his technical expertise in technology-related matters. Combining his technical expertise with his legal skills has proved to be invaluable when serving as an expert witness on attorney's fees. he has qualified and testified in state court and federal court as an attorney's fee expert. Mr. Davis is a Florida Supreme Court certified mediator. He mediates all litigation matters including homeowner disputes, intellectual property,ommercial disputes, and personal injury matters. Mr. Davis is also an adjunct professor at Florida International University. He has been recognized in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, one of the oldest and most revered peer review publications, in commercial litigation.

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Susan N Eccles

Susan N. Eccles

Adams and Reese LLP
Susan Eccles

serves as the Baton Rouge office partner in charge at Adams and Reese LLP, while maintaining a diverse legal practice centered on construction, state and federal procurement/government contracts, commercial litigation, and professional liability. Since assuming her leadership role in 2022, Ms. Eccles has helped double the size of the national law firm's Baton Rouge office, developing incoming talent, mentoring younger attorneys, and instilling a commitment to the community. Within her legal practice, she is a leading member of the Adams and Reese construction team. Ms. Eccles stays abreast of the latest trends in the construction industry, including Louisiana code changes, proactive tips to prevent construction defects, latest requirements on OSHA workplace inspections, and risk allocation strategies for design professionals, among other pressing topics. She is a published author and guest speaker on construction law. Ms. Eccles has a post-baccalaureate degree in construction management from LSU. She earned her B.A. and J.D. degrees from Loyola University New Orleans.

 

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Claire Sauls

Claire Sauls

Adams and Reese LLP
Claire Sauls

is an attorney at Adams and Reese LLP. She primarily practices in construction defect matters, premise liability claims, breach of contract issues, and commercial insurance defense. Ms. Sauls is a member of the Adams and Reese Construction Team, one of the largest construction practices in the nation with more than 90 attorneys licensed in more than 30 states and serving the legal needs of the construction industry across the firm's footprint. She earned her B.S degree from Louisiana State University and her J.D degree, cum laude, from Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center.

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Christopher D Joseph Jr.

Christopher D. Joseph, Jr.

Adams and Reese LLP
Christopher Joseph

is a litigator whose practice addresses multiple issues including, but not limited to, commercial construction defects, suretyship, employment disputes, toxic tort, property casualty, and commercial litigation. Due to his diverse array of experiences, he has developed a versatile and dynamic approach when addressing the concerns of his clients. From drafting initial pleadings, managing discovery, and taking depositions, Mr. Joseph handles all aspects of litigation prior to trial. He is also an effective deal maker and has resolved several matters through mediation. Mr. Joseph is recognized by clients and peers among Louisiana Super Lawyers’ “Rising Stars” in construction litigation. He is among a prestigious group of up-and-coming attorneys across the nation participating in MCCA’s 2025 C-Suite Leadership Level 1 Program Cohort. Mr. Joseph is also part of the ABA TIPS Fidelity and Surety Subcommittee’s Emerging Leaders and Leadership Academy programs, and was a Pathfinder in the LCLD Class of 2024.

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Hon. Mark Ireland

Hon. Mark Ireland

Ramsey County Second Judicial District
Mark Ireland

is a District Court Judge in the Second Judicial District in Ramsey County.

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Mitchell J Rhein

Mitchell J. Rhein

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC
Mitchell Rhein

is a member of the Charleston, West Virginia office of Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC. His primary area of practice is labor and employment law. Mr. Rhein represents employers and their executives in employment-related claims, including discrimination and harassment; wrongful discharge; breach of contract; breach of noncompete contracts and non-solicitation contracts and disclosure of trade secrets. He also represents employers on traditional labor matters, including unfair labor practice charges before the National Labor Relations Board; union organizing campaigns and elections; and collective bargaining, as well as Advising employers regarding internal and external investigations on wage and hour issues and allegations of harassment and discrimination. Mr. Rhein earned his B.A. degree from Michigan State University and his J.D. degree from the University of Kentucky College of Law. He is admitted to practice in West Virginia, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania. Mr. Rhein is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association, West Virginia State Bar, Energy and Mineral Law Foundation, American Bar Association and Defense Research Institute.

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