Litigation & Appeals

4.55

Mediation Masterclass for Attorneys

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska 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
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois 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
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Florida Continuing Mediation Education Approved 7 Total
OnDemand
5 hours 54 minutes
Rochelle Friedman Walk
Susan Eccles
Taylor LeDuff
Steven Davis
Charles McCall Medlin
John Sciaccotta
Brenda Radmacher
With Rochelle Friedman Walk from Aegis Law + 6 others
Recorded December 19, 2024.
Product ID 99498

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Overview

Reaching for Satisfying Settlements and Preparing for Less-Than-Ideal Scenarios

Take your ADR practice to the next level with our in-depth mediation skills course. Learn proven strategies for client preparation, negotiation tactics, and crafting ironclad mediation agreements. Become a stronger advocate for your clients and a champion of successful dispute resolution. Register today!

  • Develop a strategic process to preparing clients for mediation.
  • Construct a collaborative approach for representing clients throughout the different phases of mediation.
  • Think through clear and concise mediation agreements that address potential contingencies.
  • Master techniques for effective client advocacy during mediation.
  • Learn strategies for avoiding unfavorable settlements.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Mechanics of Mediation
  2. Successful Resolution Through Proper Preparation
  3. Resolute Research Before Negotiation (with sample case)
  4. Champion Your Client: Negotiation Tactics
  5. Top Tips for Complex Situations
  6. Settlement Agreement Suite (with sample agreement)
  7. Ethics in Mediation

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska 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
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois 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
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Florida Continuing Mediation Education Approved 7 Total

Credit Details by Jurisdiction

OnDemand Video

CLE Credits
Alaska CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 MECLE Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Alaska CLE - 6: This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of technology-delivered credit, which includes 5.0 hours of MCLE credit and 1.0 hours of MECLE credit. Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions.

Video Download - Alaska CLE - 6: This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of technology-delivered credit, which includes 5.0 hours of MCLE credit and 1.0 hours of MECLE credit. Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions.

Arizona CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Arizona CLE - 6: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 6.0 hours toward your annual CLE Interactive CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 1.0 hour of professional responsibility Interactive CLE credit.

Video Download - Arizona CLE - 6: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 6.0 hours toward your annual CLE Interactive CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 1.0 hour of professional responsibility Interactive CLE credit.

California CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Legal Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - California CLE - 6: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of participatory credit, of which 1.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.

Video Download - California CLE - 6: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of self-study credit, of which 1.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.

Colorado CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits
  • 1.2 Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Colorado CLE - 7: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program may qualify for up to 7.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 1.20 professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Colorado CLE - 7: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program may qualify for up to 7.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 1.20 professional responsibility credit.

Connecticut CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professionalism

Earn Until

OnDemand - Connecticut CLE - 6: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for up to 6.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 1.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.

Video Download - Connecticut CLE - 6: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for up to 6.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 1.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.

Delaware CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Delaware CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor of the Delaware Commission on Continuing Legal Education and recommends this program for 6.0 hours of eCLE credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics.

Hawaii CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Hawaii CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for up to 6.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 1.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.

Video Download - Hawaii CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for up to 6.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 1.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.

Idaho CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Legal Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Idaho CLE - 6: Approved for 6.0 hours of self-study continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho, which includes 1.0 self-study legal ethics or professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Idaho CLE - 6: Approved for 6.0 hours of self-study continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho, which includes 1.0 self-study legal ethics or professional responsibility credit.

Illinois CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Illinois CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 6.0 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 1.0 hour of legal ethics, civility, professionalism CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.

Video Download - Illinois CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 6.0 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 1.0 hour of legal ethics, civility, professionalism CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.

Maine CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Maine CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course may receive up to 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics or harassment and discrimination credit with self-study.

Video Download - Maine CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course may receive up to 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics or harassment and discrimination credit with self-study.

Course Book - Maine CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course may receive up to 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics or harassment and discrimination credit with self-study.

Minnesota CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Minnesota CLE - 6: Approved for up to 6.0 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.

Video Download - Minnesota CLE - 6: Approved for up to 6.0 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.

Missouri CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Missouri CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for up to 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours. No more than 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics credit with self-study.

Video Download - Missouri CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for up to 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours. No more than 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics credit with self-study.

Course Book - Missouri CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for up to 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours. No more than 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics credit with self-study.

Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Video Download - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Course Book - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Montana CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Professional Fitness and Integrity

Earn Until

OnDemand - Montana CLE - 6: This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 1.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.

Video Download - Montana CLE - 6: This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 1.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.

North Dakota CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - North Dakota CLE - 6: North Dakota attorneys completing this program may claim up to 6.0 North Dakota self-study CLE credit hours, including 1.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, on the Report of Compliance.

Video Download - North Dakota CLE - 6: North Dakota attorneys completing this program may claim up to 6.0 North Dakota self-study CLE credit hours, including 1.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, on the Report of Compliance.

Nebraska CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Nebraska CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for up to 6.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 1.0 hour of professional responsibility credit. No more than 5.0 hours of distance learning CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.

Video Download - Nebraska CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for up to 6.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 1.0 hour of professional responsibility credit. No more than 5.0 hours of distance learning CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.

New Hampshire CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professionalism

Earn Until

OnDemand - New Hampshire CLE - 6: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.

Video Download - New Hampshire CLE - 6: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.

New Mexico CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - New Mexico CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the State Bar of New Mexico/MCLE. This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hour of self-study credit, including 1.0 hours of self-study ethics credit.

Video Download - New Mexico CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the State Bar of New Mexico/MCLE. This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hour of self-study credit, including 1.0 hours of self-study ethics credit.

Nevada CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethical Considerations

Earn Until

OnDemand - Nevada CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 1.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.

Video Download - Nevada CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 1.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.

New York CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits
  • 6 Skills
  • 1 Ethics/Professionalism

Earn Until

OnDemand - New York CLE - 7: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 7.0 credit hours. 6.0 hours can be applied to the skills requirement and is approved for experienced attorneys. 1.0 hour can be applied toward the ethics and professionalism requirement and is approved for experienced attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.

Video Download - New York CLE - 7: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 7.0 credit hours. 6.0 hours can be applied to the skills requirement and is approved for experienced attorneys. 1.0 hour can be applied toward the ethics and professionalism requirement and is approved for experienced attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.

Oklahoma CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits
  • 1 Legal Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Oklahoma CLE - 7: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program may qualify for up to 7.0 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 1.0 hour of legal ethics.

Video Download - Oklahoma CLE - 7: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program may qualify for up to 7.0 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 1.0 hour of legal ethics.

Oregon CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Oregon CLE - 6: There was an error building the wording.

Video Download - Oregon CLE - 6: There was an error building the wording.

Pennsylvania CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Pennsylvania CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 5.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 1.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit. No more than 6.0 hours of distance learning CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.

Video Download - Pennsylvania CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 5.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 1.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit. No more than 6.0 hours of distance learning CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.

Tennessee CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professionalism

Earn Until

OnDemand - Tennessee CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education for a maximum of 6.0 hours of Distance Learning credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics/professionalism (EP) credit.

Vermont CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Vermont CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of self-study credit, including 1.0 hour of self-study ethics credit. No more than 10.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn professionalism credit with self-study.

Video Download - Vermont CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of self-study credit, including 1.0 hour of self-study ethics credit. No more than 10.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn professionalism credit with self-study.

Washington CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Washington CLE - 6: This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 5.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 1.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.

Video Download - Washington CLE - 6: This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 5.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 1.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.

West Virginia CLE Approved · 7.2 Total Credits
  • 1.2 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - West Virginia CLE - 7.2: This program may qualify for up to 7.20 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 1.20 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. No more than 12.0 hours of pre-recorded CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.

Video Download - West Virginia CLE - 7.2: This program may qualify for up to 7.20 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 1.20 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. No more than 12.0 hours of pre-recorded CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.

Other Credits
Florida Continuing Mediation Education Approved · 7 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Florida Continuing Mediation Education - 7: This course is eligible for up to 7.0 CME hours, including 1.0 CME ethics hours. Mediators are required to self report those hours applicable to their areas of certification at the time of their renewal.

Video Download - Florida Continuing Mediation Education - 7: This course is eligible for up to 7.0 CME hours, including 1.0 CME ethics hours. Mediators are required to self report those hours applicable to their areas of certification at the time of their renewal.

Course Book (PDF Download)

CLE Credits
Maine CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

Course Book - Maine CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course may receive up to 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics or harassment and discrimination credit with self-study.

Missouri CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

Course Book - Missouri CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for up to 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours. No more than 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics credit with self-study.

Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

Course Book - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.
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Agenda

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  1. Mechanics of Mediation

    1. Mediator Selection
    2. Preparing the Other Side: Timing, Scope, Initial Communication
    3. Preparing the Mediator: Briefs, Exhibits, Experts, etc
    4. Technology Needs and Other Logistics
    5. Understanding the Mediator's Process

  2. Successful Resolution Through Proper Preparation

    1. Establishing Client Goals
    2. Discussing Options for Settlement
    3. A Collaborative Effort: Mediators and Attorneys

  3. Resolute Research Before Negotiation (with sample case)

    1. Evaluation of Costs
    2. Benefits of the Case
    3. Considering the Evidentiary Record
    4. Reviewing Case Law
    5. Anticipating Opposing Arguments
    6. Compounding Risk and Effects

  4. Champion Your Client: Negotiation Tactics

    1. Opening Statements
    2. Establishing Rapport and Ground Rules
    3. Understanding Similarities (and Differences)
    4. Evaluative, Transformative, Facilitative Mediation: What's Right for the Case?
    5. Being Flexible in the Process
    6. Active Listening and Necessary Questions
    7. Maintaining a Record
    8. Using Documentation and Evidence
    9. Top Mistakes to Avoid
    10. When Negotiations Fall Through

  5. Top Tips for Complex Situations

    1. Difficult Clients
    2. E-Mediation and Absent Parties
    3. Matters Involving Minors
    4. Knowing the Limit: Termination and Appointing Another Mediator

  6. Settlement Agreement Suite (with sample agreement)

    1. Properly Documenting Steps
    2. What to Include/Not Include
    3. Enforcement or Re-Mediation
    4. What to do if Settlement is Reached/Not Reache

  7. Ethics in Mediation

    1. Conflicts of Interest
    2. Maintaining Neutrality
    3. Respecting Self-Determination of Parties
    4. Terminating Mediation

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for mediators and attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Rochelle Friedman Walk
Rochelle
Friedman Walk
Aegis Law
Susan N Eccles
Susan N.
Eccles
Adams and Reese LLP
Taylor M LeDuff
Taylor M.
LeDuff
Adams and Reese LLP
Steven M Davis
Steven M.
Davis
Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.
Charles M McCall Medlin
Charles M.
McCall Medlin
Bovis, Kyle, Burch & Medlin, LLC
John C Sciaccotta
John C.
Sciaccotta
Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa
Brenda K Radmacher
Brenda K.
Radmacher
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Speaker bio
Rochelle Friedman Walk

Rochelle Friedman Walk

Aegis Law
Rochelle Friedman Walk

is managing partner at Aegis Law in Tampa, Florida. She is an experienced attorney, business executive, and neutral mediator with a reputation for being thoughtful, strategic, and skillful. Ms. Friedman Walk is widely known for her negotiating skills and ability to bring parties together in win-win, creative solutions. With over 35 years of business and legal experience, she has served as the chief restructuring officer, chief administrative officer, chief legal officer, and business unit manager for several national and multinational business organizations. As an attorney, Ms. Friedman Walk has represented clients in a wide range of legal transactions, including complex commercial, e-commerce, technology, real estate, financial restructuring, and employment matters. Her unique knowledge and skills relating to mergers and acquisitions of e-commerce companies have made her well-known in the field, and she is often regarded as the go-to attorney for Amazon FBA sellers in e-commerce transactions, including representing some of the largest aggregators since their inception. Ms. Friedman Walk has been engaged to help business partners and owners resolve disputes and differences as a neutral mediator or arbitrator, including buy-sell agreements, partner or member buyouts, and new partner or member admissions for LLCs, partnerships, and corporations. In addition to being a skilled attorney and mediator, she is also a member of the FINRA arbitration and mediation panels, has been court-appointed as a receiver and mediator, and is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil and Appellate Mediator since 2010. Ms. Friedman Walk is well-versed in mediation, arbitration, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution, and has helped countless clients resolve disputes outside of the courtroom. She is a Martindale-Hubbell Preeminent (AV)-rated lawyer for over 20 years, a recognition that is reserved for only the highest level of professional excellence. Ms. Friedman Walk has been consistently named as one of the Top Lawyers in Tampa Bay since moving to Florida in 2007 and is included in Martindale-Hubbell's inaugural and all subsequent editions of its Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers (2011-present). She has also been named a Super Lawyer by her peers.

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Susan N Eccles

Susan N. Eccles

Adams and Reese LLP
Susan Eccles

is special counsel in the Baton Rouge office of Adams and Reese LLP. Her practice involves the representation of utilities, prime contractors, subcontractors, sureties, and insurance carriers. Ms. Eccles earned her B.A. degree from Loyola University New Orleans and her J.D. degree, cum laude, from the Loyola University New Orleans School of Law. She is admitted to practice in Louisiana and Texas, as well as before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern, Middle and Western districts of Louisiana; U.S. Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit; and U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

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Taylor M LeDuff

Taylor M. LeDuff

Adams and Reese LLP
Taylor LeDuff

is an associate in the Adams and Reese LLP's Baton Rouge office, practicing primarily in insurance, litigation and education matters impacting HBCUs. In addition, she is experienced in financial services and utilities/telecommunications. Ms. LeDuff's insurance practice is comprised of defending insurance companies in a variety of litigation, including personal injury defense, property damage disputes arising out of the construction industry (including bad faith), regulatory compliance, and professional liability. She is well-versed in all stages of litigation. Ms. LeDuff's multifaceted litigation work has included representing clients in the areas of labor and employment, residential and commercial contractor disputes, and disputes between regulated entities and the Louisiana Department of Insurance. She is a member of several national and local leadership programs; leadership council on Legal Diversity's Pathfinders, AdvanceLaw Diversity Mentorship and Leadership Baton Rouge. Ms. LeDuff earned her J.D. degree from Southern University Law Center, ranking third in her class.

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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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Charles M McCall Medlin

Charles M. McCall Medlin

Bovis, Kyle, Burch & Medlin, LLC
Charles McCall Medlin

is a partner with Bovis, Kyle, Burch & Medlin, LLC. His practice is devoted to civil litigation, with particular emphasis on family law/domestic relations, contracts and torts. Mr. Medlin heads the family law section of the firm. He is a member of Atlanta Bar Association (member, Family Law Section), Forsyth County Bar Association, Georgia Bar Association (member, Family Law Section), State Bar of Georgia, Old Warhorse Club, Lawyer's Club of Atlanta, and Georgia Collaborative Practice Institute. Mr. Medlin is a certified guardian ad litem, arbitrator and mediator. He earned his B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from Duke University and his J.D. degree, with honors, from University of North Carolina.

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John C Sciaccotta

John C. Sciaccotta

Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa
John Sciaccotta

is a member of Aronberg Goldgehn's executive management committee and currently serves as president of the Chicago Bar Association. He has more than 36 years of trial and litigation experience advocating for clients in complex civil litigation, arbitration, mediation and business counseling matters with a special emphasis on complex civil trial and appellate cases brought in federal and state courts and tribunals throughout the United States. Mr. Sciaccotta represents publicly and privately held domestic and foreign business entities, lenders, employers, municipalities, government bodies and individuals in transactional matters and disputes. He has substantial experience representing real estate owners/developers, business owners in a wide array of industries, professional service organizations, partnerships, limited liability companies, manufacturing, construction, technology, professional sales companies, municipalities, hedge funds and broker/dealers, governmental bodies, banks, and lending institutions. Mr. Sciaccotta has significant experience working with professional sports leagues, owners and players, including representing the Arena Football League, its individual teams and owners for many years. In addition, he has been appointed as a neutral arbitrator and mediator for many years to resolve and arbitrate business related disputes. Mr. Sciaccotta serves on the Commercial Panel of the American Arbitration Association's National Roster of Arbitrators. He is active in firm leadership. In addition to serving on the firm's executive management committee, he is the founder and co-chair of the firm's business divorce practice group, chair of the commercial litigation marketing group, founding member of the firm's DEI committee, and co-chair of the firm's marketing committee.

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Brenda K Radmacher

Brenda K. Radmacher

Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Brenda Radmacher

is a partner with Seyfarth Shaw LLP in Los Angeles, California. She focuses her practice on construction law, working as a counselor, litigator, and noted speaker on issues involving landowners, developers, general contractors, and design professionals. She has a multi-faceted practice handling litigation and providing advice and transactional counsel to her construction industry clients. Ms. Radmacher has experience advising clients on risk management best practices; drafting critical documents, contracts, and procedures; and effectively resolving disputes. With nearly 30 years of experience working with construction contractors, construction managers, design professionals, developers, and owners, Ms. Radmacher resolves complex construction disputes through negotiation, mediation, and when necessary, arbitration and litigation. She has worked with clients on projects in California, nationwide, and internationally. Developers, construction companies, and design professionals call on her legal and negotiation expertise for issues including course-of-construction disputes, claims of construction defects, and insurance issues. She has substantial experience in building envelope, water infiltration, and mold-related claims, having counseled clients with respect to hundreds of such matters. Ms. Radmacher works with her clients dealing with mechanic's liens, payment disputes, bid protests, and contract and delay/acceleration claims on both public and private projects. She has substantial experience and expertise in dispute resolution, including a background as a mediator and professor on negotiation and mediation. She also works with clients to utilize innovative project delivery systems, including EPC, design-build, and public-private partnerships (P3). She has represented clients on projects involving renewable energy, airport improvements, surface transportation infrastructure, healthcare, and multifamily housing, providing advice on contract terms, compliance issues, and the resolution of disputes arising out of the performance of complex design and construction contracts.

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