CLE: Mediation Mastery: Practical Techniques & Essential Ethics
June 10 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
CLE: Mediation Mastery: Practical Techniques & Essential Ethics
Retired U.S. Magistrate Judge Christian Hummel, Jeffrey Anderson, Esq., Stephen Helmer, Esq., and Ryan Donovan, Esq. (moderator) will provide their perspectives on the use of arbitration and mediation to resolve cases. They will offer useful tips and techniques to aid in the resolution of disputes, as well as guidance on document submissions and preparing your client for the mediation process. Learn the principles of evaluating a case, timing and approach to resolution, judge/mediator assessment and responsibility, plaintiff experience and strategy, and defense perspective. This course will also focus on ethics in mediation, emphasizing the ethical obligations of mediators, attorneys, and parties in the mediation process, and will address issues of confidentiality, impartiality, conflicts of interest, and the duty to negotiate in good faith.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
12:00 to 1:30 pm
Virtual Program
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Detailed Agenda:
Preparing for Mediation – Appropriate Submission and Pre-mediation Client Preparation (25 Min).
Mediation Conduct – Allowing the process to work and reading the room (25 Min).
Ethical Obligations – Confidentiality, Good Faith representation, and Professionalism (25 Min).
Questions and Answers (15 Min).
CLE Credit Eligibility: 1 Credit, Skills, .5 Credit, Ethics
THIS IS AN FCBA MEMBERS-ONLY PROGRAM
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS JUNE 6, 2025
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The NDNY FCBA has been certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of continuing legal education in the State of New York. “Mediation Mastery: Practical Techniques & Essential Ethics” has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.0 Credit in Skills and .5 Credit in Ethics. This program is appropriate for newly admitted and experienced attorneys.
