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SUMMARY:A Neutral's Perspective on Complex Litigation
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThis CLE will explore strategies and best practices for effective mediation\, with a focus on the challenges that can arise in complex litigation and the role of counsel\, neutrals\, and the courts in facilitating successful resolution. The discussion will consider how timing\, preparation\, communication\, client and counsel dynamics\, and other practical considerations can influence the mediation process and its outcome. Further information to be shared. \nSpeaker:  \n\nHon. Evelio Grillo (Ret.)\n\nLocation:\nDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina\n \nCost: Full Symposium:  \n\n$550/ticket – Large law firm (51+ attorneys in California) and vendors\n$350/ticket – Medium law firm (11-50 attorneys in California)\n$250/ticket – Small law firm (1-10 attorneys)
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/a-neutrals-perspective-on-complex-litigation/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260902T055516Z
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SUMMARY:Macro View of Micro-Aggressions: True Stories from Litigation Front Lines
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThe California Asian Pacific American Bar Association (Cal-APABA) is thrilled to announce the 2026 Cal-APABA Annual Conference\, coming to San Diego! \nTaking place from September 25-26\, 2026\, this year’s gathering centers on the theme: Golden State Advocacy: Making Waves & Breaking Barriers. Our 2026 theme reflects Cal-APABA’s commitment to amplifying the collective voice of the APA legal community. Together\, we will explore the waves of impact our members are creating across the profession and identify the strategies necessary for breaking the barriers that still stand in the way of equity and leadership. \nJoin us for high-level MCLE programming\, prestigious networking\, and a shared mission to shape the future of advocacy in the Golden State. \nSpeaker:  \n\nHon. Vedica Puri (Ret.)\n\nLocation:\nThe Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter \nCost:\nFull Conference + Saturday Gala – $575
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/macro-view-of-micro-aggressions-true-stories-from-litigation-front-lines/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T120000
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SUMMARY:Managing Disputes Differently: Lessons from the the Brain Science to Improve Outcomes and Client Satisfaction
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nMark LeHocky – a former complex litigator turned general counsel turned mediator — shares the behavioral science of handicapping errors of counsel and clients and provides a strategic road map to navigate toward satisfactory as well as attainable results. Based upon Berkeley Law course Managing Difficult Legal Conversations\, Mark highlights the behavioral science data showing where errors germinate and specific strategies to preempt them where possible and to recover from them when not. Based on his ADR work premised on these concepts\, Mark has twice been voted Mediation Attorney of the Year for the San Francisco region through Best Lawyers’ peer rating organization. \nSpeaker:  \n\nMark LeHocky\, ADR Services\, Inc.\n\nLocation:\nZoom Webinar \nCost:\n$0  – Complimentary Program
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/managing-disputes-differently-lessons-from-the-the-brain-science-to-improve-outcomes-and-client-satisfaction/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261009T095000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261009T105000
DTSTAMP:20260908T222002Z
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SUMMARY:Difficult Conversations: Resolving Disputes with Clients and Opposing Counsel
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nSeminar theme: Litigation in 2026: Effective Advocacy in the Age of AI\, Fake News\, and the Vanishing Attention Span.\n* You must join and indicate your local ABTL chapter to be eligible to attend this seminar. \nSpeaker:  \n\nMark LeHocky\, Esq. – ADR Services\, Inc.\, Moderator\nMagistrate Judge Margo A. Rocconi – United States District Court\, Central District of California\nRaymond A. Cardozo – Reed Smith LLP\nKathleen M. Erskine – Cohen Williams LLP\n\nDate: October 9\, 2026\nTime: 9:50 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. \nLocation:\nPark Hyatt Aviara\nCarlsbad\, California \nCost:\nFull Seminar $1\,195.00*
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/difficult-conversations-resolving-disputes-with-clients-and-opposing-counsel/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261013T120000
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SUMMARY:Mediation 101: A Practical Guide to Mediation From Brief to Deal
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nSuccessful mediation is rarely accidental. The difference between a case that gains traction and one that stalls often comes down to how effectively counsel prepares\, presents\, negotiates\, and manages the process. \nThis practical\, strategy-driven program from 3 lawyer/mediators with combined experience of over 130 years takes attorneys through mediation from the first brief to the final deal. Participants will learn how to craft a persuasive brief\, prepare clients and experts for the dynamics of the day\, build credibility\, and use offers\, counteroffers\, brackets\, and other negotiating tools to create meaningful movement. The program will also address how to manage difficult personalities\, overcome impasse\, set realistic client expectations\, and maintain momentum when negotiations become challenging. \nDesigned for lawyers who want to mediation success\, this program focuses on the techniques\, judgment\, and practical choices that can materially improve the chances for resolution—and ensure that\, once a deal is reached\, the settlement is clearly and effectively documented. \nSpeaker:  \n\nJohn Hanover\, Esq.\nBob Mann\, Esq.\nDrew Pauly\, Esq.\n\nLocation:\nZoom Webinar\n \nCost:\n$0 – Complimentary Program
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/mediation-101-a-practical-guide-to-mediation-from-brief-to-deal/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T133000
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SUMMARY:Mock Trial as a Mediation Tool: Breaking Impasse Through Evidence Testing
DESCRIPTION:Description:  \nTold through the lens of an actual dispute involving a parallel class action\, this session presents dual perspectives — mediator and defense counsel — on when and how to introduce mock trials as a mediation tool. Attendees will learn how to draft a joint protocol\, extract usable intelligence from jury deliberations\, and leverage results for both settlement and trial preparation if mediation ultimately fails. \nSpeakers: \nLeonard Levy\, Esq. – ADR Services\, Inc. \nDina Cox\, Esq. – Lewis Wagner & Trimble \nJanelle Kilies\, Esq. – Lewis Wagner & Trimble
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/mock-trial-as-a-mediation-tool-breaking-impasse-through-evidence-testing/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019
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SUMMARY:The 35th Annual Environmental Law Conference at Yosemite
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThe Environmental Law Conference at Yosemite® is nationally recognized as the largest and most prestigious gathering in California of leaders in environmental\, land use\, and natural resources law. We hope you will join us and many of our nation’s top environmental officials\, lawyers\, and other professionals for four days of legal education and collegiality in Yosemite when we open our registration in 2026.\nEarn up to 11.25 Hours of MCLE\, which can include 3 Hours Implicit Bias\, 1.5 Hours Technology in the Practice of Law and 1.5 Hours Civility in the Legal Profession. \nSpeaker:  \n\nHon. Winifred Smith (Ret.)\n\nLocation:\nTenaya Lodge\n \nCost:\n$825 Member; $950 Non-member
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/the-35th-annual-environmental-law-conference-at-yosemite/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T130000
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SUMMARY:What's That Sound?
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nJoin us for a discussion on the growing health and legal implications of noise pollution.  Sponsored by the SCCBA Environmental Law Section.\nThis is a hybrid program.  Program and Lunch Hosted by Berliner Cohen LLP.  If attending in-person\, below is the schedule:\n11:30am – 12:00pm Check-In and Lunch*\n12:00pm – 1:00pm MCLE Program \nSpeakers:  \n\nGideon Kracov – ADR Services\, Inc.\, Moderator\nMonica Hammer – Berliner Cohen\nSanne Knudsen – University of Washington School of Law\nDon Mooney – Law Office of Donald B. Mooney\nHeather Bruce – Illingworth & Rodkin\, Inc.\n\nLocation:\nHybrid in-person at Berliner Cohen San Jose & via Zoom \nCost:\n$0 Members │ $90 Non-Members
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/whats-that-sound/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
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SUMMARY:ADR Services\, Inc. Speakers at the CLA Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nClick on the session to expand for the panel description. https://calawyers.org/2026-annual-meeting/schedule/  \nSpeaker:  \n\nHon. Paul Bacigalupo (Ret.) – Session 3B: AI Utilization in International Arbitration and Mediation\nPatrick Kelly\, Esq. – Session 9: From Task Force to the Day-to-Day Practice of Law: A Bench-Bar View of our Five years since the California Civility Task Force Report\nAna Sambold\, Esq. – Session 10B: How to Settle a Case the Other Side Doesn’t Want to Settle\n\nLocation:\nSheraton San Diego Resort \nCost:\nFull Conference Members $655 │ Non-Members $855
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/adr-services-inc-speakers-at-the-cla-annual-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T210000
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SUMMARY:Hon. Terri Jackson\, Jurist of Distinction\, Interviewed by Hon. Winifred Smith (Ret.)
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nJoin Women Lawyers of Alameda County (WLAC) this October for our 45th Annual Judges’ Reception\, a signature event celebrating excellence\, leadership\, and service within the legal community. \n This longstanding tradition brings together members of the bench\, bar\, and broader legal community for an evening of recognition and connection. During the reception\, WLAC will honor our scholarship recipients and present awards for Law Firm of the Year\, Jurist of the Year\, and Attorney of the Year\, recognizing individuals and organizations whose contributions have made a meaningful impact on the profession and our community. \nWe look forward to welcoming colleagues and friends to celebrate this milestone evening\, reflect on WLAC’s 45-year legacy\, and continue our commitment to supporting and uplifting women in the law. \nSpeakers:  \n\nHon. Terri Jackson – First Appellate District\nHon. Winifred Smith (Ret.) – ADR Services\, Inc.\n\nLocation:\nPreservation Park\, Oakland \nCost:\n$125 – use code “LATEBIRD” for $25 off!
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/hon-terri-jackson-jurist-of-distinction-interviewed-by-hon-winifred-smith-ret/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261029
DTSTAMP:20260806T220720Z
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SUMMARY:Women En Mass
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nFounded and hosted by Aimee Wagstaff of the Wagstaff Law Firm\, Women En Mass brings together the best and brightest female plaintiff mass tort attorneys to discuss issues that affect women\, from the boardroom to the courtroom. It’s a chance to bond with fellow attorneys\, strengthen existing relationships and create new connections in one of the most beautiful places in the Western United States. The world may have changed a great deal for women in America over the last 100 years\, but there’s still work to be done. And WEM represents the perfect opportunity to work toward solutions that can make a positive impact on the lives of women everywhere. \nSpeaker:  \n\nHon. Winifred Smith (Ret.)\n\nLocation:\nThe St. Regis Aspen Resort\n \nCost:\n$1\,440.90
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/women-en-mass/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261104
DTSTAMP:20260520T183123Z
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SUMMARY:2026 CAL-ABOTA Hawaii Conference
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nWe are thrilled to be returning to Maui and the Fairmont Kea Lani for an extraordinary conference week and to celebrate this year?s Trial Lawyer of the Year\, Joe McMonigle of the San Francisco Chapter. Perched on one of Maui?s most coveted stretches of shoreline\, the luxe setting of the Fairmont Kea Lani is an enviable tropical paradise. Wake up each morning to gentle waves lapping at the shore\, swaying palms singing in the trade winds and expansive views of turquoise waters stretching all the way to the horizon. Only steps away from your suite is Polo Beach renowned for its golden soft sand\, calm swimming\, excellent snorkeling and tranquil sunsets. \nSpeaker:  \n\nHon. Tani Cantil-Sakauye (Ret.)\n\nLocation:\nFairmont Kea Lani
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/2026-cal-abota-hawaii-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261106T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261106T130000
DTSTAMP:20260908T222412Z
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SUMMARY:Maximizing Settlement in Mediation
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThis program will examine the legal frameworks and practical challenges of mediating the litigated case with a focus on strategies to obtain the best possible outcome for your client by reaching durable\, cost effective solutions. \nSpeaker:  \n\nLee Mendelson\, Esq.\n\nLocation:\nZoom\n \nCost:\n$0 SFVBA Members │ $30 Non-Members
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/maximizing-settlement-in-mediation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261117T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261117T154500
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SUMMARY:Mind Games & Money: The Psychology Behind Maximizing Recovery in Subrogation Negotiation
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nSuccessful negotiators understand that settlement decisions are driven by more than facts and legal arguments. This engaging program explores the psychological principles that influence negotiation behavior and settlement outcomes. Participants will learn how cognitive biases\, emotions\, framing\, anchoring\, loss aversion\, optimism bias\, and egocentrism impact decision-making at the bargaining table. The presentation also examines techniques such as active listening\, validation\, strategic questioning\, and interest-based negotiation to build trust and move parties toward resolution. Through practical examples and interactive discussion\, attendees will gain tools to overcome impasse\, increase persuasion\, and maximize settlement opportunities. \nSpeaker: \n\nLee Mendelson\, Esq. – ADR Services\, Inc.\nJason Sullivan\, Esq. – Rathbone Group\n\nLocation:\nAustin\, TX\n \nCost:\nFull Conference: $1\,950 \n 
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/mind-games-money-the-psychology-behind-maximizing-recovery-in-subrogation-negotiation/
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