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SUMMARY:Debra Bogaards & MyKhanh Shelton Speaking at WITTS
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThe 5th Annual Women in Trial Travel Summit® (WITTS) will take place at the stunning Conrad resort in Punta Mita\, Mexico. Hosted by Lauren Wood—trial attorney with L Wood Law and the owner of Travel is the Cure—this unique attorney conference blends legal education with luxury travel. WITTS offers women lawyers the chance to connect with peers\, earn MCLE* credits\, network with vendors\, and enjoy some well-deserved fun in the sun. \nThe 2026 event will feature MCLE classes in the mornings and hosted networking events in the afternoons and evenings. Past WITTS events\, also held at the Conrad Punta de Mita\, have included welcome receptions\, poolside cocktails with live mariachi\, a keynote lunch and a hosted dinner with a lively Cuban-band. \nSpeaker:  \n\nDebra Bogaards\, Esq.\nMyKhanh Shelton\, Esq.\n\nLocation:\nConrad resort in Punta Mita\, Mexico \nCost:\n$795 Full Conference
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/debra-bogaards-stacie-hausner-speaking-at-witts/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260427T100000
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SUMMARY:The Insurance Universe Post-Pinto v. Farmers (2021)
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThe Pinto decision upended long-standing assumptions in California insurance litigation\, directly challenging the validity of CACI 2334 and setting off a wave of change across bad faith failure-to-settle claims. In response\, courts and legislators acted—producing two significant published opinions and ushering in Code of Civil Procedure § 999\, which now governs pre-litigation settlement demands. \nIn this program\, mediator and retired Judge Vedica Puri will unpack: \n\nWhat Pinto really changed about bad faith litigation;\nHow recent decisions like Hedayati and Planet Bingo extend or limit that reasoning;\nWhy CACI 2334 had to be revised—and what the new instruction means for trials;\nHow CCP § 999 is reshaping settlement strategies and potential liability.\nWhether you represent plaintiffs\, defend insurers\, or mediate coverage disputes\, this program will help you understand and adapt to the new legal landscape\n\nSpeaker:  \n\nHon. Vedica Puri (Ret.)\n\nLocation:\nZoom\n \nCost:\n$0 Members │$45 Non-Members
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/the-insurance-universe-post-pinto-v-farmers-2021-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T180000
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SUMMARY:How Employment Cases Actually Settle: Psychology\, Anchoring\, and Strategic Negotiation
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nUsing real-world mediation insights\, MyKhanh Shelton and Stacie Hausner of ADR Services\, Inc. explore how opening moves\, anchoring psychology\, and end-of-day strategy shape settlement outcomes in employment cases. Designed for employment litigators\, the program will cover how to: \n\nMake strategic opening offers that invite productive negotiation\nRecognize and respond to anchoring attempts in employment mediations\nManage client expectations and psychological dynamics in the room\n\nThrough examples drawn from employment discrimination\, termination\, and workplace dispute mediations\, attendees will walk away with tools they can apply in their next negotiation. \nSpeakers:  \n\nStacie Feldman Hausner\, Esq. \nMyKhanh Shelton\, Esq.\n\nLocation:\nWebinar \nCost:\n$0 Members │ $45 Non-Members
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/how-employment-cases-actually-settle-psychology-anchoring-and-strategic-negotiation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T130000
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SUMMARY:Understanding California’s Labor Code §2699.3 and PAGA ENE: Procedure\, Practice & Impact
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nCalifornia Labor Code §2699.3 has altered the procedural path of PAGA litigation by introducing a statutory Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE) process that\, in practice\, often functions as an early mediation. \nThis program will break down the statute’s language and legislative origins\, outline the ENE timeline and hearing procedure\, and examine how courts are implementing the process. The panel will then turn to real-world application: Does ENE meaningfully change outcomes? How flexible are the statutory timelines? And why do many cases ultimately resemble traditional mediation? \nFinally\, the discussion will explore broader implications for employers\, employees\, and the courts — including pending regulations\, the anticipated California Supreme Court decision in Leeper v. Shipt\, Inc.\, and the political and budgetary forces shaping PAGA’s future. \nAt bottom\, this program discusses the real-world implications of this procedural reform\, and what the future may hold for PAGA litigation. \nSpeakers:  \n\nHon. Paul Burdick (Ret.) – ADR Services\, Inc.\nPhyllis Cheng\, Esq. – ADR Services\, Inc.\nHon. James Lambden (Ret.) – ADR Services\, Inc.\n\nLocation:\nZoom Webinar\n \nCost:\n $0 – Complimentary Program \nWritten Materials >>>
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/understanding-californias-labor-code-%c2%a72699-3-and-paga-ene-procedure-practice-impact/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419
DTSTAMP:20260327T002736Z
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UID:4640-1776297600-1776556799@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:Mediation is not a trial – It is a negotiation
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThe PDI Convocation is an annual event where you will be able to network with Primerus members and clients alike while earning continuing education credits in your field.\nDon’t miss the opportunity to re-connect with those you know and reach out to potential new referral resources. \nSpeaker:  \n\nJames Lance\, Esq.\n\nLocation:\nOmni La Costa Resort & Spa \nCost:\nFull Conference $5\,799
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/mediation-is-not-a-trial-it-is-a-negotiation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T120000
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness in Litigation
DESCRIPTION:Description: \n\nIdentify key data and trends related to attorney burnout\, incivility\, and wellness challenges in the legal profession \n Recognize the ethical and professional risks associated with neglecting health and well-being \n Apply guided breathing and mindfulness techniques to improve focus and reduce stress \n Understand resilience through the five pillars of wellness: physical\, emotional\, spiritual\, social\, and mental health \n Implement practical\, everyday tools to manage stress and maintain balance in high pressure legal environments\n\nSpeaker:  \n\nHon. Paul Bacigalupo (Ret.) – ADR Services\, Inc.\nJean Hyams\, Esq. – Vinick Hyams Trial Partners\n\nLocation:\nZoom\n \nCost:\n$55 Members │$65.00 Non-Members
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/mindfulness-in-litigation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T120000
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UID:4565-1775736000-1775739600@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:The C.A.R. Dispute Resolution Center And Best Practices for Real Estate Mediations
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThis program provides a practical overview of best practices for real property mediations conducted privately\, and through the California Association of REALTORS® (CAR). Gideon Kracov and Neil Kalin examine the structure and procedures of the CAR Mediation Program and the core principles guiding effective mediations\, including confidentiality\, party self-determination\, and impartiality.  \nThe speakers address common real estate disputes—such as nondisclosure\, contract breaches\, landlord-tenant issues\, HOA conflicts\, title disputes\, property damage\, and neighbor matters—while offering practical guidance on planning for successful mediations. Topics include timing\, pre-mediation preparation\, attendance decisions\, joint sessions\, term sheets\, and special considerations involving multiple parties\, insurance\, government entities\, and experts. The program concludes with a discussion of key mediation tools and strategies\, where viewers can learn practical information to apply to real property cases. \nSpeaker:  \n\nGideon Kracov – ADR Services\, Inc.\nNeil Kalin – California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.)\n\nLocation:\nZoom Webinar\n \nCost:\n$0 – Complimentary Program \nWritten Materials >>>
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/best-practices-for-california-association-of-realtors-and-real-estate-mediations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260401T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260401T130000
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UID:4560-1775044800-1775048400@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:The Construction Dispute Summit: Killing the "Billing Event" and Mastering the High-Stakes End Game
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nConstruction litigation in California has reached a critical crossroads where complex multi-party disputes often devolve into aimless\, expensive “billing events” rather than structured paths to resolution. This marquee panel brings together an elite class of neutrals and practitioners from JAMS\, AAA\, and ADR Services to dismantle these inefficiencies and provide a definitive roadmap to the “End Game.” Moving far beyond “Mediation 101\,” this session explores the tactical preparation\, risk transfer nuances\, and the 2026 digital divide of Zoom versus in-person negotiations required to break insurance logjams. Attendees will learn to shift their mindset from merely attending a session to aggressively driving a resolution through diligent investigation and sophisticated deal-structuring\, replacing procedural “drift” with a disciplined\, high-velocity approach to settlement. \nSpeaker:  \n\nBob Friedenberg\, Esq. – ADR Services\, Inc. & Others \n\nLocation:\nOCBA Headquarters\, 4101 Westerly Place\, Newport Beach\, CA 92660\n \nCost:\nTBA
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/title-construction-law-sections-mediation-panel/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260402
DTSTAMP:20260309T211815Z
CREATED:20260309T211815Z
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UID:4617-1774915200-1775087999@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:Hon. Winifred Speaking at the Class Action Law Forum™ Mass Torts Summit
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nNew for 2026\, we are excited to host Western Alliance Bank’s Class Action Law ForumTM Mass Torts Summit at the Pendry San Diego in collaboration with the University of San Diego Law. The summit directly benefits the Western Alliance Bank Scholarship Fund\, supporting a USD Law School student in financial need. \nJoin us for a two day summit focused on the latest insights and strategies in Mass Torts. Attendees will hear insights and take part in discussions on the most important developments and issues surrounding mass torts. Gain actionable strategies\, understand emerging trends\, and learn how these developments impact businesses\, law firms and clients. Our panelists include sitting federal judges and top defense and plaintiffs’ attorneys. \nSpeaker:  \n\nHon. Winifred Smith (Ret.) – ADR Services\, Inc.\n\nLocation:\nPendry San Diego\n550 J Street\nSan Diego\, CA 92101 \nCost:\n$600 Full Conference
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/hon-winifred-speaking-at-the-class-action-law-forum-mass-torts-summit/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T120000
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CREATED:20260210T224349Z
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SUMMARY:Important New 2025 Employment Cases
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nIn this one-hour seminar Monty McIntyre\, Plaintiff’s counsel Will Small\, and Defense counsel Micaela Banach will discuss many important case employment case decisions published in 2025 by the California Supreme Court and the Courts of Appeal. \nSpeaker:  \n\nMonty McIntyre\, Esq. – ADR Services\, Inc.\nWill Small\, Esq. – Small Law PC\nMicaela Banach\, Esq. – Nukk-Freeman & Cerra\, PC\n\nLocation:\nZoom Webinar \nCost:\n$0 – Complimentary Program \nWritten Materials >>>
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/important-new-2025-employment-cases/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260317T163657Z
CREATED:20260217T172745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T163657Z
UID:4570-1773921600-1773925200@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:Mediating Wrongful Eviction & Habitability Claims:  The Dynamic Interplay between Tenants\, Landlords and Carriers
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nMediation of affirmative tenant claims are never just two-sided disputes — they are multi-layered negotiations shaped by local eviction control ordinances\, insurance coverage issues\, and the value of the tenancy. \nJoin Steve Abern (Mediator/Panel Counsel)\, Jacqueline Ravenscroft (Plaintiff’s Counsel)\, and Jeff Woo (Personal Counsel) for a candid\, practical discussion of who’s really in the room — and how their roles intersect before and during mediation. \nThis program moves beyond generic mediation advice to focus on the players and their interplay: panel counsel\, personal counsel\, claims representatives\, and plaintiff’s counsel. Through real-world habitability and wrongful eviction case examples\, the panel will explore preparation and case evaluation\, insurance coverage issues\, attorney’s fees\, statutory penalties\, potential tenancy buyouts\, and the optics that influence carrier decision-making. \nAttendees will gain a clearer understanding of how each role evaluates risk\, communicates with carriers\, navigates authority\, and shifts strategy at mediation — and how to work more effectively across the aisle to reach resolution. \nSpeakers:  \n\nSteve Abern – ADR Services\, Inc.\nJacqueline Ravenscroft – Tobener Ravenscroft\nJeffery Woo – Womble Bond Dickinson LLP\n\nLocation:\nZoom Webinar\n \nCost:\n$0 – Complimentary Program \nHandout Materials – Glossary of Roles & Terms >>>
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/mediating-wrongful-eviction-habitability-claims-the-dynamic-interplay-between-tenants-landlords-and-carriers/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260322
DTSTAMP:20260114T213631Z
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UID:4488-1773878400-1774137599@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:Government Writ Practice 201
DESCRIPTION:Description: Save the date for the Inaugural Public Law Conference\, a new forum designed to explore the changing landscape of public law and public-sector governance. This event brings together practitioners\, policymakers\, and public servants for essential training\, timely discussions\, and practical insights that support effective government at every level. \nThe program will feature engaging sessions on Public Records and Public Meetings\, Environmental Public Law\, Labor Public Law\, and a Public Law 101 overview for those seeking foundational knowledge. Each session is crafted to provide clear\, relevant guidance for both experienced professionals and newcomers to the field. \nAlongside the formal presentations\, the conference offers space for meaningful dialogue\, shared learning\, and connection among colleagues committed to strengthening public service. We appreciate your interest and participation as we launch this important initiative and thank you for being part of the first step toward what we hope becomes a long-standing tradition of collaboration and professional growth in public law. \nLocation:\n1775 E Mission Bay Drive\, San Diego\, CA 92109\n \nCost:\nTBA
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/government-writ-practice-201/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260317T120000
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CREATED:20260130T231553Z
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SUMMARY:What I Wish the Other Side Knew
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nCo-Sponsored by the Women in Trial Travel Summit\, What I Wish the Other Side Knew pulls back the curtain on what really matters to each participant in mediation. \nIn this candid\, practitioner-driven program\, seasoned panelists include plaintiff’s attorney Michelle West\, defense attorney Wilma Gray\, and mediator Debra Bogaards (who has a background representing both sides). The panel will share the insights they rarely get to say out loud—what they need\, what they worry about\, and what helps (or hurts) the path to resolution. \nThe panel explores critical moments before and during mediation\, including effective briefing and information exchange\, navigating layered insurance coverage and multiple parties\, addressing ability-to-pay issues and bankruptcy realities\, and preparing clients for the emotional and strategic “day in court” experience. The discussion concludes with practical strategies for crafting creative\, sometimes non-monetary settlement terms that move cases forward when money alone isn’t enough. \nDesigned for attorneys on both sides of the aisle\, this program offers practical perspective-shifting insights that can lead to more productive mediations—and better outcomes for clients. \nSpeakers:  \n\nDebra Bogaards\, Mediator – ADR Services\, Inc.\nMichelle West\, Plaintiff’s Counsel – Robinson Calcagnie\nWilma Gray\, Defense Counsel – McNamara\, Ambacher\, Wheeler\, Hirsig & Gray LLP\nLauren Wood\, Moderator – L Woods Law & WITTS Founder\n\nLocation:\nZoom Webinar\n \nCost:\n$0 – Complimentary Program \nHandout >>>
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/what-i-wish-the-other-side-knew/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260312T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260312T131500
DTSTAMP:20260109T223238Z
CREATED:20260109T223238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T223238Z
UID:4484-1773316800-1773321300@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:Getting to Yes Without Getting in Trouble: How Does New ABA Ethics Opinion 518 Impact Your Mediations?
DESCRIPTION:Description:\n Join us for an engaging\, interactive panel with Southern California mediation masters on new ABA Ethics Opinion 518.  The panel will discuss mediation ethics and provide practical tips and techniques from decades of real-world experience mediating high stakes litigated cases. \nSpeaker:  \n\nEleanor Barr | Barr Mediation\nLonnie Giamela | Fisher & Phillips LLP\nGideon Kracov | ADR Services\, Inc.\nHon. John Leo Wagner (Ret.)| Judicate West\n\nLocation:\nWebinar\n \nCost:\n$35 LACBA Members │ $45 Non-Members
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/getting-to-yes-without-getting-in-trouble-how-does-new-aba-ethics-opinion-518-impact-your-mediations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260310T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260310T093000
DTSTAMP:20251121T013509Z
CREATED:20251022T010735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T013509Z
UID:4404-1773131400-1773135000@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:The Abundance Agenda: Eminent Domain Dispute Resolution Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nPresented at the California Eminent Domain Annual Conference: From Project Inception to Acquisition: Collaborative Solutions. \nSpeaker:  \n\nGideon Kracov – ADR Services\, Inc.\nGlenn Block – California Eminent Domain Law Group\, Glendale\nShannon Nessier – Hanson Bridgett\, Sacramento\n\nLocation:\nHyatt Regency\, Irvine CA\n \nCost:\nFull Conference $1\,195
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/the-abundance-agenda-eminent-domain-dispute-resolution-strategies/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T170000
DTSTAMP:20260304T150213Z
CREATED:20251119T173438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T150213Z
UID:4435-1772616600-1772643600@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:ADR in Practice: ADR Services\, Inc. 6th Annual MCLE Day Event
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nADR In Practice. Real Tools for Real Cases.\nJoin us for two full days of engaging MCLE Programming! Featuring ADR Services\, Inc. speakers\, this immersive event is designed to strengthen your everyday practice. You’ll leave each program with concrete practice tips\, strategic takeaways\, and materials designed for immediate use. Register for the event\, and you will be able to build a custom agenda to attend as many courses as you need!\nAll credits will be issued before the 2026 MCLE reporting deadline of March 30\, 2026. \nSpeakers:  \n\nHon. Verna Adams (Ret.)\nHon. Paul Bacigalupo (Ret.)\nDebra Bogaards\, Esq.\nHon. Suzanne Ramos Bolanos (Ret.)\nHon. Paul Burdick (Ret.)\nHon. Thomas Goethals (Ret.)\nHon. Evelio Grillo (Ret.)\nJohn Hanover\, Esq.\nStacie Feldman Hausner\nHon. Paul Herbert (Ret.)\nHon. Kathleen Kelly (Ret.)\nHon. Gregory Keosian (Ret.)\nHon. John Kralik (Ret.)\nMark Kramer\, Esq.\nJames Lance\, Esq.\nHon. Leslie Landau (Ret.)\nHon. Jo-Lynne Lee (Ret.)\nTed Levin\, Esq.\nPeter Linn\, Esq.\nHon. Susan Lopez-Giss (Ret.)\nLee Mendelson\, Esq.\nMichael Nebenzahl\, Esq.\nHon. Margaret Oldendorf (Ret.)\nHon. Stephen Pulido (Ret.)\nHon. Vedica Puri (Ret.)\nHon. David Rosen (Ret.)\nRichard Segal\, Esq.\nMyKhanh Shelton\, Esq.\nEdward Weiss\, Esq.\nHon. Thomas Willhite (Ret.)\nHon. Victoria Wood (Ret.)\n\nLocation:\nZoom Event \nCLE: The full conference offers the following twelve (12) Hours of MCLE Credit:  \n\nFour (4) Hours Legal Ethics Credit (in two 2-hour sessions) \nOne (1) Hour Civility Credit \nTwo (2) Hours Competence (including 1-hour Prevention & Detection\, and 1-hour Wellness)\nTwo (2) Hours Elimination of Bias (including 1-hour Elimination of Bias and 1-hour Implicit Bias) \nOne (1) Hour Technology in the Law\nTwo (2) Hours General Credit\n\nTechnology – Navigating the Digital Courtroom: Ethical Use of AI\, Digital Evidence\, and Remote Practice Tools\nWed\, Mar 4\, 2026 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM PST\nSlide Deck >>>\nTop tips >>> \nLegal Ethics Part II – The New Ethics Rulebook: Conflicts\, Compliance & Civility\nWed\, Mar 4\, 2026 10:45 AM – 12:45 PM PST\nSlide Deck >>>\nTop tips >>> \nWellness Competence – Finding and Building a Community of Wellness: Mentorship\, Connection & Civility in Today’s Legal Practice\nWed\, Mar 4\, 2026 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM PST\nSlide Deck >>>\nTop tips >>> \nFrom Preparation to Resolution: Strategic Pre- and Post-Mediation Tactics\nWed\, Mar 4\, 2026 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM PST\nSlide Deck >>>\nTop tips >>> \nPrevention and Detection Competence – From Warning Signs to Solutions: Competence\, Impairment & Ethical Responsibility\nWed\, Mar 4\, 2026 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST\nSlide Deck >>>\nTop tips >>> \n\nAll credits are participatory credit. Attending the full conference will qualify you for all “special” credit areas needed for your reporting period.  \nCost:\n$0 Complimentary Program
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/adr-in-practice-adr-services-inc-6th-annual-mcle-day-event-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260303T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260303T170000
DTSTAMP:20260303T143922Z
CREATED:20251119T002205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T143922Z
UID:4433-1772530200-1772557200@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:ADR in Practice: ADR Services\, Inc. 6th Annual MCLE Day Event
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nADR In Practice. Real Tools for Real Cases.\nJoin us for two full days of engaging MCLE Programming! Featuring ADR Services\, Inc. speakers\, this immersive event is designed to strengthen your everyday practice. You’ll leave each program with concrete practice tips\, strategic takeaways\, and materials designed for immediate use. Register for the event\, and you will be able to build a custom agenda to attend as many courses as you need!\nAll credits will be issued before the 2026 MCLE reporting deadline of March 30\, 2026. \nSpeakers:  \n\nHon. Verna Adams (Ret.)\nHon. Paul Bacigalupo (Ret.)\nDebra Bogaards\, Esq.\nHon. Suzanne Ramos Bolanos (Ret.)\nHon. Paul Burdick (Ret.)\nHon. Thomas Goethals (Ret.)\nHon. Evelio Grillo (Ret.)\nJohn Hanover\, Esq.\nStacie Feldman Hausner\nHon. Paul Herbert (Ret.)\nHon. Kathleen Kelly (Ret.)\nHon. Gregory Keosian (Ret.)\nHon. John Kralik (Ret.)\nMark Kramer\, Esq.\nJames Lance\, Esq.\nHon. Leslie Landau (Ret.)\nHon. Jo-Lynne Lee (Ret.)\nTed Levin\, Esq.\nPeter Linn\, Esq.\nHon. Susan Lopez-Giss (Ret.)\nLee Mendelson\, Esq.\nMichael Nebenzahl\, Esq.\nHon. Margaret Oldendorf (Ret.)\nHon. Stephen Pulido (Ret.)\nHon. Vedica Puri (Ret.)\nHon. David Rosen (Ret.)\nRichard Segal\, Esq.\nMyKhanh Shelton\, Esq.\nEdward Weiss\, Esq.\nHon. Thomas Willhite (Ret.)\nHon. Victoria Wood (Ret.)\n\nLocation:\nZoom Event \nCLE: The full conference offers the following twelve (12) Hours of MCLE Credit:  \n\nFour (4) Hours Legal Ethics Credit (in two 2-hour sessions)\n\nOne (1) Hour Civility Credit\n\nTwo (2) Hours Competence (including 1-hour Prevention & Detection\, and 1-hour Wellness)\n\nTwo (2) Hours Elimination of Bias (including 1-hour Elimination of Bias and 1-hour Implicit Bias)\n\nOne (1) Hour Technology in the Law\n\nTwo (2) Hours General Credit\n\nImplicit Bias/Bias-Reducing Strategies – Implicit Bias in Practice: What the Law Requires—and What Lawyers Can Do\nTue\, Mar 3\, 2026 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM PST\nSlide Deck >>>\nTop tips >>> \nSmart Moves: Advanced Negotiation Strategy in Mediation\nTue\, Mar 3\, 2026 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM PST\nTop tips >>> \nElimination of Bias – Beyond “Fit”: Redesigning Hiring to Reduce Bias and Improve Outcomes\nTue\, Mar 3\, 2026 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST\nSlide Deck >>>\nTop tips >>> \nCivility – Beyond “Be Nice”: Practical Strategies for Managing an Uncivil Opponent\nTue\, Mar 3\, 2026 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM PST\nSlide Deck >>>\nTop tips >>> \nLegal Ethics Part I – Everyday Ethics in Mediation & Litigation: How Ethics Impact Your Daily Practice\, and What to Do If Things Go Wrong\nTue\, Mar 3\, 2026 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST\nSlide Deck >>>\nTop tips >>> \n\n\nAll credits are participatory credit. Attending the full conference will qualify you for all “special” credit areas needed for your reporting period.  \n\nCost:\n$0 Complimentary Program
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/adr-in-practice-adr-services-inc-6th-annual-mcle-day-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T130000
DTSTAMP:20260211T013139Z
CREATED:20260210T223152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T013139Z
UID:4556-1772020800-1772024400@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:Important New 2025 Civil Case Decisions
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nCalifornia courts publish around 500 new civil decisions every year\, and many of them make significant changes to existing law. In this one-hour seminar Monty McIntyre and Mike Roberts will discuss many important case civil case decisions published in 2025 by the California Supreme Court and the Courts of Appeal. \nSpeaker: \n\nMonty McIntyre\, Esq. – ADR Services\, Inc. \nMichael Roberts\, Esq. – ADR Services\, Inc.\n\nLocation:\nZoom Webinar\n \nCost:\n$0 – Complimentary \nWritten Materials >>>
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/important-new-2025-civil-case-decisions/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T131500
DTSTAMP:20260128T191310Z
CREATED:20260128T190935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T191310Z
UID:4512-1771416900-1771420500@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:Her Honor Series
DESCRIPTION:Description: \nThe South Bay Bar Association and Women Lawyers of Long Beach are excited to announce the relaunch of their acclaimed “Her Honor Series”. Throughout the series we will be interviewing judicial officers about their path to the bench and the lessons they learned along the way. Each episode will focus on one judicial officer. Throughout the interview we will discuss her path to the bench\, words of advice for those seeking to join the bench\, insights into how the landscape has evolved for women in the profession\, and what she would like to see more of from the bar to push the profession forward. \nSpeakers: \n\nCarmen Alberio\, Esq. – ADR Services\, Inc.\nHon. Margaret Oldendorf (Ret.) – ADR Services\, Inc. \n\nLocation: \nZoom Webinar \nCost: \n$25 Members\, $40 non-members
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/her-honor-series/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T201500
DTSTAMP:20260128T193525Z
CREATED:20260128T193438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T193525Z
UID:4515-1770318900-1770322500@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:Beyond the Basics: Advanced Mediation Insights to Resolve Complex Disputes
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThis ABTL program will bring together retired judges and highly accomplished mediators to share the practical steps\, proven strategies\, and hard-earned insights that lead to advanced mediation skills and successful dispute resolution. \nDrawing on decades of experience from the bench and the mediation table\, the panel will reveal what truly drives settlements in complex cases that may involve bet-the-company risk\, multiple parties\, contested insurance coverage\, publicity concerns\, and demands for equitable relief. The discussion will focus on the information mediators need to resolve a case\, strategies for managing difficult personalities and high-conflict situations\, and techniques for overcoming impasse with confidence and credibility. \nThose attending will gain actionable techniques\, and behind-the-scenes perspectives\, equipping them to mediate more effectively\, resolve disputes more efficiently\, and achieve the most equitable outcomes for all parties involved. \nSpeaker:  \n\nHon. Ming Chin (Ret.) & Others\n\nTime:\nWelcome Reception: 5:30 – 6:15 pm\nDinner: 6:15 – 7:15 pm\nCLE Program: 7:15 – 8:15 pm \nLocation:\nHyatt Regency – Grand Ballroom\n5 Embarcadero Center\nSan Francisco\, CA 94111 \nCost:\n$175 │ ABTL Member $165
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/beyond-the-basics-advanced-mediation-insights-to-resolve-complex-disputes/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T173000
DTSTAMP:20260109T223308Z
CREATED:20260109T222940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T223308Z
UID:4482-1770307200-1770312600@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:Breaking Ground Without Breaking Down: Mediating Land Use\, Housing Law & CEQA Disputes
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nCome hear Dolores Dalton and Gideon Kracov discuss advanced tips and techniques for the mediation of difficult land use\, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and housing law disputes. These cases often involve multiple interests with vastly different agendas—and charged emotions. Dolores Dalton is current TMS President and has extensive experience litigating and mediating land use\, housing\, and public entity cases at Goldfarb & Lipman LLP.  Gideon Kracov is a full-time mediator with ADR Services\, Inc.\, specializing in real estate and environmental matters\, and teaches land use law and dispute resolution at Loyola Law School. \nSpeaker:  \n\nGideon Kracov\, Esq. – ADR Services\, Inc.\nDolores Dalton – President\, The Mediation Society\n\nLocation:\nZoom\n \nCost:\n$0 Members │ $50 Non-Members
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/breaking-ground-without-breaking-down-mediating-land-use-housing-law-ceqa-disputes/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260128T183324Z
CREATED:20260128T183324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T183324Z
UID:4509-1769601600-1769605200@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:Staying Grounded: Mindfulness and Breathwork for Legal Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Description: \nThis one-hour webinar introduces mindfulness and breathwork concepts along with practical tools for legal professionals. The program will explore simple techniques to support focus and manage stress in a demanding legal environment. Participants will engage in guided exercises and they can later apply in their individual daily practice. 1 Hour of Competence MCLE credit will be provided. \nSpeakers: \n\nHon. Paul Bacigalupo (Ret.) – ADR Services\, Inc.\nAnthony S. Khoury\, Esq.\, LLM – ARC\nAfnan Shukry\, Esq.
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/staying-grounded-mindfulness-and-breathwork-for-legal-professionals/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260130T223948Z
CREATED:20251209T002923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T223948Z
UID:4461-1769601600-1769605200@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:How to Win and How to Defeat MSJ
DESCRIPTION:Description: \nThis CLE presentation breaks down the art and science of winning—and defeating—motions for summary judgment. We’ll cover the strategic timing of evidence development\, how to frame undisputed material facts\, the most persuasive ways to weaponize the Separate Statement\, and the traps that routinely sink MSJs and MSJ oppositions. Attendees will learn how to build a record that survives scrutiny\, how to plan for preventing and/or attacking the challenges to evidentiary foundations\, and how to give the court all it needs to grant or deny the summary judgment. \nSpeakers: \n\nMichael R. Nebenzahl\, Esq. – ADR Services\, Inc.\nRobert S. Glassman\, Esq. – Panish Shea Ravipudi LLP\n\nLocation: \nZoom Webinar \nCost: \n$0 \nWritten Materials >>> \nHandout >>> \nAppendix>>>
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/how-to-win-and-how-to-defeat-msj/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T130000
DTSTAMP:20251215T224325Z
CREATED:20251124T170724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T224325Z
UID:4441-1766059200-1766062800@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:Bringing a Government Tort Action: A Practice Guide
DESCRIPTION:Description: \nNavigating government tort claims in California requires precision\, strategy\, and a deep understanding of the Government Claims Act. From strict claim-presentation deadlines to nuanced distinctions between negligence and dangerous dangerous cases and the applicable law\, even experienced litigators can find themselves tripped up by the statutory requirements and appropriate CACI’s to pubic entity defendants.   \nThis comprehensive CLE program demystifies the process of bringing a government tort action and provides a practical roadmap for attorneys handling claims against cities\, counties\, and other public entities. Participants will learn when a government tort claim is required\, how to properly present it\, and how exceptions\, tolling\, and late-claim procedures operate. The program will also explore the interplay between tort theories—including negligence\, dangerous condition of public property\, and professional negligence—and the corresponding statutory framework that governs liability\, notice\, and immunities. \nSpeakers: \n\nHon. Victoria Chaney (Ret.) – ADR Services\, Inc.\nMichael Nebenzahl\, Esq. – ADR Services\, Inc.\n\nLocation: \nZoom Webinar \nCost: \n$0 – Complimentary Program \nWritten Materials >>> \nHandout Materials >>>
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/bringing-a-government-tort-action-a-practice-guide/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTSTAMP:20251203T004525Z
CREATED:20250701T153420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T004525Z
UID:4198-1765411200-1765583999@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:Mock “Voir Dire”
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nParticipatory credit is taken at its word in this interactive program. Using audience volunteers and a fact pattern\, the panelists will perform a mock voir dire\, demonstrating plaintiff’s and defense perspectives\, presided over by retired Judge Steve Austin. Following the mock voir dire\, the speakers will dissect where they went right and where they went wrong in the search for a jury. \nSpeaker:  \n\nHon. Steven Austin (Ret.)\, ADR Services\, Inc.\nPlaintiff & Defense Counsel TBA\n\nLocation:\nWestin St. Francis\, San Francisco\n \nCost:\nFull Conference $895 \n 
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/mock-voir-dire/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T131500
DTSTAMP:20251119T205326Z
CREATED:20251119T205326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T205326Z
UID:4437-1765368900-1765372500@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:Her Honor Series Feat. Hon. Margaret Oldendorf (Ret.)
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThe South Bay Bar Association and Women Lawyers of Long Beach are excited to announce the relaunch of their acclaimed “Her Honor Series.” Throughout the series we will be interviewing judicial officers about their path to the bench and lessons they learned along the way. Each episode will focus on one judicial officer. Throughout the interview we will discuss her path to the bench\, words of advice for those seeking to join the bench\, insights into how the landscape has evolved for women in the profession\, and what she would like to see more of from the bar to push the profession forward. \nSpeaker:  \n\nHon. Margaret Oldendorf (Ret.)\nInterviewed by Carmen Alberio\, Esq.\n\nLocation:\nZoom Webinar\n \nCost:\n$25 SBBA & WLLB Members │ $40 Non-Members
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/her-honor-series-feat-hon-margaret-oldendorf-ret/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T130000
DTSTAMP:20251117T221039Z
CREATED:20251117T221039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T221039Z
UID:4428-1765368000-1765371600@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:Update on Legal Ethics for Lawyers\, Neutrals\, and Judges
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThis engaging MCLE presentation by Hon. David Rosen (Ret.) explores the evolving landscape of legal ethics in California\, with a focus on new professional obligations and risks at the intersection of technology\, civility\, and professional conduct. Attendees will gain practical insights into the ethical implications of generative AI in legal practice\, the impact of California’s still recent “snitch rule” (CRPC 8.3)\, the ongoing movement toward mandatory civility standards\, and heightened client trust account compliance requirements under CTAPP.  \nThe program also examines conflicts of interest for attorneys\, judges\, and neutrals\, providing real-world analysis drawn from recent case law and State Bar guidance. Through this comprehensive overview\, participants will deepen their understanding of how to uphold competence\, confidentiality\, and integrity in a rapidly changing profession.  \nJudge Rosen was appointed to the Los Angeles Superior Court in 2015. His expertise spans personal injury claims\, products liability\, business disputes\, real estate matters\, and employment lawsuits. Judge Rosen previously served on the Board of Governors for the American Association for Justice (AAJ)\, the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC)\, and the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA). He now brings that wealth of legal experience to his role as a mediator and arbitrator at ADR Services\, Inc. \nSpeaker:  \n\nHon. David Rosen (Ret.)\n\nLocation:\nZoom\n \nCost:\n$0 Members │ $50 Non-Members
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/update-on-legal-ethics-for-lawyers-neutrals-and-judges/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T110000
DTSTAMP:20251117T221517Z
CREATED:20251117T221517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T221517Z
UID:4430-1764925200-1764932400@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:Ethics in ADR: Navigating Mediation and Arbitration Challenges in Modern Practice
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThis program explores the most pressing ethical issues lawyers face in mediation and arbitration — from confidentiality and client decision-making to disclosure obligations and arbitrator impartiality. Designed to be practical and engaging\, the session blends short presentations with group discussions and interactive exercises that help participants apply ethical principles to realistic scenarios. \nSpeaker:  \n\nClaudia Hagadus Long\, Esq.\nHon. Marie Weiner (Ret.)\n\nDate: December 5\, 2025\nTime: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. \nLocation:\nWebinar\n\nCLE: Full Day: \n\n2 hrs Ethics – 9am-11am\n1 hr Wellness Competence – 11:15am – 12:15pm\n1 hr Elimination of Bias – 12:30pm – 1:30pm\n1 hr Civility – 1:45pm – 2:45pm\n\nCost:\nFull Day $0 Members │ $450 Non-Members
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/ethics-in-adr-navigating-mediation-and-arbitration-challenges-in-modern-practice/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T133000
DTSTAMP:20251202T231300Z
CREATED:20251017T221335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T231300Z
UID:4396-1764763200-1764768600@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:When Insurance Decides the Case: Tools for Attorneys and Mediators
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nInsurance issues frequently determine whether a case can settle—or whether it stalls indefinitely. From wasting policies to excess carriers holding out\, attorneys and mediators alike encounter insurance complexities that directly shape outcomes.  \nIn this dynamic program\, a distinguished panel of mediators\, coverage counsel\, and trial lawyers will unpack how insurance works in practice and offer strategies for navigating disputes that arise in mediation and settlement negotiations. The program begins with an accessible “Insurance 101” primer on policy types and key terms\, followed by real-world hypotheticals drawn from employment\, personal injury\, and construction/professional liability cases. Panelists will share practical insights on: \n\nDetermining the real amount of insurance available for settlement\nManaging wasting policies and balancing defense vs. indemnity obligations\nThe role of declaratory relief actions and punitive damage exclusions\nStrategies for policy limit demands (PLDs) and insurer valuation of claims\nHow mediators can frame insurance issues to keep negotiations moving\n\nAttendees will leave with a stronger understanding of how to identify coverage pitfalls\, educate clients\, and leverage insurance knowledge to resolve disputes more effectively. \nSpeaker:  \n\nHon. Evelio Grillo (Ret.) – ADR Services\, Inc.\nHon. Paul Herbert (Ret.) – ADR Services\, Inc.\nJoan Cochran\, Esq. – Cochran\, Davis & Associates PC\nTanya Gomerman\, Esq. – Gomerman | Bourn & Associates\nMike Laurenson\, Esq. – Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani\, LLP\n\nLocation:\nWebinar\n \nCost:\n$0 – Complimentary Program \nHandout Materials – Slide Deck >>> \nHandout Materials – Glossary of Terms >>>
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/when-insurance-decides-the-case-tools-for-attorneys-and-mediators/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251202T130000
DTSTAMP:20251201T191231Z
CREATED:20250908T223158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T191231Z
UID:4319-1764676800-1764680400@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:Behind the Curtain: Appellate Strategy for High-Profile Litigation
DESCRIPTION:Description: \nAppellate strategy doesn’t begin after trial—it begins the moment a case is filed. In high-profile disputes\, where the stakes are amplified by media coverage\, public perception\, and evolving areas of law\, careful planning is critical at every stage. This program will highlight how trial lawyers can collaborate effectively with appellate specialists to shape litigation strategy\, preserve issues for review\, and prepare for appellate challenges long before the record is finalized. Through discussion of nationally recognized cases—the panel will explore how appellate courts engage with emotionally charged issues\, what happens behind the scenes at the Court of Appeal\, and how trial and appellate counsel can work together to influence outcomes in today’s most watched legal battles. Speakers: \n\nHon. Thomas Goethals (Ret.) – ADR Services\, Inc.\nHon. Patricia Benke (Ret.) – ADR Services\, Inc.\nNeel Chatterjee\, Esq. – King & Spalding LLP\nLocation: \nZoom Webinar Cost: \n$0 – Complimentary Program Written Materials >>
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/behind-the-curtain-appellate-strategy-for-high-profile-litigation/
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