CLE Program

Join Frost Brown Todd, ADR Services, Inc. and Murex Environmental, Inc. for a half-day technical and legal seminar as we present, “Brownfield Redevelopment in the Age of the California Housing Crisis” at the California Club. DTSC’s new director, Katherine Butler, and a panel of experts will discuss the challenges and possible solutions to redeveloping Brownfields in pursuit of addressing the shortage of housing in California.

"The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers"
Justice John Paul Stevens understood why Shakespeare put those oft-misquoted words into the mouth of the villainous Dick the Butcher. As Justice Stevens explained: "Shakespeare insightfully realized that disposing of lawyers is a step in the direction of a totalitarian form of government."

This timely panel will discuss the constitutionality of the Trump administration's series of unprecedented attacks on prominent law firms and sitting judges, the reaction from the courts, and how members of the legal profession can defend the Rule of Law.

To negotiate effectively and efficiently, it is important to identify and understand your own biases and the biases held by others. The purpose of this program is to learn just that and empower you to reach the best settlement outcomes for your clients. We will discuss, define, and explain types of biases that show up in negotiations such as the "fixed pie bias," susceptibility to framing, conflicting motivations, and egocentrism, as well as cultural biases that can affect negotiation outcomes. In this program you will gain tools and skills to recognize biases within yourself as an attorney, within your client, and in others—and learn to use that awareness strategically to overcome obstacles and achieve better settlement outcomes.

Designed for the solo and small firm practitioner who maybe experienced with partition actions or not. Learn from today’s panel about the statutes, remedies, and resolution of partition actions.

This session cuts through the noise and delivers what you actually need to know:
⚖️ Major cases that are redefining worker protections
🧭 Where federal and state enforcement are clashing—and what it means for you
💡 How today’s legal trends shape tomorrow’s mediation strategies
Phyllis is known for translating complex laws into real-world impact.
You’ll leave informed and ready to mediate smarter.

Presented by: Trust and Estates Law

Hon. Margaret L. Oldendorf (Ret.) offers a candid and practical look at how judges evaluate personal-injury damages in both trial and mediation. Drawing from her experience on the bench, she explores how attorneys can effectively handle damages—economic and noneconomic—while avoiding common missteps that may undermine credibility or risk reversible error. This program will cover key topics such as tailoring your approach to the judge’s style, using CACI jury instructions to frame damages, handling preexisting conditions, and presenting persuasive yet measured arguments that resonate with jurors and neutrals alike.

When negotiations stall and trial looms, experienced mediators know that breaking impasse requires more than persistence—it requires insight into what’s really holding the case back. In this practical, example-driven CLE, former settlement judges Hon. Suzanne Bolanos (Ret.) and Hon. Kathleen Kelly (Ret.) draw from courtroom and mediation experience to unpack some common barriers to resolution in high-stakes civil disputes—and how to overcome them.

Through a series of thematic segments, the judges will examine:

1. Client Control Issues
2. Entrenched Fees
3. The Uncertainty of Trial

Whether you’re deep in trial prep or navigating a delicate mediation, this program offers concrete strategies and judicial insights that can move even the most entrenched case toward resolution.

Do you get client calls or referrals concerning neighbor disputes?  Join real estate trial lawyers and ADR experts for valuable legal education and strategies for handling easement and quiet title litigation, as well as title insurance. The panelists will provide best practices for resolving neighbor and homeowners’ association (HOA) matters, and ADR tips including client management.

Gideon Kracov is a mediator at ADR Services, Inc. in Los Angeles specializing in real estate matters.  He serves on the adjunct faculty at Loyola Law School where he teaches land use law and dispute resolution.  He is former Chair of the California Lawyers’ Association Environmental Law Section Executive Committee.

Zachary Schorr is a trial attorney at Schorr Law in Los Angeles where he focuses exclusively on real estate law from advice to litigation and appeals.  He is lead counsel on several recent published Court of Appeal cases that have shaped the law of easements in California.  He has served a first chair in over 50 real estate trials and has handled hundreds of neighbor dispute matters.

Stephanie Goldstein is a seasoned real estate litigator and trial law partner at Schorr Law in Los Angeles.  She provides advice and general counsel on a wide variety of homeowner’s association (HOA) matters.  She is a contributing author of CEB – California Title Insurance Practice.

The legal profession has long been considered the pantheon of balancing issues in the pursuit of justice. Yet balancing personal and professional well-being with the need to provide clients with zealous representation is difficult. National studies and data increasingly suggest that the adoption of new strategies by legal professionals to combat stress, anxiety and other debilitating mental health issues are needed. This presentation will explain techniques about how to support wellness, build resilience, and how to remain authentic to your true self and be a happier and better lawyer.

"As more employment cases are tried in arbitration, mastering the nuances of litigating in this forum has become essential for practitioners. This session offers a comprehensive exploration of best practices for effectively handling employment disputes in arbitration, from initial case assessment to final award.

A panel consisting of an arbitrator and experienced employment litigators will guide attendees through key stages of the arbitration process, including navigating discovery and evidentiary challenges, preparing persuasive presentations, and managing cost-efficiency without compromising advocacy. Attendees will gain practical insights into arbitrator expectations and effective case strategy unique to arbitration.

Whether representing employees or employers, this session equips counsel with the tools and strategies necessary to successfully advocate for clients in this increasingly prevalent setting."

Soak up summertime fun with a getaway to the mountains. Earn MCLE, including specialty credits. Spend time with your family and friends, hiking through the wildflowers, swimming in the pools or at the lake, and enjoy camaraderie with your fellow ADC colleagues. This is a “Do Not Miss” opportunity.