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SUMMARY:Is It Me\, Am I the Problem? Reflections on Civility\, Dignity\, and Integrity by the Contra Costa County Bench
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nJoin us for a fun and compelling fireside chat on civility past and present\, featuring esteemed Contra Costa County judges who will share their insight and experiences from the bench and beyond. This session will delve into the critical importance of professionalism and respect in legal practice\, exploring how civility impacts courtroom dynamics\, case outcomes to include mediation and arbitration\, and the broader judicial process. Attendees will gain practical advice on fostering constructive communication and maintaining ethical standards in interactions with peers\, clients\, and the judiciary. Enhance your understanding of civility as a cornerstone of effective advocacy and leave inspired to elevate your practice. \nSpeaker:  \n\nHon. Leslie Landau (Ret.) – ADR Services\, Inc.\nHon. Wendy Coats – Contra Costa County Superior Court\nModerated By Terry Leoni – Leoni Law\n\nLocation:\nLafayette Library or Virtually \nCLE: Full Summit: \n\n1 Hour of Technology in the Practice of Law\n1 hour of Wellness Competence\n1 Hour of Civility in the Practice of Law\n\nCost:\nFull Summit Members $65 │ Non-Members $85
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/is-it-me-am-i-the-problem-reflections-on-civility-dignity-and-integrity-by-the-contra-costa-county-bench/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T130000
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SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Resolve! Preparation for Mediation - How Effective Preparation Can Help Settle Your Case
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nWhy do some mediations lead to resolution while others fall flat? The key often lies in preparation and managing expectations. This panel of experienced mediators and litigators will explore best practices for preparing your case\, your client\, and the opposing side for mediation success. From strategic information exchanges to timing considerations and the role of external factors like insurance and pending motions\, this program will provide practical insights to maximize settlement opportunities both in employment disputes\, and mediation in general. Whether you’re a seasoned advocate or new to mediation\, you’ll leave with actionable strategies to enhance your effectiveness in the process. \nSpeaker:  \n\nMark LeHocky – ADR Services\, Inc.\nJi-In Lee Houck – The Houck Firm\, PC\nChristine Kurek – Kurek Dispute Resolution\n\nLocation:\nWebinar\n \nCost:\n$0 – Complimentary Program \nHandout Materials >>>
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/ready-set-resolve-preparation-for-mediation-how-effective-preparation-can-help-settle-your-case/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050406
CREATED:20250419T000844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T000844Z
UID:4091-1748433600-1748437200@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:Key Strategies for Mediating Trust and Estate Matters
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThis program presents proven strategies for prosecuting and defending contempt’s from initial pleading through trial.  Drafting and evaluating the initial pleadings\, pretrial motion\, practice\, trial presentations\, and sentencing considerations will each be discussed  \nLearning Objectives:    \n\nGain a greater understanding of the mediation process from beginning to end\nLearn how best to prepare for the mediation hearing\nKnow the pitfalls to avoid at the mediation hearing\nReceive helpful tips to increase their mediation advocacy skills\nKnow what is necessary for an enforceable settlement agreement\n\nSpeaker:  \n\nBette Epstein\, Esq. – ADR Services\, Inc.\nHon. Marshall Whitley (Ret.) – ADR Services\, Inc.\n\nLocation:\nWebinar\n \nCost:\n$75 Members │$90 Non-Members
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/key-strategies-for-mediating-trust-and-estate-matters/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T133000
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CREATED:20250304T222942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T223016Z
UID:4010-1749025800-1749043800@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:Brownfield Redevelopment in the Age of the California Housing Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nJoin 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. \nSpeaker:  \n\nThierry Montoya\, Partner\, Frost Brown Todd LLP\nKatherine Butler\, Director\, DTSC\nJeremy Squire\, Vice President\, Murex Environmental\, Inc.\nGideon Kracov\, Mediator\, ADR Services\, Inc.\nMore speakers to be announced soon\n\nLocation:\nThe California Club\n538 Flower Street\nLos Angeles\, CA 90071 \nCLE:\nThis program is pending approval for MCLE credits in California.
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/brownfield-redevelopment-in-the-age-of-the-california-housing-crisis/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050406
CREATED:20250509T143908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T143908Z
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SUMMARY:Confronting the Assault on the Independence of the Legal Profession and the Judiciary
DESCRIPTION:Description:\n“The first thing we do\, let’s kill all the lawyers”\nJustice 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.” \nThis 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. \nSpeaker:  \n\nHon. Joe Hilberman (Ret.) – ADR Services\, Inc.\nPatricia M. Corrales – Founder\, Law Office of Patricia M. Corrales\nProfessor Barry P. McDonald — Professor of Law\, Pepperdine Caruso School of Law\nStephen F. Rohde — Constitutional Scholar\, Lecturer\, Writer\, Political Activist and Retired Civil Rights Lawyer (Moderator)\n\nLocation:\nWebinar \nCost:\n$0
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/confronting-the-assault-on-the-independence-of-the-legal-profession-and-the-judiciary/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250611T110000
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CREATED:20250516T201530Z
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SUMMARY:Overcoming Bias in Order to Successfully Negotiate Litigated Disputes
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nTo 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. \nSpeaker: \n\nLee Mendelson\, Esq.\n\nLocation:\nWebinar\n \nCost:\n$0 Member │ $45 Non-Member
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/overcoming-bias-in-order-to-successfully-negotiate-litigated-disputes/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250613T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250613T170000
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CREATED:20250610T153629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T153930Z
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SUMMARY:The New Federalism in Employment Law
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nProgram Overview \nI. Federal Developments \n\nExecutive Orders\nFederal Enforcement Agencies\nFederal Legislation and Regulations\nFederal Case Law\n\nII. California Developments \n\nCalifornia Response to Federal Developments\nCalifornia Enforcement Agencies\nCalifornia Legislation and Regulations\nCalifornia Case Law\n\nIII. Impact of New Federalism on Resolving Employment Disputes \nSpeaker:  \n\nPhyllis Cheng\, Esq. – Mediator\, ADR Services\, Inc.\n\nLocation:\nDisneyland Hotel\, Anaheim CA\n \nCost:\nFull Conference: $395
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/the-new-federalism-in-employment-law/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250613T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250613T132000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050406
CREATED:20250604T173235Z
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SUMMARY:Partition Actions 101: An Introduction to Statutes\, Remedies\, and Resolution of Partition Actions
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nDesigned 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. \nSpeaker:  \n\nHon. Elizabeth R. Feffer (Ret.) – ADR Services\, Inc.\nCurtis Holdsworth\, Esq.\nMatthew Taylor\, Esq.\n\nLocation:\nWebinar\n \nCost:\nCLA Members $305 │ Non-Members $395
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/partition-actions-101-an-introduction-to-statutes-remedies-and-resolution-of-partition-actions/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250615
DTSTAMP:20260408T050406
CREATED:20250509T135251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T135251Z
UID:4125-1749859200-1749945599@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:Employment Law Update
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThis session cuts through the noise and delivers what you actually need to know:\n⚖️ Major cases that are redefining worker protections\n🧭 Where federal and state enforcement are clashing—and what it means for you\n💡 How today’s legal trends shape tomorrow’s mediation strategies\nPhyllis is known for translating complex laws into real-world impact.\nYou’ll leave informed and ready to mediate smarter. \nSpeaker:  \n\nPhyllis Cheng\, Esq.\n\nLocation:\nLoyola Law School \nCLE:\nFull Day Conference \nCost:\nFull Conference\nSCMA Members- $225.00\nSCMA Student and Sustaining- $145.00\nSCMA Partners- $255.00\nNon-Members $295.00
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/employment-law-update/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250617T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250617T133000
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CREATED:20250509T143412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T154006Z
UID:4127-1750163400-1750167000@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:Managing Real Estate in a Probate Proceeding
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nPresented by: Trust and Estates Law \nSpeaker:  \n\nCarmen Alberio\, Esq. – ADR Services\, Inc.\nNancy Sanborn – Executive Director\, The Sanborn Team\, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services\nBrian Joy – Partner\, The Sanborn Team\, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services\n\nLocation:\nWebinar\n \nCost:\n$0 Members │ $45 Non-Members
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/probate-sales-of-real-estate/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250623T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250623T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050406
CREATED:20250530T192349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T192349Z
UID:4148-1750681800-1750685400@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:A Judge’s Perspective on Personal-Injury Damages
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nHon. 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. \nSpeaker \n\nHon. Margaret Oldendorf (Ret.) – ADR Services\, Inc.\n\nLocation:\nWebinar\n \nCost:\nMembers $0 │ Non-Members $45
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/a-judges-perspective-on-personal-injury-damages/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050406
CREATED:20250516T181738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T200505Z
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SUMMARY:Resolution on the Brink: Mediating High-Stakes Disputes When Time Is Running Out
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nWhen 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. \nThrough a series of thematic segments\, the judges will examine: \n\nClient Control Issues\nEntrenched Fees\nThe Uncertainty of Trial\n\nWhether 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. \nSpeakers:  \n\nHon. Kathleen Kelly (Ret.) – ADR Services\, Inc.\nHon. Suzanne Ramos-Bolanos (Ret.) – ADR Services\, Inc.\n\nLocation:\nWebinar\n \nCost:\n$0 – Complimentary Program \nHandout Materials >>
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/resolution-on-the-brink-mediating-high-stakes-disputes-when-time-is-running-out/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250708T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250708T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050406
CREATED:20250604T170449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T143650Z
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SUMMARY:Good Fences Make Good Neighbors: Resolving Easement\, Title and Homeowners’ Disputes
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nDo 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. \nGideon 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. \nZachary 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. \nStephanie 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. \nSpeakers:  \n\nGideon Kracov\, Esq. – ADR Services\, Inc.\nZachary Schorr\, Esq. – Schorr Law\, APC\nStephanie Goldstein\, Esq. – Schorr Law\, APC\n\nLocation:\nWebinar\n \nCost:\n$0 – Complimentary Program \nHandout Materials >>>
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/good-fences-make-good-neighbors-resolving-easement-title-and-homeowners-disputes/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250715T230000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050406
CREATED:20250604T172621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T172621Z
UID:4157-1752573600-1752620400@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:Wellness\, Resilience and Authenticity for Legal Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThe 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. \nSpeakers:  \n\nHon. Paul Bacigalupo (Ret.)\nFrances Prizzia\, Esq.\n\nLocation:\nWebinar \nCost:\n$0 – Complementary Program
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/wellness-resilience-and-authenticity-for-legal-professionals/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250716T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250716T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050406
CREATED:20250701T153915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T153915Z
UID:4202-1752669000-1752672600@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:Child Custody Monitors: The When\, The Who\, and The What
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThis program will explore the role of monitors in family law cases\, including when it is appropriate to request a monitor\, who to use as a monitor and the responsibilities monitors have. Topics will include the circumstances that may require supervised visitation\, qualifications and selection of monitors\, and what monitors are expected to do to ensure the safety and well-being of children during visits. \nSpeakers:  \n\nMichael Hanasab\, Jamra Jamra & Hanasab LLP\nHon. Susan Lopez-Giss (Ret.)\, ADR Services\, Inc.\nRobin Sax\, Law Offices of Robin Sax\n\nLocation:\nWebinar\n \nCost:\n$0 Members │ $45 Non-Members
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/child-custody-monitors-the-when-the-who-and-the-what/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250717T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250717T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050406
CREATED:20250702T214216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T214216Z
UID:4210-1752760800-1752766200@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:Landlord-Tenant Cases: Techniques for Better Deals
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nStacie Hausner is an accomplished mediator with over a decade of experience. She has successfully mediated thousands of landlord-tenant cases as well as cases in a wide range of practice areas\, including employment\, business\, real estate\, personal injury\, insurance coverage\, construction defect\, malpractice\, civil rights\, sexual assault and entertainment law. Recognized for her expertise and experience in the field of mediation\, Ms. Hausner has been inducted as a Distinguished Fellow of the International Academy of Mediators (IAM) and has been selected as a member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals. \nSpeaker:  \n\nStacie Feldman Hausner\, Esq.\n\nLocation:\nWebinar\n\nCost:\n$0 – Complimentary Program
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/landlord-tenant-cases-techniques-for-better-deals/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250719
DTSTAMP:20260408T050406
CREATED:20250701T153655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T153655Z
UID:4200-1752796800-1752883199@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:Trends in Mass Torts
DESCRIPTION:Description: Trends in Mass Torts \n\nTrends in mass tort litigation\nA view from the bench by a former mass tort judge\n\nSpeaker:  \n\nJudge Winifred Smith\, Ret.\, ADR Services\, Inc.\, San Francisco\, CA\nLori Andrus\, Andrus Anderson\, LLP\, San Francisco\, CA\nSarah London\, Girard Sharp\, San Francisco\, CA\nModerated by Beth Graham\, Grant & Eisenhofer\, P.A.\, San Francisco\, CA\n\nLocation:\nSan Francisco Marriott Marquis | San Francisco\, CA \nCost: Full Seminar\n$565 for AAJ Members\n$365 for members with Annual Convention registration
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/trends-in-mass-torts/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250725T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250725T141500
DTSTAMP:20260408T050406
CREATED:20250509T144456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T144632Z
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SUMMARY:Best Practices for Trying a Case at Arbitration
DESCRIPTION:Description:\n“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. \nA 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. \nWhether representing employees or employers\, this session equips counsel with the tools and strategies necessary to successfully advocate for clients in this increasingly prevalent setting.” \nPanelists:  \n\nJudge Michael Solner (Ret.)\, ADR Services\, Inc.\, Neutral/Arbitrator\nToni Jaramilla\, plaintiff side\nHeather Vigil\, Littler Mendelson management-side\n\nLocation:\nWestin Pasadena
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/best-practices-for-trying-a-case-at-arbitration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250806T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250806T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050406
CREATED:20250714T140526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T183159Z
UID:4217-1754481600-1754485200@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:What Judges Wish You Knew: Mastering Law and Motion
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nRetired Judge Vedica Puri pulls back the curtain on Law and Motion practice\, offering candid insights on what she wishes she’d known as a litigator. With experience on both sides of the bench\, Judge Puri will highlight how credibility is built—or lost—in written and oral advocacy. From understanding the near-finality of tentative rulings to mastering ex parte procedures\, she will walk attorneys through best practices that truly help the court help you. Learn the significance of and how to sharpen your papers\, present stronger arguments more persuasively\, and navigate the nuances between direct calendar and law and motion departments. Attendees will leave with practical tools\, examples\, and a cheat sheet of deadlines to improve outcomes in every motion. \nSpeaker:  \n\nHon. Vedica Puri (Ret.).\n\nLocation:\nWebinar\n \nCost:\n$0 – Complimentary Program \nSlide Deck >>> \nCheat Sheets >>>  \nArtificial Intelligence Orders >>>
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/what-judges-wish-you-knew-mastering-law-and-motion/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250817
DTSTAMP:20260408T050406
CREATED:20250602T231457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T231457Z
UID:4150-1755302400-1755388799@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:Elimination of Bias
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nSoak 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.\nProgram details coming soon… \nSpeaker:  \n\nClaudia Hagadus Long\, Esq.\nHon. Nathan Mihara (Ret.)\n\nLocation:\nEverline Resort and Spa│Lake Tahoe \nCost:\nFull Conference:\nADC Member: $350\nNon-Member Attorney: $450
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/elimination-of-bias/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050406
CREATED:20250731T192923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T192923Z
UID:4238-1755777600-1755781200@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:Judicial Advisors Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nPlease join us for the Fourth Annual CLA Litigation Section Judicial Advisors Roundtable. This program will offer attendees a chance to hear directly from judicial officers to learn substantive practice pointers and more. This program will feature the following high-profile judicial officers who serve as judicial advisors to the CLA Litigation Section. \nSpeakers:  \n\nJudge Kevin Brazile\, Superior Court of Los Angeles County\nJustice Elena Duarte\, Associate Justice on the Court of Appeal\, Third Appellate District\nJudge Beth Labson Freeman\, United States District Court\, Northern District of California\nHon. Elizabeth Feffer (Ret.)\, Neutral\, ADR Services\, Inc.\nJustice Eileen Moore\, Associate Justice on the Court of Appeal\, Fourth Appellate District\, Division Three\nJudge Samuel K. Feng\, Superior Court of San Francisco County\nJudge Renee Stackhouse\, Superior Court of San Diego County\nJudge Chad Stegeman\, Superior Court of Alameda County\nJudge Terry Wiley\, Superior Court of Alameda County\n\nLocation:\nWebinar \nCost:\n$0 – Free event!
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/judicial-advisors-roundtable/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250827T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250827T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050406
CREATED:20250625T231527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T165535Z
UID:4181-1756296000-1756299600@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:None of Your Business: Business Valuation Challenges in Family Law
DESCRIPTION:Description: \nNow approved for Family Law Legal Specialist MCLE Credit! Valuing a business in divorce is rarely straightforward—and the stakes are high. This program brings together the perspectives of a seasoned valuation expert and two retired judges—now respected mediators and private judges—to unpack the legal\, practical\, and strategic complexities of business valuation in family law. \nValuation expert Jennifer Magnes will provide an overview of the 3 valuation approaches\, the cost / asset-based approach\, market approach\, and the income approach\, and explain how to select the best method within the approaches based on the nature of the business. Judges Pulido and Landau will offer practical insights drawn from the bench and the settlement table\, exploring how courts assess goodwill\, determine valuation dates\, and guard against double-counting in property division and support. \n Topics include: \n\n Parsing personal service from community goodwill\nStrategic use of experts: when\, why\, and how\nPitfalls in valuation: partner privacy\, income manipulation\, and timing\nReal-world examples from dry cleaners to law firms\nNavigating Van Camp/Pereira and §4320 factors\n\n Whether you’re litigating or mediating\, this session will equip you with tools to tackle valuation disputes with clarity and confidence. \nSpeakers: \n\nHon. Leslie Landau (Ret.) – ADR Services\, Inc.\nJennifer Magnes\, CPA\, ABV\, CGMA – White\, Zuckerman\, Warsavsky\, Luna & Hunt\, LLP\nHon. Stephen Pulido (Ret.) – ADR Services\, Inc.\n\nLocation:\nWebinar\n \nCost:\n$0 – Complimentary Program \nSlide Deck >>> \nAdditional Materials >>>
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/none-of-your-business-business-valuation-challenges-in-family-law/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250827T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250827T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050406
CREATED:20250805T200152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T200152Z
UID:4250-1756296000-1756299600@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:Inside Settlement: Judicial and Attorney Perspectives on Effective Resolution Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nMaximize your chances of resolution by understanding how to effectively engage with the court’s settlement program and mediation.\nIn this dynamic CLE program\, Hon. Vedica Puri (Ret.)\, a former settlement judge\, joins renowned plaintiff’s attorney Doris Cheng and seasoned defense counsel Chris Scheley to provide a 360-degree view of court-connected MSCs and private mediation. Attendees will gain practical strategies from both sides of the bar\, as well as a rare look at how settlement judges evaluate cases behind the scenes. Whether you’re seeking settlement in a complex matter or simply looking to improve your mediation skills\, this program offers actionable insight from the bench and bar alike. \nSpeaker:  \n\nHon. Vedica Puri (Ret.)  – ADR Services\, Inc.\nDoris Cheng\, Esq. – Walkup Melodia\nChris Scheley\, Esq. – Clapp Moroney\n\nLocation:\nWebinar\n \nCost:\n$0 – Complimentary Program
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/inside-settlement-judicial-and-attorney-perspectives-on-effective-resolution-strategies/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250828T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250828T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050406
CREATED:20250701T153121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T153121Z
UID:4196-1756384200-1756387800@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:How to Use Experts Effectively in Mediation
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nExperts can make or break a mediation—but only if used strategically. John D. Hanover and Robert S. Mann explore how to engage\, prepare\, and deploy experts to clarify technical issues\, build risk models\, and support realistic negotiations without overpowering the process. This program covers selective disclosure\, joint expert sessions\, and the potential role of neutral experts\, offering practical strategies to ensure experts enhance—rather than hinder—the path to resolution. \nSpeaker:  \n\nJohn Hanover\, Esq.\, ADR Services\, Inc.\nRobert Mann\, Esq.\, ADR Services\, Inc.\n\nLocation:\nWebinar\n \nCost:\n$0 Members │ $45 Non-Members
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/how-to-use-experts-effectively-in-mediation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250903T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250903T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050406
CREATED:20250815T005916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T005916Z
UID:4268-1756900800-1756909800@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:Masters in Trial Program
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nSave the Date! Registration Info Coming Soon! \nSpeaker:  \n\nHon. Joe Hilberman (Ret.)\n& Many More!\n\nLocation:\nZoom\n \nCost:\nSave the Date! Registration Info Coming Soon!
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/masters-in-trial-program/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250903T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250903T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050406
CREATED:20250815T010445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T010445Z
UID:4271-1756922400-1756931400@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:Wellness\, Resiliency and Authenticity
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nTo support attorneys in meeting the California State Bar’s MCLE Competence requirement\, this one-hour program explores the intersection of mental well-being\, professional resilience\, and personal authenticity. Through practical strategies and candid conversation\, participants will gain tools to navigate stress\, prevent burnout\, and foster a more sustainable and fulfilling legal practice. Whether you’re new to the profession or a seasoned practitioner\, this session offers space to reflect\, recharge\, and reconnect—with yourself and your purpose. \nSpeaker:  \n\nHon. Paul Bacigalupo (Ret.) – ADR Services\, Inc.\nMarta Alcumbrac\, Esq. – Nemecek & Cole\n\nLocation:\nWestin South Coast Plaza (Santa Ana Ballroom)\n686 Anton Boulevard\nCosta Mesa\, CA 92626 \nCost:\nIndividual Member Ticket: $125 │ Non-Member Ticket: $150
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/wellness-resiliency-and-authenticity/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050406
CREATED:20250716T223537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T184408Z
UID:4219-1757505600-1757511000@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:The Abundance Agenda and Moving California Forward
DESCRIPTION:Description:\n \nJoin #1 New York Times bestseller Ezra Klein and a panel of sensational experts for a special discussion about the abundance agenda for California’s economy\, policy reform and dispute resolution. Are you interested in building what California needs\, political governance and current affairs? This lunchtime webcast is for you.\nThis complimentary CLE webcast is presented by ADR Services\, Inc.\, and co-sponsored by CA FWD\, Kearns & West\, Hanson Bridgett\, The Association for Conflict Resolution Environment and Public Policy Section (ACR EPP)\, and Berkeley Law CLEE.  \nSpeakers:  \n\nEzra Klein\, New York Times Columnist\, Bestselling Author of “Abundance\,” Host of “The Ezra Klein Show” Podcast\nGideon Kracov\, Neutral\, Moderator· ADR Services\, Inc.\nKate Gordon\, CEO of CA FWD· CA FWD\nSharif Ebrahim\, Managing Principal· Kearns & West\n\nLocation:\nWebinar\n \nCost:\n$0 – Complimentary Program \nHandout Materials >>>
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/the-abundance-agenda-and-moving-california-forward/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T131500
DTSTAMP:20260408T050406
CREATED:20250819T234620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T032357Z
UID:4275-1758024000-1758028500@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:De-Constructing Construction Mediation Part 2: The Impact of Experts and Insurance
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nMediating construction disputes often turns on two critical drivers: the role of experts and the availability of insurance or other risk transfer contractual provisions. Panelists will explore how to effectively use experts to further a party’s objective at mediation\, including discussion of the timing\, preparation\, credibility of experts and recent case law requiring experts to have personal knowledge of the facts underlying their opinions. Panelists will also share practical strategies for leveraging expert reports\, coordinating expert-to-expert meetings\, and using actual repair costs to build credibility. \nOn the insurance side\, the panelists will analyze the key coverage issues that influence both negotiations and resolution. Topics discussed will also include key contract terms and anti-indemnity statutes. \nThrough real life examples\, attendees will learn how to use experts and insurance most effectively to achieve resolution in complex construction disputes. \n  \nSpeakers:  \n\nHon. Jacqueline Connor (Ret.)\nJohn Hanover\, Esq.\nTed Levin\, Esq.\nBob Mann\, Esq.\n\nLocation:\nZoom Webinar\n \nCost:\n$0 – Complimentary Program \nHandout Materials >>> \nSlide Deck >>>
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/de-constructing-construction-mediation-part-2-the-impact-of-experts-and-insurance/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T050406
CREATED:20250625T234554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T182330Z
UID:4183-1758110400-1758114000@www.adrservices.com
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. \n In this CLE\, mediator and retired Judge Vedica Puri\, plaintiff’s counsel Demián Oksenendler\, and insurance defense attorney Tamiko A. Dunham bring their unique perspectives to unpack: \n\n What 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.\n\n Whether you represent plaintiffs\, defend insurers\, or mediate coverage disputes\, this program will help you understand and adapt to the new legal landscape. \nSpeakers: \n\nHon. Vedica Puri (Ret.) – ADR Services\, Inc.\nDemián Oksenendler\, Esq. – Plainitiff’s Counsel at Oksenendler Law\nTamiko Dunham\, Esq. – Insurance Defense Counsel at Nicolaides\, Fink\, Thorpe\, Michaelides and Sullivan\n\nLocation:\nWebinar \nCost:\n$0 – Complimentary Program \nSlide Deck >>>  \nHandout Materials >>>
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/the-insurance-universe-post-pinto-v-farmers-2021/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250919T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250919T134500
DTSTAMP:20260408T050406
CREATED:20250829T190813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T190813Z
UID:4301-1758285900-1758289500@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:Annual OCBA Labor & Employment Section Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: \nMichael Balmages\, Esq.  – ADR Services\, Inc. \nShirin Forootan\, Esq. – Forootan ADR \nLocation: \nWestern State College of Law\, Irvine CA \nPrice: $150 Members\, $225 Non-members
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/annual-ocba-labor-employment-section-symposium/
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