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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:20260317T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260317T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T054147
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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;VALUE=DATE:20260319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260322
DTSTAMP:20260522T054147
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T213631Z
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:20260319T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T130000
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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;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T130000
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CREATED:20260210T224349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T232001Z
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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;VALUE=DATE:20260331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260402
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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:20260401T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260401T130000
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CREATED:20260211T010120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T201016Z
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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;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T130000
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CREATED:20260211T185816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T214719Z
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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:20260414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T054147
CREATED:20260404T201140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T201140Z
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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;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419
DTSTAMP:20260522T054147
CREATED:20260327T002736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T002736Z
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:20260421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T054147
CREATED:20260217T173202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T181337Z
UID:4572-1776772800-1776776400@www.adrservices.com
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;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T190000
DTSTAMP:20260522T054147
CREATED:20260404T200601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T200624Z
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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:20260427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260427T230000
DTSTAMP:20260522T054147
CREATED:20260423T005641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T005641Z
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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;VALUE=DATE:20260429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTSTAMP:20260522T054147
CREATED:20260121T194915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T002957Z
UID:4497-1777420800-1777766399@www.adrservices.com
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:20260508T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260508T104500
DTSTAMP:20260522T054147
CREATED:20260331T174734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T174734Z
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SUMMARY:Lessons Learned from Trial Losses
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: \n\nHon. Jacqueline Connor (Ret.) – ADR Services\, Inc.\nDaniel DeSantis\nNinos Saroukhanioff\nSteve Fleischman\nAlexis Morgenstern\n\nLocation: \nJW Marriott Los Angeles
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/lessons-learned-from-trial-losses/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260508T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260508T104500
DTSTAMP:20260522T054147
CREATED:20260427T032615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T032615Z
UID:4685-1778233500-1778237100@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:Employment Arbitration 2026: From Agreements to Awards
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThis dynamic one-hour panel offers a comprehensive\, practice-oriented look at employment arbitration\, guiding attendees through each stage of the process—from selecting an arbitrator to navigating discovery\, hearings\, and post-award challenges. The discussion will highlight real-world considerations\, strategic decisions\, and potential pitfalls that arise when resolving employment disputes outside the courtroom. \nSpeaker:  \n\nDan Holzman – Caskey\, Holzman & Barari\nWilliam Stein – Fisher Phillips\nHon. Elizabeth Feffer (Ret.) – ADR Services\, Inc.\nEric Schwettmann (Moderator) – Ballard Rosenberg Golper & Savitt\, LLP\n\nLocation:\nJW Marriot\, Los Angeles
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/employment-arbitration-2026-from-agreements-to-awards/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260512T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260512T110000
DTSTAMP:20260522T054147
CREATED:20260423T004610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T204938Z
UID:4680-1778580000-1778583600@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:What Every Construction Lawyer Should Know about Mandatory Mediation Under SB 440
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nWith the enactment of SB 440\, owners\, contractors and subcontractors and their counsel must now navigate a mandatory claim dispute process defined by newly-enacted SB 440 (Civ. Code sections 8850 and 8851). The Legislature has made clear that it is in the best interest of the “state and its citizens” to ensure that claims on many private construction projects are “paid in full and in a timely manner”. \nThis program will provide construction lawyers\, their clients\, insurers\, and neutrals with a practical overview of the mandatory dispute resolution process enacted in SB 440\, the strategies for how to best use those procedures\, and the opportunities created for resolution of claims during the pendency of a project\, without the accumulation of claims and the risk of additional draconian interest charges that will only make them much more difficult to resolve in the future. \nSpeaker:  \n\nJohn Hanover\, Esq.\nTed Levin\, Esq.\n\nLocation:\nZoom\n \nCost:\n$0 Members │$45 Non-Members
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/what-every-construction-lawyer-should-know-about-sb-440-and-mediation-confidentiality/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260522T054147
CREATED:20260505T012000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T012000Z
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SUMMARY:20th Annual Conference - Anchored in Heritage\, Rising Toward Justice: Celebrating 20 Years of Vietnamese American Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nJoin us in San Francisco as we celebrate two decades of Vietnamese American legal leadership with the theme “Anchored in Heritage\, Rising Toward Justice.” Connect with attorneys\, judges\, and legal professionals from across the country for four days of inspiring programming\, including MCLE panels at UC Law SF\, a special conversation with Dean Chemerinsky\, networking with Bay Area General Counsel and political leaders\, a celebration of Vietnamese American jurists\, an optional Wine Country excursion\, our 20th Anniversary Gala\, and more. Whether you’re seeking professional development\, meaningful connections\, or a chance to celebrate our community’s achievements\, this milestone conference promises to be unforgettable.  \nRegistration includes: Welcome Reception\, CLE Programming\, Networking Events\, Leadership Breakfast\, and Anniversary Gala. Optional add-ons available for Wine Country Excursion and Community Service Event. \nSpeaker:  \n\nMyKhanh Shelton\, Esq.\n\nLocation:\nSan Francisco\, CA \nCost:\n$500
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/20th-annual-conference-anchored-in-heritage-rising-toward-justice-celebrating-20-years-of-vietnamese-american-leadership/
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SUMMARY:Construction Defect Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Description: \nHon. Victoria Gerrard Chaney (Ret.) will be sharing her deep expertise at West Coast Casualty’s Construction Defect Seminar\, serving as a panelist on two dynamic programs focused on complex case management and innovative dispute resolution strategies. \nShe will appear on the 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM panel\, “Can You Handle the Truth? We Can Help!”\, where leading neutrals and practitioners discuss expert approaches to managing and resolving high-stakes\, complex cases. Later in the day\, Judge Chaney will also speak on the 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM panel\, “Dual-Use Same Neutral; An Effective Two-Fer”\, exploring the strategic use of a single neutral as both fact finder/final decision maker and mediator on the same case. \nThese sessions promise practical insights from seasoned professionals at the forefront of construction defect litigation and resolution.
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/construction-defect-seminar/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTSTAMP:20260522T054147
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SUMMARY:2026 Civil + Employment Mediation Institute: Thinking Big\, But Starting Small
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThis presentation will cover current and emerging developments in California employment law\, including case law\, statutes and regulations\, appeals pending before the California Supreme Court\, the new federalism impacting federal and state enforcement agencies\, and how these trends impact mediations. \nSpeaker:  \n\nPhyllis Cheng\, Esq.\n\nLocation:\nLoyola Law School\n \nCost:\n$225 Members │$325 Non-Members
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/2026-civil-employment-mediation-institute-thinking-big-but-starting-small/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260701T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260701T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T054147
CREATED:20260515T001332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T001924Z
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SUMMARY:ADR Services\, Inc. for the complimentary Construction Powerhouse Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nJoin ADR Services\, Inc. for the complimentary Construction Powerhouse Seminar\, a full-day complimentary program featuring some of California’s leading construction neutrals. This practical\, fast-paced seminar will cover the issues driving today’s construction disputes\, including special masters and multi-sub management\, mandatory mediation under SB 440\, insurance and coverage dynamics in construction defect cases\, the growing crossover between real property and construction issues\, and a live “Ask Me Anything” panel with seasoned construction dispute resolution professionals. Designed for construction litigators\, insurers\, developers\, contractors\, and industry professionals\, this program will provide actionable insight into the strategies\, trends\, and challenges shaping modern construction dispute resolution. \nSpecial Masters & Subs\nWed\, Jul 1\, 2026 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PDT\nBob Hamilton\, Esq.\nThis program will explore the effective use of special masters in complex construction disputes\, with a particular focus on coordinating and managing cases involving multiple subcontractors\, overlapping scopes of work\, and high-volume discovery. The panel will discuss practical strategies for streamlining communication\, resolving disputes efficiently\, managing technical issues\, and keeping complex matters moving toward resolution. \nWhat Every Construction Lawyer Should Know about Mandatory Mediation Under SB 440\nWed\, Jul 1\, 2026 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM PDT\nJohn Hanover\, Esq.\nTed Levin\, P.E.\, Esq.\nWith the enactment of SB 440\, owners\, contractors and subcontractors and their counsel must now navigate a mandatory claim dispute process defined by newly-enacted SB 440 (Civ. Code sections 8850 and 8851). The Legislature has made clear that it is in the best interest of the “state and its citizens” to ensure that claims on many private construction projects are “paid in full and in a timely manner”.\nThis program will provide construction lawyers\, their clients\, insurers\, and neutrals with a practical overview of the mandatory dispute resolution process enacted in SB 440\, the strategies for how to best use those procedures\, and the opportunities created for resolution of claims during the pendency of a project\, without the accumulation of claims and the risk of additional draconian interest charges that will only make them much more difficult to resolve in the future. \nCoverage Drives the Deal: Navigating Insurance in Construction Defect Mediation\nWed\, Jul 1\, 2026 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM PDT\nBrad Bening\, Esq.\nGary Selvin\, Esq.\nIn construction defect cases\, insurance coverage often drives settlement as much as liability and damages. Join Brad Bening and Gary Selvin for a practical overview of how coverage shapes negotiation strategy in complex CD matters. This program covers key CGL and design liability fundamentals\, common exclusions and endorsements\, and critical issues like property damage triggers\, time-on-risk\, and primary vs. excess disputes. Gain the foundational knowledge needed to evaluate risk\, navigate multi-party and carrier negotiations\, and move cases toward resolution. \nReal Property – Construction Defect Crossover\nWed\, Jul 1\, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PDT\nBob Mann\, Esq.\nJohn Hanover\, Esq.\nTed Levin\, P.E.\, Esq.\nThis program will examine the growing blurring of the lines between real property and construction disputes\, and how overlapping issues increasingly shape negotiation\, litigation\, and resolution strategy. Our panel will explore practical considerations arising at the intersection of development\, defects\, land use\, insurance\, title\, and project-related conflicts\, and how to resolve them. \nConstruction Dispute Resolution AMA\nWed\, Jul 1\, 2026 2:15 PM – 3:45 PM PDT\nBob Friedenberg\, Esq.\nHon. Victoria Chaney (Ret.)\nJohn Hanover\, Esq.\nTed Levin\, P.E.\, Esq.\nJoin a panel of highly experienced construction neutrals — Bob Friedenberg\, Justice Victoria Chaney\, Ted Levin\, and John Hanover — for an interactive “Ask Me Anything” discussion on the real-world challenges shaping construction disputes today. Drawing from decades of experience mediating\, arbitrating\, and litigating complex matters\, the panel will answer audience questions live while also addressing topics submitted in advance\, offering practical insight\, war stories\, and strategic guidance for construction practitioners.
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/adr-services-inc-for-the-complimentary-construction-powerhouse-seminar/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261104
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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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