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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T120000
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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;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T190000
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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
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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:20260327T002957Z
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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:20260508T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260508T104500
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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
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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
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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: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T114500
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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;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T133000
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SUMMARY:Trends and Tips for Success Mediating Employment Law Disputes
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThe employment mediation landscape has changed\, and knowing how to navigate it makes all the difference. Christine Kurek of Kurek Dispute Resolution\, Cynthia Sandoval of Sandoval Mediation\, and Julie Arias Young of Julie Arias Young Mediation examine the trends reshaping how employment cases settle\, including the rise of emotional distress verdicts\, the growing use of anchoring\, how to navigate financial difficulty disclosures during the process\, and more. Attendees will leave with practical strategies they can apply in their next employment mediation. This program will be moderated by MyKhanh Shelton. \nSpeaker:  \n\nMyKhanh Shelton\, Esq.\n\nLocation:\nZoom Webinar
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/trends-and-tips-for-success-mediating-employment-law-disputes/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTSTAMP:20260515T174104Z
CREATED:20260515T173937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T174104Z
UID:4726-1781308800-1781395199@www.adrservices.com
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:20260625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260625T200000
DTSTAMP:20260612T211247Z
CREATED:20260612T211247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T211247Z
UID:4762-1782410400-1782417600@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:It’s A Trap!  Don’t Fall For Fiduciary Scams
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThere is a growing sophistication of scams targeting professionals including fiduciaries.  Participants will learn how fraudsters exploit fiduciary authority\, financial access\, and court processes\, and how to recognize red flags before losses occur.  Practical strategies for prevention\, documentation\, and response to mitigate from fraud and professional liability. \nSpeaker:  \n\nCarmen Alberio\, Esq. – ADR Services\, Inc.\nDavid Kim\, Esq.\n\nLocation:\nPorter Valley Country Club\n19216 Singing Hills Drive\nNorthridge\, CA 91326 \nCost:\n$30 \nTo register\, email sfvepcassistant@gmail.com
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/its-a-trap-dont-fall-for-fiduciary-scams/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260701T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260701T160000
DTSTAMP:20260708T204334Z
CREATED:20260515T001332Z
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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 effective mediation of complex multi-party disputes\, 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. \nManaging the Multiple Personalities of Construction Disputes\nWed\, Jul 1\, 2026 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PDT\nHon. Paul Bacigalupo (Ret.)\nBob Hamilton\, Esq.\nThis program will explore the personalities and competing interests often found in construction disputes\, including emotional property owners and sellers\, construction professionals including architects and contractors\, claims professionals\, and of course the attorneys representing each. With this diverse tapestry of characters\, resolution requires dynamic management of people and interests. In this program\, seasoned mediators Bob Hamilton and Judge Paul Bacigalupo (Ret.) will dissect their approach to managing these often competing demands\, goals and personalities in construction mediation to untangle complex disputes and finding resolutions all parties can accept.\nHandout Materials \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.\nHandout Materials \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.\nInsurance coverage issues often drive construction defect settlements as much as liability and damages themselves. Join construction mediator Brad Bening and coverage specialist Gary Selvin for a practical\, hypothetical-driven discussion of how coverage disputes impact real-world mediation strategy in complex CD matters.\nUsing scenarios drawn from multi-party construction cases\, the program will explore additional insured issues\, reservation of rights and Cumis conflicts\, property damage triggers\, exclusions\, time-on-risk allocation\, and strategic settlement considerations. Designed for active construction practitioners\, this program focuses less on abstract coverage theory and more on the practical question: what do attorneys do with these issues in the middle of a real case?\nHandout Materials \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.\nHandout Materials \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.\nHandout Materials
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/adr-services-inc-for-the-complimentary-construction-powerhouse-seminar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260715T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260715T183000
DTSTAMP:20260626T163627Z
CREATED:20260626T163627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T163627Z
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SUMMARY:ACColades: Honoring Leaders Who Lift Others As They Rise
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThis interactive CLE program is tailored specifically for ACC members and in-house legal professionals\, addressing the distinct stressors facing the legal community while providing practical\, research-based tools that participants can immediately integrate into their professional practice. We encourage you to bring your own insights and experiences to share to help make this a practical\, lively session. \nSpeaker:  \n\nMyKhanh Shelton\, Esq.\n\nLocation:\nAlston & Bird 350 S. Grand Ave 51st Floor Los Angeles\, CA 90071\n \nCost:\nFree
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/accolades-honoring-leaders-who-lift-others-as-they-rise/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T130000
DTSTAMP:20260707T225728Z
CREATED:20260707T225728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T225728Z
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SUMMARY:Chairs’ Corner Feat. Gideon Kracov\, Environmental Law Section Chair
DESCRIPTION:Description: Curious about public appointments\, mediation\, or building a bold environmental law career? Join us for Chairs’ Corner on July 23 at noon as ELS Chair Peter Ton welcomes 2012 ELS Chair Gideon Kracov.  Gideon is a former Deputy Los Angeles City Attorney\, private practitioner (both plaintiff-side and defense)\, current Loyola Law School adjunct professor\, full-time mediator at ADR Services\, Inc. in Los Angeles\, and was a gubernatorial appointee to the California Air Resources Board and South Coast Air Quality Management District from 2020-2025.  Through the lens of his deep and colorful 30+ year career\, Gideon will share insights on seizing the moment to pursue new opportunities for your practice.
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/chairs-corner-feat-gideon-kracov-environmental-law-section-chair-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T114500
DTSTAMP:20260630T212754Z
CREATED:20260612T211925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T212754Z
UID:4765-1784889900-1784893500@www.adrservices.com
SUMMARY:Discovery Wars Are Optional: Strategy\, Civility\, and Results
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nDiscovery disputes are inevitable in employment litigation\, but how you handle them can determine whether you win credibility or lose it with the court. This panel brings together plaintiff\, defense\, and neutral perspectives to explore how lawyers can advocate forcefully while maintaining civility. Panelists will discuss what actually moves the needle with judges and discovery referees\, strategic choices that help rather than hinder your position\, and when escalating a dispute advances your client’s interests—or backfires. Attendees will leave with practical guidance for resolving discovery battles effectively\, professionally\, and persuasively. \nSpeakers:  \n\nHon. Suzanne Ramos Bolanos – ADR Services\, Inc.\nBeth W. Mora\, Mora Employment Law\nDenisha P. McKenzie\, CDF Labor Law\n\nLocation:\nHilton Pasadena\n168 South Los Robles Avenue\nPasadena\, CA\, 91101 \nCost: \nOne Day Pass for Non-Members: $445
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/its-a-trap-dont-fall-for-fiduciary-scams-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260811T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260811T131500
DTSTAMP:20260717T182935Z
CREATED:20260717T182935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T182935Z
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SUMMARY:Creating Your Retirement Vision: Embracing the Next Chapter
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nRetirement can be one of the most significant transitions in a lawyer’s or judge’s professional life. While financial planning often receives considerable attention\, the personal\, psychological\, and professional dimensions of retirement can be equally important and far more complex. \nJoin us for an engaging and thought-provoking webinar featuring selected clips from the documentary Retirement on Trial\, followed by a dynamic panel discussion exploring professional identity\, purpose\, aging\, wellness\, and the transition from full-time legal practice. The program will examine questions many attorneys and judges face but rarely discuss openly: How much of our identity is tied to our role as lawyers or judges? How do we recognize when it is time to change course? What does a meaningful “glide path” toward retirement look like? And how can we create a fulfilling vision for life beyond a demanding legal career? \nDrawing on themes highlighted in the documentary and informed by the experiences of jurists and attorneys\, the panel will explore the challenges and opportunities that accompany later-career transitions. Topics will include the evolving meaning of work\, the impact of aging on professional life\, maintaining wellness and purpose\, navigating changing capacity and workload\, alternative practice arrangements\, and practical approaches to designing a rewarding next chapter. \nPresented by the Health & Wellness Committee in collaboration with the California Judges Association. \nSpeakers: \n\nSteve Herman\nDee Dee Dickey\nHon. Paul A. Bacigalupo (Ret)\nHon. Erica Yew (Ret.)\n\nModerator:  \n\nEvelyn Neaman\n\nLocation:\nWebinar\n \nCost:\nFree Webinar
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/creating-your-retirement-vision-embracing-the-next-chapter/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260812T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260812T130000
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SUMMARY:Governmental Immunities – Part I: Mastering the Big 7 CACI Defenses
DESCRIPTION:Description: Governmental immunities are jury questions spelled out in the CACI but can be an equally powerful defense before trial on summary judgement or adjudication. This program examines the seven key governmental immunities reflected in California Civil Jury Instructions (CACI’s 1110–1124)\, including natural conditions\, reasonable acts or omissions\, traffic control and warning devices\, weather-related conditions\, and design immunity. The session also explores the evolving doctrine of loss of design immunity\, tracing the law from Cornette v. Department of Transportation through Tansavatdi v. City of Rancho Palos Verdes and discussing what the future may hold for this critical defense. \nSpeakers: \nMichael Nebenzahl\, Esq. – ADR Services\, Inc. \nBrian Hamblet\, Esq. – Burke\, Williams & Sorensen\, LLP \nCharles Abbott\, Esq. – Burke\, Williams & Sorensen\, LLP  \nLocation: Zoom Webinar \nCost: $0
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/governmental-immunities-part-i-mastering-the-big-7-caci-defenses/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260901T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260901T130000
DTSTAMP:20260630T220221Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T220221Z
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SUMMARY:Mediating Wrongful Eviction & Habitability Claims Part 2: 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. This is Part 2\, find Part 1 on our YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/@ADRServicesInc1/featured  \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. \nSpeaker:  \n\nSteve Abern\, Esq. – ADR Services\, Inc.\nJacqueline Ravenscroft\, Esq. – Tobener Ravenscroft\nJeffery Woo – Womble Bond Dickinson\n\nLocation:\nWebinar\n \nCost:\n$0 – Complimentary Program
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/mediating-wrongful-eviction-habitability-claims-part-2-the-dynamic-interplay-between-tenants-landlords-and-carriers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T130000
DTSTAMP:20260714T221825Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T221825Z
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SUMMARY:Mediation vs. MSC: What’s the Difference
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nCalifornia lawyers regularly treat mediation\, MSCs and informal settlement conferences as interchangeable\, especially when it comes to confidentiality. The law draws distinctions that they should be aware of. Two retired judges will break down the statutory framework covering settlement discussions in the Evidence Code and Rules of Court and some of the subtle differences between mediation\, settlement conferences and informal “hallway” negotiations. The judges will also discuss how such differences might impact procedural and tactical approaches for MSCs and mediation\, and common missteps. \nSpeakers:  \n\nHon. Jo-Lynne Lee (Ret.)\nHon. James “Reg” Reilly (Ret.)\n\nLocation:\nZoom Webinar\n \nCost:\n$0 – Complimentary Program
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/mediation-vs-msc-whats-the-difference/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261104
DTSTAMP:20260520T183123Z
CREATED:20260520T183123Z
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SUMMARY:2026 CAL-ABOTA Hawaii Conference
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nWe are thrilled to be returning to Maui and the Fairmont Kea Lani for an extraordinary conference week and to celebrate this year?s Trial Lawyer of the Year\, Joe McMonigle of the San Francisco Chapter. Perched on one of Maui?s most coveted stretches of shoreline\, the luxe setting of the Fairmont Kea Lani is an enviable tropical paradise. Wake up each morning to gentle waves lapping at the shore\, swaying palms singing in the trade winds and expansive views of turquoise waters stretching all the way to the horizon. Only steps away from your suite is Polo Beach renowned for its golden soft sand\, calm swimming\, excellent snorkeling and tranquil sunsets. \nSpeaker:  \n\nHon. Tani Cantil-Sakauye (Ret.)\n\nLocation:\nFairmont Kea Lani
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/2026-cal-abota-hawaii-conference/
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