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SUMMARY:2024 Bay Area Women Lawyers' Retreat (BAWLR)
DESCRIPTION:Description:\n ADR Services\, Inc. is proud to sponsor the 5th annual BAWLR event. Women lawyers from all practice areas\, from both sides of the aisle\, mediators\, and judges will converge in Northern California for the weekend. This is a weekend retreat with plenty of opportunity to develop relationships\, learn from amazing speakers (including Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero!)\, and enjoy some leisure time. We’re still working on the schedule\, but will share more as we lock in the details. \nDon’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to be a part of a community that champions and empowers women lawyers. Mark your calendars for March 1-3\, 2024 and prepare to embark on a transformative weekend at BAWLR 2024. Together\, let’s rewrite the narrative and shape the future of the legal profession. \nSpeaker: Featuring ADR Services\, Inc. Speakers: \n\nJudge Winifred Smith (Ret.)\, ADR Services\, Inc.\nJudge Anita Santos (Ret.)\, ADR Services\, Inc.\nJustice James Lambden (Ret.)\, ADR Services\, Inc.\n\nLocation:\nFlamingo Resort & Spa\n2777 4th Street\nSanta Rosa\, CA 95405\n \nCost:\n$475 \nHotel group rate available until 2.5.24
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/2024-bay-area-women-lawyers-retreat-bawlr/
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SUMMARY:Identifying Impediments to Construction Defect Resolution
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nMediating construction disputes typically involves multiple parties and a diverse set of issues. This presentation by Judge Paul Beeman from ADR Services and construction law specialist David Ginn Esq.\, will focus on key roadblocks to reaching resolution during the mediation process. \nSpeaker:  \n\nHon. Paul Beeman (Ret.) – ADR Services\, Inc.\nDavid Ginn\, Esq. – Ginn Law\, P.C.\n\nLocation:\nWebinar\n \nCost:\n$0 Members │ $115 Non Members
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/identifying-impediments-to-construction-defect-resolution/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240306T120000
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SUMMARY:Public Entity Claims to Summary Judgment: Don't Trip! (and Fall)
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThis session will focus on trip & fall claims involving public entities. Discussion will include tips for initial claim consideration\, recognizing conditions\, presentation of claims\, and tips for the inevitable summary judgment motion. Hear from former Contra Costa County Superior Court Judge\, and current ADR Services\, Inc. Mediator\, the Hon. Steven K. Austin\, as well as practitioners from both the plaintiff and defense bar\, regarding strategies and approaches. \nSpeaker:  \n\nCasey Kaufman\, Esq. – Kaufman Law\, PC\nMaria Lampasona\, Esq. – Rankin\, Shuey\, Mintz\, Lampasona & Harper\nHon. Steven Austin (Ret.) – ADR Services\, Inc.\n\nLocation:\nWebinar \nCost:\n$0 Members │ $75 Non-Members
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/public-entity-claims-to-summary-judgment-dont-trip-and-fall/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240307T180000
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SUMMARY:Lessons Learned: Cautionary Tales from Litigators and Mediators for Estate Planners and Trust and Estate Administrators
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nPresenters Bette Epstein and Richard Collier have decades of experience both litigating and mediating inheritance disputes.  This program will address issues that arise for trust and estate counsel from the time the proposed client walks in the door through the administration of the estate.  Their discussion will include recognizing and managing conflicts of interest\, fiduciary duties vs. attorneys duties\, importance of asking the right questions\, record maintenance\, going to/keeping out of probate court. \nSpeaker:  \n\nBette Epstein\, Esq.\nRichard Collier\, Esq.\n\nLocation:\nLocanda Ravello\n172 E Prospect Ave\, Danville\, CA 94526 \nCost:\n$95 EPC Members │$115 Non-Members
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/lessons-learned-cautionary-tales-from-litigators-and-mediators-for-estate-planners-and-trust-and-estate-administrators-2/
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SUMMARY:Mediating With and As the General Counsel
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nUnlock the keys to successful mediation with in-house corporate counsel in this MCLE program. This webinar is designed to equip both outside and in-house counsel with the essential tools and strategies needed to navigate the unique challenges of mediating with corporate legal teams. Our speakers bring keen insights from their own time as general counsel to corporations small and large\, including such corporations as Dreyer’s Ice Cream\, Ross Stores\, Inc. (Mark LeHocky\, Esq.) and Ticketmaster (Ed Weiss\, Esq.). We will also gain insight from the Bench from former LA Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Feffer. This session promises an enlightening exploration of the intricacies involved in collaborating seamlessly with in-house counsel\, covering topics ranging from pre-mediation preparation to effective collaboration with General Counsel for information gathering. Additionally\, the discussion will delve into overcoming impasses and steering clear of potential pitfalls\, ultimately facilitating successful resolutions at the negotiation table. Join us for this complimentary MCLE program\, and discover the essential elements for achieving successful mediation when working with and as in-house corporate counsel. \nSpeaker:  \n\nHon. Elizabeth Feffer (Ret.)\nMark LeHocky\, Esq.\nEdward Weiss\, Esq.\n\nLocation:\nWebinar\n \nCost:\n$0 –  Complimentary Program \nWritten Materials
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/mediating-with-and-as-the-general-counsel/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240314T120000
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SUMMARY:Implicit Bias and the Promotion of Bias Reducing Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThis program will explore ways to recognize implicit bias in ourselves and those around us. Our presenters will also discuss methods to implement bias reducing strategies in an effort to not only raise awareness\, but also\, to facilitate change in the legal profession. \nSpeakers:  \n\nStacie Hausner\, ADR Services\, Inc.\nHon. Alicia Blanco\, Los Angeles Superior Court\n\nCost:\n$0 – ABTL Members Only \nLocation:\nWebinar
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/implicit-bias-and-the-promotion-of-bias-reducing-strategies-2/
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SUMMARY:Family Law Mediation vs. Civil Litigation Mediation: Getting Cases Settled
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nA family law judge turned mediator and a civil litigator turned mediator discuss getting cases settled in mediation. Differences between family law mediation and civil litigation mediation in (i) when to mediate; (ii) finding your mediator; (iii) pre-mediation (iv) conducting the mediation; (v) what happens after the mediation; (vi) barriers to settlement; (vii) whether “fairness” is important; and (viii) much more! \nSpeaker:  \n\nMichael G. Balmages\, Esq. –  ADR Services\, Inc.\nHon. Claudia J. Silbar (Ret.) – Judicate West\n\nLocation:  \nOCBA Offices\n4101 Westerly Place\nNewport Beach\, CA\, 92660\n(Free Parking) \nCost:\n$25 Members │ $60 Non-Members \n 
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/family-law-mediation-vs-civil-litigation-mediation-getting-cases-settled/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240327T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240327T090000
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SUMMARY:Mediator’s Proposals - the Good\, the Bad\, and the Ugly
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nArm yourself with everything you need to know about mediator’s proposals. This program is taught by mediator Patrick M. Kelly and will demystify this commonly used mediation practice. The program will cover: \n\nWhat is a mediator’s proposal\nHow and when to effectively use a mediator’s proposal\nThe legal authority and enforceability of mediator’s proposals\nThe nuances to be considered when agreeing to a mediator’s proposal\, including impact on your case and other parties\nThe special challenges of mediator’s proposals in multi-party cases\n\nModerated by Jeffrey Kravitz and Robert M. Cohen\, Co-Chairs\, BHBA’s Mediation Section. \nSpeaker:\nPatrick Kelly\, Esq. – ADR Services\, Inc. \nDate: March 27\, 2024\nTime: 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. \nLocation:\nWebinar\n \nCost:\n$0 Members │$45 Non-Members
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/mediators-proposals-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240329
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SUMMARY:Lifecycle of an Arbitration
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThe case is in arbitration. Now what? This panel will walk employment law practitioners through what to expect when handling a single-plaintiff arbitration matter\, from pre-demand tactics\, discovery challenges\, the hearing itself\, and enforcement of any award. Our panelists will de-mystify the issues and provide practical information to empower attorneys. \nSpeaker:  \n\nHon. Michelle Rosenblatt (Ret.) – ADR Services\, Inc.\nNavid Yadegar – Yadegar Minoofar & Soleymani LLP\nKatherine Forster – Munger\, Tolles & Olson LLP\n\nLocation:\nWesting Bonaventure Hotel & Suites\, Los Angeles\n404 S. Figueroa Street\nLos Angeles\, CA 90017\n \nCost:\nFull Conference Cost:\nLACBA Members $475 │ Non-Members $525
URL:https://www.adrservices.com/cle/lifecycle-of-an-arbitration/
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