Join us for a joint presentation on Competence, given by Lowell Haky, Esq. and Gerri Green, Esq., from ADR Services, Inc. 

How do you maximize your settlement at mediation?
ADR Services, Inc. Mediator Lowell Haky, Esq. will walk through the tricks-of-the-trade and offer tips on mediation preparation and strategy that make the difference between getting a good settlement and getting a great settlement. 

The program will cover: 

• Choosing the right time to mediate 
• When to mediate in-person vs. virtual 
• Using the mediation brief to persuade your opponent.
•  Leveraging the pre-mediation call 
• Prepping your client 
• Strategy at the mediation session 
• Alternative settlement options 
• Mediation conduct 
• Post-Mediation settlements 

This webinar will explain the nature of workers' compensation liens in civil litigation and will provide settlement strategies from the various points of view of the personal injury attorney, subrogation attorney, and defense counsel. As a mediator, our panelist has seen the different tactics taken and will explain the positives as well as the pitfalls.
The major learning objective will be to explain workers' compensation subrogation in light of a pending personal injury claim and the strategies that can be embarked upon during settlement discussions. This session will discuss theories of third party liability, employer liability and the obstacles that should be avoided during negotiation.

Join us for a presentation on Implicit Bias, given by Hon. Paul Herbert (Ret.), with ADR Services, Inc.

Creative Collaboration in the Face of Unique Challenges. California Law, California Policy, and California Speakers—all in a new location! Network with attorneys, appraisers, agency representatives, right of way professionals, and others from around the state, while you hear all points of view on the most important and timely condemnation issues.

We all have Implicit Biases. Challenge yourself to learn your biases and learn tools to reduce your own bias.

Join us for an enlightening panel discussion where experienced attorneys from both sides, along with a neutral expert, offer a comprehensive primer on the intricate ethics and bias issues facing employment law practitioners today. This engaging session aims to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate these challenges with confidence.

Key Takeaways:

• Review the essential professional guidelines designed to eliminate bias, promoting fairness and equality in our practice.
• Refresh Ethical Principles: Reinforce your understanding of key ethical rules through real-world examples and practical illustrations.