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Coming To Terms: Preparing for Mediation and Arbitration 2022

Product ID: CM3341
Presented By: State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE

What’s the alternative?

The COVID-19 pandemic created a massive backlog of civil and criminal cases on dockets in Wisconsin and around the country. It also led to an increase in business disputes and employment law matters, adding to the preexisting pileup of cases.1 Although courts have resumed operations, the backlog continues to cripple dockets state and nationwide.

Alternative dispute resolution is often faster than litigation, making arbitration or mediation appealing to clients who don’t want to wait for a trial. In fact, the American Bar Association 2 and the American Arbitration Association encouraged practitioners to opt for arbitration during the pandemic so civil cases wouldn’t languish in courts.3

Coming to Terms: Preparing for Mediation and Arbitration will get you up to speed on everything you need to know about alternative dispute resolution. Experienced arbitrators and mediators will guide you on:

  • The pros and cons to consider before opting for mediation or arbitration
  • Helpful ADR strategies and techniques
  • What is and isn’t allowed in alternative dispute resolution
  • The differences between in-person and virtual processes
  • Best practices for pre-mediation submissions
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What’s the alternative?

The COVID-19 pandemic created a massive backlog of civil and criminal cases on dockets in Wisconsin and around the country. It also led to an increase in business disputes and employment law matters, adding to the preexisting pileup of cases.1 Although courts have resumed operations, the backlog continues to cripple dockets state and nationwide.

Alternative dispute resolution is often faster than litigation, making arbitration or mediation appealing to clients who don’t want to wait for a trial. In fact, the American Bar Association 2 and the American Arbitration Association encouraged practitioners to opt for arbitration during the pandemic so civil cases wouldn’t languish in courts.3

Coming to Terms: Preparing for Mediation and Arbitration will get you up to speed on everything you need to know about alternative dispute resolution. Experienced arbitrators and mediators will guide you on:

  • The pros and cons to consider before opting for mediation or arbitration
  • Helpful ADR strategies and techniques
  • What is and isn’t allowed in alternative dispute resolution
  • The differences between in-person and virtual processes
  • Best practices for pre-mediation submissions
Read More ↓

Program Chair and Presenter:

Michael D. Rust
Winnebago Conflict Resolution Center Inc.
Oshkosh

Presenters:

Susan J. M. Bauman
Susan M. Bauman Mediator/Arbitrator
Madison

Holly C. Pomraning
Lake Effect HR & Law LLC
Madison

Jaya Sharma
Sharma Mediation and Arbitration Inc.
Madison

Jill H. Sopha
Sopha Mediation LLC
Pewaukee

8:00 a.m. : Registration

8:30 a.m. : The Basics of Mediation and Arbitration

  • The difference between mediation and arbitration
  • The pros and cons of each and how they differ from negotiation
  • How to select a mediator/arbitrator and the roles of each person involved

 Susan J. M. Bauman, Holly C. Pomraning, Jaya Sharma, Jill H. Sopha, Michael D. Rust

9:20 a.m. :Preparing for Mediation

  • What to expect with rules and process
  • What (or who) you can or can’t bring along
  • Pre-mediation submissions
  • Virtual vs. in-person techniques and procedures

Holly C. Pomraning, Michael D. Rust, Jill H. Sopha

10:10 a.m. : Break

10:25 a.m. : Preparing for Arbitration

  • Best practices and what to expect
  • How to best prepare your case and clients
  • Virtual vs. in-person techniques - what to expect in each format

Susan J. M. Bauman, Jaya Sharma 

11:15 a.m. : Ethical Considerations in ADR

  • Understanding the ethical duties of the third-party neutral
  • Identify the ethical duties of representing counsel and how they may differ from the traditional court process

Michael D. Rust

12:05 p.m. : Program Concludes

Following program start times, webcast replay schedule may vary slightly from above listed times.

  • Receive practical guidance from experienced Wisconsin mediators and arbitrators
  • Learn the latest techniques and procedures in mediation and arbitration
  • Understand the ethical risks associated with alternative dispute resolution and how to avoid them
  • Develop strategies for achieving a favorable resolution for your clients
  • Any attorney using mediation or arbitration
  • Family law attorneys
  • Business lawyers
  • Civil litigators
  • General practitioners
  • Alternative dispute resolution attorneys and mediators

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