‘Mediation Advocacy: A Best Practices Review’ offered online
The State Bar of Michigan’s Alternative Dispute Resolution, Business Law, Labor & Employment Law, and Young Lawyer Sections will present the virtual seminar “Mediation Advocacy: A Best Practices Review” on Thursday, May 9, from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Critical differences exist between traditional zealous advocacy and the skill set necessary to successfully accomplish client goals in the mediation process. The program’s panel shares time tested techniques and approaches proven to help make the most of mediation.
Topics will include:
• Differences between mediation and litigation advocacy and why the differences are important;
• Drafting and exchanging written submissions tailored to the mediation process;
• Advance and strategic planning for counsel;
• Client education and preparation;
• Best practices at the mediation table;
• Strategies when the matter doesn’t settle.
The panel will feature Shel Stark, mediator and arbitrator; Nakisha N. Chaney, Of Counsel, Salvatore, Prescott, Porter, & Porter; and moderator Michael S. Leib, Leibadr LLC.
To register for the virtual seminar, visit https://connect.michbar.org/adr/home.
Critical differences exist between traditional zealous advocacy and the skill set necessary to successfully accomplish client goals in the mediation process. The program’s panel shares time tested techniques and approaches proven to help make the most of mediation.
Topics will include:
• Differences between mediation and litigation advocacy and why the differences are important;
• Drafting and exchanging written submissions tailored to the mediation process;
• Advance and strategic planning for counsel;
• Client education and preparation;
• Best practices at the mediation table;
• Strategies when the matter doesn’t settle.
The panel will feature Shel Stark, mediator and arbitrator; Nakisha N. Chaney, Of Counsel, Salvatore, Prescott, Porter, & Porter; and moderator Michael S. Leib, Leibadr LLC.
To register for the virtual seminar, visit https://connect.michbar.org/adr/home.
Stare Bar Journal seeking input from Michigan attorneys
The State Bar of Michigan’s Bar Journal Committee is conducting its first survey in 10 years to gather input on its use of theme issues, current content, and ideas for possible future content.
The survey includes a maximum of 12 questions and takes 4 to 5 minutes to complete.
To take the Michigan Bar Journal survey, visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/BarJournal2024.
The survey includes a maximum of 12 questions and takes 4 to 5 minutes to complete.
To take the Michigan Bar Journal survey, visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/BarJournal2024.
OCBA?Annual Meeting &?Awards Ceremony planned
The Oakland County Bar Association will salute outstanding leaders in the law and celebrate another amazing year with judges, OCBA leadership, and other OCBA members at its 90th Annual Meeting &?Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, June 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the The Community House, 380 S. Bates Street in Birmingham.
Ticket for the 90th Annual Meeting &?Awards Ceremony are $95 for general registration and $75 for OCBA new lawyers (P82500+), paralegals, and students.
To register, visit www.ocba.org and click on “events.”
Ticket for the 90th Annual Meeting &?Awards Ceremony are $95 for general registration and $75 for OCBA new lawyers (P82500+), paralegals, and students.
To register, visit www.ocba.org and click on “events.”
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