As part of its Annual Conference this year, the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of the State Bar of Michigan will conduct a separate virtual Family Mediation Program on Tuesday, August 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Speaking at the program will be:

• Zena Zumeta, Mediation Training & Consultation Institute—“Pre-Mediation Meetings in Divorce Mediation”

• David C. Sarnacki, The Sarnacki Law Firm PLC, and Michelle F. Gallagher—“Mediating Divorce Cases Involving Business Owners: Navigating Complex Asset Division Under Michigan Law”

• Julia Griffiths, Griffiths & Willing Law, and Andrea Banfield, Banfield Couling Law & Mediation PLLC—“Incorporating Mediation into the Filing of a Joint Petitions for Divorce”

• Sarah Nissel and Yona Elishis, Pepperdine University School of Law—“Faith-based Divorce Mediation in Orthodox Judaism”

Following the four presentations, faculty and participants will have an opportunity for conversation and networking.

Cost for the virtual Family Mediation Program is $75.  To register or for additional information, visit https://connect.michbar.org/adr/home.

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