Why Attend?
- Review the basics of arbitration and mediation
- Learn how to handle unusual situations that may arise in these negotiations
Not all disputes need to end up in court. There are often good reasons to pursue alternative dispute resolution, but the skills and strategies to effectively advocate for your client in court are not always the best suited for mediation or arbitration. An adversarial approach can easily derail the mediation process. In this program, our experienced faculty members will guide you through the basics of mediation and arbitration practice. You will learn how to prepare your clients for mediation or arbitration and gain the skills you need for a successful resolution.
Topics will include:
- How to identify appropriate cases for arbitration or mediation
- The mechanics of these processes
- How to handle unusual issues in arbitration and mediation
- How to prepare your clients for alternative dispute resolution
- When and how to use remote mediation
- How to deal with an opposing party’s failure to negotiate in good faith
- Top ten tips for successful mediation
COVID-19 POLICY FOR LIVE-ON-SITE ATTENDANCE
By attending a live-on-site Virginia CLE® seminar, you acknowledge the health risks associated with COVID-19 and that you MUST follow all Virginia CLE® COVID-19 policies. You may NOT attend a live-on-site program if you have tested positive for COVID-19, if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, or if you are under any self-quarantine orders per CDC guidelines.
Click here for details about the Virginia CLE® COVID-19 policy. Please revisit the webpage routinely for updates as we are monitoring the evolving COVID-19 situation. All updates to this policy will be emailed to registrants.
(Last updated March 2, 2022)
Registration Deadlines: |
Webcast: |
10 minutes prior to seminar. If you register for a webcast the day of the seminar, your e-mail receipt will include a link to launch the seminar and download the materials. |
Telephone: |
Online registration ends at 11:59 p.m. the day preceding the seminar Call (800) 979-8253 to register up to one hour prior to the seminar |
Live on Site: |
Online registration ends at 11:59 p.m. the day preceding the seminar Walk-in registration is permitted on a space-available basis |
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation/transfer requests will be honored until 5:00 p.m. the day preceding the seminar. You will, however, be charged $40 if you cancel or transfer your registration to a different seminar after the link to the materials has been e-mailed by Virginia CLE.
Full refunds or transfers are available up to two days after a webcast in the unlikely event that you experience technical difficulties.
MCLE Credit Caveat: The MCLE Board measures credits by the time you spend in attendance. If you enter a seminar late or leave it early, or both, you must reflect those adjustments accurately in the credits you report on your credit reporting form. A code will be given at the end of the seminar, which must be written on your MCLE form.
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