CLE Programs

JAMS mediators and arbitrators are available to conduct complimentary Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs for attorneys at law firms, bar associations, and a variety of other legal and business organizations. As an accredited CLE provider, we frequently offer these programs on site or in JAMS Resolution Centers nationwide. Each program may be tailored to address specific issues. If you are interested in CLE credits for a practice area that is not listed on this menu (Civility, Family Law, Healthcare, Substance Abuse, A View from the Bench, etc.), please contact us directly for details on a customized program that meets your needs. For more information, please call 1-800-352-5267 or submit an online request.

Arbitration	Save Time and Money in Arbitration: These CLE programs cover pre-arbitration calls and hearings, effective case management, discovery management and other methods used by JAMS neutrals; the JAMS Optional Expedited Arbitration Procedures, which provide a faster, less expensive process under JAMS Comprehensive Arbitration Rules; and the unique JAMS Optional Appeal Procedure, which provides parties a method for meaningful review. Programs include: Making Arbitration Work - How to Draft Effective Arbitration Clauses Cost Controls in Arbitration - How to Effectively Manage Both Time and Expenses During the Process Best Practices in Arbitration Managing Your First Arbitration - Learn How to Maximize the Process
Construction	Avoiding Delays and Cost Overruns with IDMs and Project Neutrals: This program covers the use of neutral “Independent Decision Makers” (IDMs) and project neutrals in large-scale private and public engineering and construction projects. This program is geared toward construction attorneys, in-house counsel, developers, owners, contractors, construction managers and design professionals, among others. It will illustrate through real-life examples how an experienced neutral third party can keep projects moving to completion by addressing conflict before delays and disagreements result in cost overruns and litigation.
E-Discovery	e-Discovery and the Use of Special Masters and Discovery Referees: This program describes the scope of e-Discovery issues in relevant practice areas of law, and reviews the challenges practitioners face in managing large e-Discovery problems while complying with existing statutes, codes and case law. The benefits of special masters and discovery referees will be explored, presenting practical, efficient and expedient solutions.
Employment	ADR Solutions for Employment Disputes: JAMS employment focused CLE programs draw upon the expertise of our diverse panel of mediators and arbitrators. Programs include: Recent Developments, Trends and Case Law in Employment Matters (Roundtable format) ADR in Wrongful Termination, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination and ADA Matters Best Practices in Employment Mediation Effective Advocacy in Employment Arbitration Mediating and Arbitrating the Wage and Hour Case Use of Special Masters in Wage & Hour and Class Action Employment Matters
Ethics and ADR	Ethics and ADR - Obligations, Challenges, and Pitfalls to Avoid: Advocacy and zealous representation of clients can sometimes put counsel and neutrals in potentially challenging or conflicting positions with one another, in addition to the vastly different obligations required in mediation versus arbitration. This program combines a use of scenarios and a review of numerous guidelines, requirements and rules governing ADR. Ethics credit provided.
Financial Markets	Innovative Solutions for Financial Market Disputes: This program will cover: Resolution of complex financial disputes where the actions of financial institutions, business executives, corporations, and financial professionals are the subject of unprecedented public and regulatory scrutiny. Trends arising from the credit crisis and the availability of alternative means to resolve disputes, with a focus on how mediation and arbitration may be used to resolve these matters.
Insurance	ADR Solutions for Insurance Disputes: This program will cover a variety of insurance-related disputes, including coverage disputes, bad faith cases, risk analysis, etc.
Intellectual Property	Controlling Costs in Patent, Trademark, and Unfair Competition Disputes: This program offers specific mediation and arbitration information relevant to IP litigators and transactional attorneys on how to properly assess risk, cost and confidentiality while preserving business relationships. Recent case law and its impact on the willingness of parties to resolve their disputes in mediation or by other methods will be discussed.
Mediation	Mediation Advocacy and Effective Techniques: This program can be designed for attorneys with minimal to advanced mediation experience. Our presenters offer guidelines on how to position a case for mediation, how to negotiate effectively, using the mediator to best advantage, getting beyond impasse, how to deal with difficult negotiators and development of creative settlement terms. Our mediation program can also be tailored to focus on a specific practice area, such as business/commercial, insurance, IP, personal injury or real estate disputes.
Negotiation Techniques (Elimination of Bias)	Techniques for Negotiation from a Position of Strength: Our neutrals will lead a unique discussion of gender differences to consider during negotiations, including gender specific characterizations in negotiating, successful persuasion techniques and strengths that attorneys bring to the negotiation process. The program will include practice scenarios and hypothetical examples. Elimination of Bias Credit provided.