Decision Making and Mediation Strategies Inside & Outside the Courtroom

Decision Making and Mediation Strategies Inside & Outside the Courtroom
Sponsored By: Alameda County Bar Association
January 27, 2015 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Spotlight on JAMS Speaker: Hon. Patrick Mahoney

Please join the ACBA Family Law and ADR Sections for a presentation by Judge Patrick J. Mahoney (Ret.) for an engaging discussion on decision making and mediation strategies in the following settings:

• Public courts:
  • Short cause versus long cause hearings/trials
  • A look at how judges reach decisions and the factors that influence decision making in each setting
  • How to be most effective in each setting
• Private judging:
  • The scope of the assignment - all purpose or defined tasks
  • Explaining the roles to clients in singles assignment cases: case management, decision making, and mediating
  • Addressing concerns when moving from role to role
  • The pros and cons of private causing
• Outside the courtroom:
  • How to settle cases on the courthouse steps and in private cases
  • How to be an effective negotiator in each setting
  • Techniques to overcome impasse

Location:
ACBA's NEW Office Location
1000 Broadway, Suite 480
Oakland CA, 94607

For contact information and to register, please visit Decision Making and Mediation Strategies Inside & Outside the Courtroom event page.