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Atlanta Bench & Bar Academy

Presented by the Judicial Division of the American Bar Association (ABA)

Credit
13.0 general CLE credit hours in 60-minute states (including 1.0 ethics, 1.0 professionalism, 1.0 diversity, 1.0 mental health/substance use and 3.0 trial credits)

14.6 general CLE credit hours in 50-minute states (including 1.2 ethics, 1.2 professionalism, 1.2 diversity, 1.2 mental health/substance use and 3.0 trial credits)

Join the ABA's Judicial Division for a year's worth of CLE at the upcoming Bench & Bar Academy. This two-day program is the perfect place to build your advocacy skills, with diverse panels of judges delivering expert advice on topics crucial to your success. Whether you litigate, mediate, settle or simply meet face-to-face with your client for advice, being confident in your ability to succeed empowers you to be a more influential advocate for your clients. This is a high-quality program designed to be accessible and interesting for all attorneys, especially those earlier in their career.

The faculty for this exciting event is composed of judges from state and federal courts and senior partners -- distinguished speakers from Atlanta and its surroundings. Attendees can fulfill their annual MCLE requirement in just two days – and just before Georgia's extended March deadline.

Featured Panel:

Strategies to Succeed in Arbitration and Mediation
10:00 - 11:00 AM EST | Tuesday, April 5, 2022

From the decision whether to litigate or pursue alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to how to effectively engage in an arbitration or mediation – this panel will discuss a variety of key issues in ADR to make your next dispute resolution result one of which you and your client are pleased.

Featured Panelists:

  • Hon. J. Antonio DelCampo | Partner, DelCampo, Grayson, Lopez
  • Hon. Gail S. Tusan, Senior Judge | Mediator, Arbitrator, Referee/Special Master, Hearing Officer, JAMS
  • Meka B. Ward | Senior Corporate Counsel, Home Depot U.S.A., Inc.

Featured People

JAMS Events and Webinars

JAMS events and webinars bring you timely topics in alternative dispute resolution (ADR), industry-leading speakers and stellar networking opportunities. Explore our full list of upcoming events and webinars.

About JAMS - The Way Forward.TM

JAMS is the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services, handling more than 21,000 cases annually. With nearly 500 neutrals and 29 locations, JAMS delivers efficient, cost-effective, and impartial solutions for business and legal disputes at any stage of conflict. Since its founding in 1979, its distinguished panel has included retired federal and state court justices, former litigators, transactional attorneys and other ADR professionals with deep industry and practice area experience. JAMS offers customized in-person, virtual and hybrid resolution services to provide a seamless experience through concierge-level client care, highly skilled case managers, and advanced technology.

More information about JAMS is available on our About Us page, and you can connect with us on LinkedInFacebookX and our JAMS ADR blog.

Disclaimer

This website is not a solicitation for business. All content on the JAMS website is intended to provide general information about JAMS and an opportunity for interested persons to contact JAMS. The content of this website is not offered as legal advice or legal opinion and it should not be relied upon for any specific situation.  JAMS neutrals are not engaged in the practice of law and no attorney client relationship is intended.  This website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a complete description of JAMS services. While JAMS endeavors to keep the information updated and correct, JAMS makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the information contained in this website. 

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