NBA 99th Annual Convention & Exhibits

JAMS Panelist: Hon. Randa M. Trapp (Ret.)

The panelist will discuss how they started their ADR practice and provide tips. The panelist are experience ADR professions with many years of practice. The panelist will discuss how to consider developing a plan of action and establishing a realistic timeline. The panelist will discuss in detail several steps to build your ADR practice: Developing a plan of action and establishing a realistic timeline; Build your brand by targeting a specific market; Developing a compelling biography that provides more than just your ADR experience, qualifications, and some details about the cases you have heard; Importance of networking. Be visible at legal bar events; Advertise; Write articles; Participate on speaking panels.

Whether it's progressing the process toward the goal, coaching the team, taking appropriate time-outs, avoiding foul calls, or presenting appropriate ideas to create a win/win, this seminar focuses on tried and tested techniques that attorneys may use to attain positive results during Mediation.

Please join us for an interactive discussion on hot topics in employment law with perspectives from both the plaintiffs’ and defense bar, as well as forecasts on regulations and policy changes that may impact employers and employees during an election year and after.

This talk show style seminar features NBA All-Star favorites on one stage, discussing hot topics and sharing tips for career navigation. Feel like you’re gambling? Join Small Firms and Solos for another intimate conversation and learn how to play to win in practice, on and off the court.