Mediation Best Practices – A Forum for E.D. Michigan’s Mediators, Trial Lawyers, and Judges

Join leading members of the bench and bar for Mediation Best Practices – A Forum for E.D. Michigan’s Mediators, Trial Lawyers, and Judges, presented by the Eastern District of Michigan Bar Association. This afternoon program will bring together mediators, litigators and judges for a practical, forward-looking discussion on effective mediation advocacy, dispute resolution strategy and emerging developments in ADR.

JAMS is proud to have four distinguished neutrals featured throughout the program:

Gerald E. Rosen, Retired Chief Judge, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Sean F. Cox, Retired Chief Judge, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Segment 1 – Federal Court Mediation: How Judges and Mediators Can More Efficiently Achieve the Early Resolution of Disputes
Judge Rosen and Judge Cox will both participate in this opening roundtable discussion focused on mediation best practices and creative approaches to coordination between the court and mediators.

Clarence L. Pozza, Jr., Esq.
Segment 3 – Best Practices and Strategies for Preparing the Client for Mediation, Moving From Advocacy to Negotiating Resolution Without Giving In, and Navigating Through Impasse
Mr. Pozza will join this practical discussion on client preparation, effective negotiation strategy and navigating impasse in mediation.

Lita M. Popke, Retired Judge, Wayne County Circuit Court
Segment 4 – Cutting Edge Use of Artificial Intelligence in Mediation
Judge Popke will serve as moderator for the discussion on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in mediation.