The ABA Section of Dispute Resolution has designated the third week of October as the time to promote and celebrate peaceful conflict resolution practices worldwide. JAMS Miami is set to offer the following complimentary CLE programs to promote Mediation Week.
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
8:30 - 9:45 a.m.
(Breakfast from 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.)
Winning Your Case Using a Neutral Evaluator
1.5 Hours General Credit
- Ted E. Bandstra, Retired Chief US Magistrate Judge, JAMS
- Joseph P. Farina, Retired Chief Judge 11th Judicial Circuit, JAMS
- Gerald Kogan, Retired Chief Justice Florida Supreme Court, JAMS
- Herman J. Russomanno, Esq., Partner Russomanno & Borrello, P.A.
10:00 -11:15 a.m.
Settling the Un-Settleable in Employment Mediations
1.5 Hours General Credit
- Jeff Grubman, Esq., JAMS
- Scott Silverman, Retired Judge 11th Judicial Circuit, JAMS
- Sherril Colombo, Esq., Partner, Littler
12:00 - 1:15 p.m.
What Litigators Need to Know (And Don't) About Arbitration Clauses
1.5 Hours General Credit
- Mercedes Armas Bach, Retired Judge, JAMS
- Jeff Grubman, Esq., JAMS
- Ron Ravikoff, Esq., JAMS
- Effie Silva, Esq., Partner, McDermott Will & Emery
Thursday, October 15, 2015
8:30 - 9:45 a.m.
(Breakfast from 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.)
Ethics in Mediations: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
1.5 Hours Ethics Credit
- Mercedes Armas Bach, Retired Judge, JAMS
- Joseph P. Farina, Retired Chief Judge 11th Judicial Circuit, JAMS
- Karen Finesilver, Esq., Partner, K&L Gates
- Nelson Bellido, Esq., Managing Partner, Roig Lawyers
10:00 - 11:15 a.m.
Tips for Mediating with your International Client Here in the United States
1.5 Hours General Credit
- Mercedes Armas Bach, Retired Judge, JAMS
- Cristina Pereyra, Retired Judge 11th Judicial Circuit, JAMS
- Scott Silverman, Retired Judge 11th Judicial Circuit, JAMS
- Gilbert Squires, Esq., Founding Partner, Squires Benson
- Edward Mullins, Esq., Founding Shareholder, Astigarraga Davis
Location:
JAMS Miami Resolution Center
600 Brickell Ave.
Suite 2600
Miami, FL 33131
For additional information on JAMS Mediation Week, visit
www.jamsadr.com/mediationweek2015
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