Avoiding Pitfalls when Mediating and Arbitrating Family Law Matters

Avoiding Pitfalls when Mediating and Arbitrating Family Law Matters
December 4, 2014 | 9:00 – 10:30 AM
Sponsored by: King County Bar Association
Spotlight on JAMS Panelists: Hon. Paula Casey (Ret.) and Hon. Eric B. Watness (Ret.)

Created to help advocates prepare for mediation; learn how to

• Best take advantage of resolution through private mediation and arbitration
• Streamline the process for efficient and effective sessions

Mediation Topics

• How to prepare clients for the mediation process.
• What documents and information is critical to have available during mediation.
• How to deal with emotional and family dynamics.
• Special considerations when children are involved.
• How to get past impasse.
• Planning for closure and a durable final agreement.

Arbitration Topics

• Pros and cons of various formats for presenting family law matters to an arbitrator, i.e., on the papers, argument from lawyers only, in-person hearing with testimony.
• How to present your issues and organize your documents to assist the arbitrator.

Location:
King County Bar Association Conference Room
1200 Fifth Avenue, Suite 700
Seattle, WA 98101

or Webcast

For further details and to register, please visit the KCBA events page.