Duration: 60 minutes
Program Description:
This 60-minute webinar will provide attorneys and mediators with practical, strategic guidance on how to effectively prepare for mediation across various practice areas, including commercial, construction, bankruptcy, and international disputes. Participants will learn how to structure pre-mediation calls, draft impactful mediation statements, and conduct meaningful pre-mediation conferences, all while accounting for regional styles, cultural norms, and ethical responsibilities. With a focus on actionable preparation steps like reviewing pleadings, organizing logistics, and aligning stakeholder expectations, the session equips lawyers with tools to improve negotiation outcomes and client satisfaction in any mediation setting.
Faculty:
Iman Hyder-Eliz - AAA Vice President
Lee Jay Berman - AAA Panelist
Sylvia Mayer - AAA Panelist
Rich Silberberg - AAA Panelist
CLE Information:
The AAA does not offer CLE in any jurisdiction for our on-demand programs, but you may be able to use a copy of the certificate available at the conclusion of the course to submit for CLE credit on your own (we recommend that you confirm availability of CLE in your jurisdiction for this type of course).
AAA Arbitrators: Note that this course does not fulfil your annual ACE training requirement.