This is information for 2019 left up for reference. Once we develop the information for 2020, we will update it accordingly.
We are looking forward to another great conference! The schedule at a glance is below, and other useful links include:
Schedule at a Glance
| Time | Title | Speaker(s) | Location | Learn More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, November 1, 2019 | ||||
| 6:00p-9:00p | Friday Awards Dinner & Reception | Professor Carrie Menkel-Meadow | Grand Ballroom - Salon 3 | Learn More |
| Saturday, November 2, 2019 | ||||
| 7:30am - 8:30am | Breakfast | N/A | Grand Ballroom | N/A |
| 8:45a-10:00a | Opening Plenary | Professor Leonard Riskin Kenneth Cloke |
Grand Ballroom | Learn More |
| Morning Sessions 1 | ||||
| 10:15am-11:30am | WS1: Establishing Trust – The Cornerstone for Mediation Success | Terri Breer, Esq. Carina Tautu, MSc |
Angelino | Learn More |
| 10:15am-11:30am | WS2: Educating the Peacemakers of Tomorrow: The Benefits of Peer Mediation in K-12 Education | Moderator: Marvin Whistler Panelists: Sally Patchen Cynthia Sanchez Heather Schon Sarai Benitez, Esq. |
Bunker Hill | Learn More |
| 10:15am-11:30am | WS3: Becoming A Certified Professional Mediator | Jason Harper | Pacific Salon 1 | Learn More |
| 10:15am-11:30am | WS4: Credibility Determinations For Mediators in the #MeToo Era | Sue Ann Van Dermyden, Esq. | Pacific Salon 3 | Learn More |
| 10:15am-11:30am | AT1: Applied Behaviors/Techniques in Resolving Family Disputes | Susan Guthrie | Olympic Room | Learn More |
| Lunch | ||||
| 11:30am-12:45pm | Lunch | N/A | Grand Ballroom | N/A |
| Afternoon Sessions 2 | ||||
| 12:45pm - 2:00 pm | WS5: 21st Century Mediation: Today's Tests, Tradition's Tools, Tomorrow's Triumphs | Jeff Kichaven, Esq. Mitch Tarighati, Esq. |
Angelino | Learn More |
| 12:45pm - 2:00 pm | WS6: Exploration of Niche Markets in Mediation | Moderator: Richard Erhard Panelists: Liz Paris, Esq. Kimberly Schulist, Esq. Kristin Rizzo, Esq. Rodney Collins |
Bunker Hill | Learn More |
| 12:45pm - 2:00 pm | WS7: What Makes a Great Mediator? | Wendy Kramer, Esq. | Pacific Salon 1 | Learn More |
| 12:45pm - 2:00 pm | WS8: Reality Testing Around the Grid | Professor Stephanie Bell Blondell | Pacific Salon 3 | Learn More |
| 12:45pm - 2:00 pm | AT2: Applied Behaviors/Techniques in Resolving Employment Disputes | Dr. Debra Dupree, Psy. D., LMFT | Olympic Room | Learn More |
| Break / Afternoon Sessions 3 | ||||
| 2:15pm-3:30pm | WS9: Using Dispute Resolution Skills to Improve Leadership | Moderator: Dr. Brian Jarrett Panelists: Professor Kara Dellacioppa Professor Elika Dadsetan Jameson Lingl Angel Roman |
Angelino | Learn More |
| 2:15pm-3:30pm | WS10: A Framework for Effective Mediator Management of Strong Negative Emotions Encountered in the Process | Professor Richard Peterson | Bunker Hill | Learn More |
| 2:15pm-3:30pm | WS11: The Future is Online and You Can Be Too! | Susan Guthrie, Esq. | Pacific Salon 1 | Learn More |
| 2:15pm-3:30pm | WS12: Operational Side of Running a Mediation Practice - Tips and Lessons Learned | Mark Lemke, Esq. | Pacific Salon 3 | Learn More |
| 2:15pm-3:30pm | AT3: Applied Behaviors/Techniques in resolving Commercial Disputes | Harold Coleman, Jr., Esq. | Olympic Room | Learn More |
| 3:45pm - 5:00pm | Closing Plenary | Moderator: Harold Coleman, Jr., Esq. Panelists: Michael R. Powell Kenneth Cloke Professor Carrie Menkel-Meadow Professor Leonard Riskin Ana Sambold, Esq. |
Grand Ballroom | Learn More |