CLE Events

NAM Hearing Officers, James W. Borkowski, Esq. and Jennifer Herscovici, Esq., will provide an overview of mediation, including the best time to mediate and a focused look at preparation of pre-mediation submissions – what to leave in/what to leave out, as well as tips on handling your first mediation, opening statements, preparing your client for […]

NAM Hearing Officers, the Hon. John M. Leventhal (Ret.) and the Hon. Peter B. Skelos (Ret.), will provide insight into how to successfully prepare for an arbitration versus a mediation.

The Hon. David Elliot (Ret.) and the Hon. Jeremy S. Weinstein (Ret.) will provide insight on best practices and preparations for arbitration and mediations.

NAM Hearing Officer, Michael B. Titowsky, Esq. will provide an overview of cases and laws applicable to sidewalk trip/slip and fall cases in the five boroughs.

NAM Hearing Officers, James W. Borkowski, Esq. and Mitchell R. Kahn, Esq. will provide tips and insights from two experienced litigators and mediators by taking lawyers for a look behind the scenes of the mediation process with an emphasis on preparation, including premediation discussions, submissions and what a mediator is looking for to facilitate the resolution.

NAM is honored to be asked to speak once again at the NYC Bar Association’s annual Bridge the Gap program. NAM Hearing Officers the Hon. Elizabeth Bonina (Ret.), James W. Borkowski, Esq., and the Hon. Peter B. Skelos (Ret.) will discuss key issues in dispute resolution with a focus on how to maximize outcomes and […]

The use of Alternative Dispute Resolution, particularly in the area of mediation, has grown dramatically in the past ten years. However, it is a process with which many counsel are unfamiliar. Judge Scheinkman will discuss the importance of ethical considerations that relate to settlement negotiations. Given the nature of mediation, it is important that the […]

Rhonda Epstein, Esq. will be presenting "Mediation to Resolve Disputes,” At The Council of New York Cooperatives & Condominiums’ 44th Annual Housing Conference

NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation) invites you to join us for an educational seminar and networking at The Refuge! Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) is a quick and efficient option for the settlement of disputes. Many medical malpractice cases start as court proceedings and are later resolved through ADR, avoiding the need for trial. As is […]

NAM neutral, Bob Worden, Esq. will discuss his 30 Rules of Mediation, which can be applied to all forms of conflict resolution, whether the issues involve plaintiffs and defendants, businesses, nations, or family disputes. Bob will demonstrate why embracing ethical behavior enhances the chances of obtaining consistently good outcomes. This program includes a thorough exploration […]