Events

The program will address the benefits of mediation in employment matters and provide insights into the process as well as offer best practices to keep the mediation focused and ensure a successful outcome.

James W. Borkowski, Esq. and Larry Schiffer will discuss key issues in dispute resolution, with a focus on the importance of giving a voice to the parties involved in a matter.

NAM neutral Hon. John P. DiBlasi (Ret.) and Rodolfo Rivera, Esq. will discuss the provisions that should be addressed in the arbitration clause or an agreement to arbitrate.

Join Richard P. Byrne and learn about the unique issues attendant to confronting and addressing coverage disputes with particular attention paid to the practical benefits of resolving these disputes via mediation.

NAM's James Borkowski, Esq. participated in a CLE workshop about construction accident claims presented to the Long Island Claims Association.

Given the nature of mediation, it is important that the parties negotiate in an ethical fashion which translates into good faith. While trust of an adversary is a relative concept, there is an ethical obligation of fair dealing when negotiating a settlement. The absence of same will breed mistrust which will detrimentally affect the mediation process.

Crohn's & Colitis, Spin4 A Cure, will raise critical funds that contribute to research conducted by the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation and bring new medications to the forefront.

Join Ms. Hernandez and learn how appropriate preparation, smart brief-craft, and thoughtful strategies during the mediation session — focused on the purpose, logistics and goals for the session — can not only reduce the potential for failure but maximize results.

This program will present best practices to help prevent the mediation from being sabotaged before real negotiations begin, as well as the latest tips and techniques counsel should consider throughout the mediation process.

The Diversity Gala brought together practitioners from across the dispute resolution space to celebrate diversity and inclusion, meet new people, and reconnect with friends and colleagues.