Events

Successful mediators have come to learn that truth is a critical element in any successful negotiation. However, in an adversarial negotiation, trust is a relative thing. You may never come to fully trust your adversary, but that doesn’t mean parties can’t mutually engage in a good faith and ethical negotiation process-a simple and honest approach that is often derailed by parties looking to gain an advantage. The panelists will provide tips on how to use (ADR) in matrimonial matters and family law disputes.

Whether you are a beginner who hopes to be handling these cases, or you are a seasoned veteran who is taking on a different type of case than you usually handle, this one-hour seminar can help you attain the best settlement possible.

The AASC Fall Conference brings together settlement consultants from across the country to participate in panel sessions, evaluate case studies and learn from industry experts.

The Conference is the premier event for professionals in the claims and litigation management industries and brings together risk and litigation managers, insurance and claims professionals, corporate counsel and outside counsel from all over the United States.

The panel discussion will address the best practices for the successful mediation of medical malpractice claims for plaintiff and defense counsel alike. Topics will include identifying which cases to mediate, client consultation and preparation prior to mediation, drafting the mediation statement and more.

The program will focus on Federal Civil Rights Acts, Titles VII and IX and provide attendees with the knowledge of the State and City laws and codes involved with these sexual discrimination and abuse cases.

The 4-day international event will continue the tradition of offering excellent and innovative educational programs that will be presented by key thought leaders in the dispute resolution field along with social and networking events.

Attendees will receive insights and suggestions on crafting an arbitration clause, so as to avoid litigating the clause. They will also learn how to streamline the resolution of any dispute through its terms, crafting a clause applicable to a specific business transaction, and avoiding unconscionable terms that may be intertwined with ethical issues that could render the clause null and void in whole or in part.

Judge Scheinkman and Ms. Herscovici will discuss the differences between finding justice through trial, in court or at private mediation.

Teleconferencing and videoconferencing are hot topics in today's environment. Legal professionals are using this form of communication now more than ever, which heightens the exposure to cybersecurity threats.