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Teleconferencing and videoconferencing are hot topics in today's environment. Join NAM's award-winning neutral, Hon. John P. DiBlasi (Ret.), and learn why legal professionals are using this form of communication now more than ever, heightening the exposure to cybersecurity threats

If you have any cases “ready for mediation” and would like to have them scheduled, please contact your NAM Account Executive today or email customerservice@namadr.com to submit a case.

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. “User hygiene” should be top-of-mind to ensure that mediations and arbitrations are not subject to attack by hackers.

The program will provide a comprehensive overview to virtual mediation and arbitration, including guidelines and protocols regarding cybersecurity for virtual hearings, and a review of available technology and choice of platforms.

Attendees will learn best practices and pitfalls that occur during mediations and how to maximize the possibility of achieving a resolution through the mediation. Issues unique to the virtual ADR process in terms of negotiations and security unique to videoconferencing technology will also be addressed.

Judge DiBlasi will provide participants with an introduction to mediation and virtual alternative dispute resolution (ADR), its benefits, cybersecurity and enhanced security protocols and much more.

Topics will include ethical issues and guidelines for both the participant and the mediator; ensuring security so as to preserve privacy and confidentiality; conducting the arbitration and mediation through the use of technology; conquering fears associated with its technical aspects, and the benefits of the technology for the ADR process in the face of COVID-19 and beyond.

Mr. Worden will focus on the best way, for attorneys to benefit from mediation with an emphasis on tort cases, including presentation, psychology, strategy and the levers that help to get the best results. He has represented both plaintiffs and defendants for many years at mediation and looks forward to sharing his experiences and the lessons learned.

As you may know, NAM's transition of in-person mediations and arbitrations to virtual participation has been hugely successful. The majority of the conferences and hearings previously scheduled have switched over to video and tele-conference, and new cases are being submitted on a daily basis for virtual ADR.

Please join the Honorable John P. DiBlasi, J.S.C. (Ret.) and Richard P. Byrne, Esq. as they share their experiences as Virtual Neutrals mediating and arbitrating cases remotely. The broader discussion includes an explanation of the need for this technology, its many benefits and, most importantly, the simplicity of its use. Specifically, topics will include the accessibility of the technology, the ability to use it anywhere, its reliability and benefits with respect to business continuity, savings in time, reduction in costs and its favorable impact on scheduling.