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When large groups of claimants (i.e., consumers or employees) file arbitration demands pursuant to mandatory Employment and/or Consumer arbitration provisions in their underlying contractual agreements, the resulting filing fees can be substantial and create challenges for all parties involved in the dispute resolution process.

NAM's esteemed panel addressed vital points to be considered when mediating matrimonial matters and provided tips for maximizing the outcome when utilizing ADR for resolving issues that arise in divorce proceedings.

The seminar will address the positive impacts and take-aways that Covid has had for a healthier work-life balance for the legal professional with views from varying perspectives.

The focus of the program will be on how best to assist health care professionals regarding utilizations of mediation best practices to reduce claim backlogs and maximize reasonable outcomes of lawsuits.

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

Since the outset of the pandemic, practitioners in all areas of the law have become familiar with virtual appearances. Between client meetings, court appearances , and depositions, "Zoom" has become both a noun and verb present in every aspect of the legal profession. Mediations and arbitrations are no exception.

Through a combination of award-winning mediators and arbitrators, exceptional case management and industry leadership, NAM has proudly served as the ADR administrator of choice for the legal community for nearly 30 years.

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.

The Roundtable discussion included important topics related to the legal industry and the business community about ADR, the differences between mediation and arbitration and how his role as a former Presiding Justice provides him with the skills and experience necessary to be an effective neutral.

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.