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Since the onset of COVID-19 and sheltering in place, our Neutrals have been mediating and arbitrating matters using NAM’s advanced video-technology platforms, primarily through Zoom

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.

NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation) has been awarded a contract to serve as the administrator for the resolution of complaints regarding violations of Title III of The Help America Vote Act (“HAVA”) for the New York State Board of Elections (“NYSBOE”).

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.

Judge Warshawsky writes that over the past month, there have been numerous occasions where many of us wanted to "stop the world" as COVID-19 has brought United States to a virtual standstill. He states "markets plunged, the world of sports was put on hold and our country struggled to come to terms with a combination of threats (health, social and economic) that most of us have never witnessed in our lifetimes."

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.

We wanted to let you know that NAM has implemented yet another round of security measures. NAM’s customized videoconference technology through Zoom now meets or exceeds the privacy and security specifications provided by The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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.

Recently, you may have seen or heard about press coverage relating to security questions surrounding the use of Zoom technology. NAM has conducted conferences/hearings via videoconferencing equipment for the last 25 years and, as such, has a deep knowledge and understanding of this technology. Since NAM started using Zoom technology (which pre-dates the Coronavirus pandemic), we […]

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.