Speaking Engagements

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.

Host David Oddo, Esq. and Judge Skelos discuss the success of Virtual ADR, how NAM has met the challenge head on, and how the forum should be considered by both counsel and the client alike.

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

Hon. Peter B. Skelos (Ret.) and Gary H. Tabat, Esq. will join an expert panel that will address why attorneys and litigants must come to understand that courthouse life in the post-pandemic world will only serve to exacerbate the problems of our historically overburdened matrimonial parts.

The program will focus on the unique issues involved in insurance coverage disputes - with particular attention paid to the practical benefits of resolving these disputes via Mediation. Our panel will discuss the means and methods of resolving these disputes in the context of various claims, fact patterns, parties, policies, and types of damages.

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

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.