CLE Webinar: Mediation Readiness: Setting the Stage for Settlement

Mediation is more than just a procedural step—it's a pivotal opportunity to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively. NAM Hearing Officers, the Hon. Larry S. Schachner (Ret.) and Michael B. Titowsky, Esq., will provide attorneys with practical strategies to ensure their cases are ready for mediation. Topics to be discussed include assessing whether all parties are truly ready for settlement, the importance of submitting a comprehensive mediation statement, and effectively communicating the costs and risks of trial to support settlement discussions.

This program will also cover how to engage opposing counsel in realistic conversations concerning settlement needs and fostering a mindset that is open to resolution and tips on how to approach mediation strategically and maximize the chances of a successful outcome.

To register with The Bronx County Bar Association for this 60-minute CLE webinar, Mediation Readiness: Setting the Stage for Settlement, please click below. There is a fee for non-members.

Meet NAM's Presenters

Hon. Larry S. Schachner (Ret.) is a former Justice of the Supreme Court, Bronx County where he served on the bench for nearly 20 years and oversaw a myriad of civil litigation including negligence, medical malpractice, contracts, commercial landlord-tenant disputes, consumer credit transactions, and small claims matters. He has also acted as a Special Master to supervise and rule on discovery issues in complex litigation cases. Judge Schachner has developed an impeccable reputation for his judicial temperament, integrity, and superior settlement skills. He was voted a Top Ten Neutral in the New York Law Journal Best Of Surveys for the past three years and he has been rated “Highly Qualified” by the New York State Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commission. He is a member of NAM's (National Arbitration and Mediation) Hearing Officer Panel and is available to arbitrate and mediate cases throughout the New York Metro area.

Michael B. Titowsky, Esq. is a highly experienced attorney who has represented thousands of clients in court litigation and private mediation across the New York Metropolitan area for more than 40 years. As both an attorney in private practice and as a hearing officer for NAM, Mr. Titowsky has successfully resolved personal injury cases, some of which resulted in catastrophic injury, including labor law, slip and fall, premises liability, and automobile accidents. Prior to joining NAM, Mr. Titowsky was a partner in a prominent New York law firm. During his 29-year tenure with the firm, he litigated a variety of personal injury-related matters, such as high exposure NY labor law, premises liability, motor vehicle, general liability, insurance coverage/ indemnity, and medical malpractice cases from inception to trial and appeals. In 2024, he was ranked a Top Ten Mediator by the New York Law Journal “Best Of” survey. Mr. Titowsky is available to arbitrate and mediate cases throughout New York State.

About NAM's Continuing Legal Education Program

NAM provides complimentary continuing legal education (CLE) programs virtually, on-site at your office, or in any of NAM's dedicated conference facilities. Our Continuing Legal Education department will work with your firm or organization to customize a CLE program that is designed to meet your specific CLE issues and topics of interest. Our respected faculty provides participants with an interactive presentation that will engage and educate your audience as they earn relevant CLE credit.

Please contact NAM's CLE department at 800-358-2550, ext. 145 or email Sharon Pedersen at cle@namadr.com for information on how we can customize a CLE program for your organization.