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OCBA Business Litigation Section Meeting
Hot Topics in Advanced Mediation Advocacy: What's Working Today and What's Not
Start Date - End Date
May 28, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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IN-PERSON ONLY
Speakers:
Hon. Andrew Guilford, Ret.
Judicate West
Jeff Kichaven
Jeff Kichaven Commercial Mediation
Moderator:
M.C. Sungaila
Complex Appellate Litigation Group
Hot Topics in Advanced Mediation Advocacy: What's Working Today and What's Not
Our experienced panelists and moderator will explore and debate hot-button issues in mediation today, such as:
- Strategic uses of Mediator's Proposals that won't backfire
- Involving clients without traumatizing them
- Opening statements, opening joint sessions, and proper preparation
- Overcoming bracket-phobia
- How to make sure jerks do not do better at your mediation
- Candor and your role as advocate
- How aggressive you want your mediator to be in pushing for settlement- with the other side, and with your client
- Whether it's ever good to walk out of a mediation
Limited in-person space available. NO WALK-INS.
This program is approved for 1.00 CLE Credit. Attendees must have participated in the program in its entirety to receive MCLE credit.
Cancellations must be received in writing via fax or email three (3) business days prior to meeting date to receive a refund.
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