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SUMMARY:Webinar: Transforming Conflict with WellBeing
DESCRIPTION:How legal and ADR professionals can use wellbeing to transform conflict into opportunity for personal and professional growth. In this webinar\, attendees will gain an understanding of the different areas of wellbeing\, why it is important\, and how to implement practices for better conflict resolution. \nPresented by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section \nRegistration is Closed \n\nPanelists\nHerschenia Brown\, MBA\, CIHC\, ADR\n \nHerschenia A. Brown\, owner of In Agreement Dispute Resolution LLC\, is an Employment Mediator\, External Ombuds\, and Corporate Consultant in the field of Dispute Resolution. She is also a Certified Integrative Health Coach\, Speaker\, and Bestselling and Award-Winning Author under the PEN Aria Craig. \nHerschenia’s education includes a Master of Business Administration; Graduate Certificate in Dispute Resolution (from Pepperdine University); Bachelor of Science in Technical Management; and Board Certification in Mental Health Coaching. She also currently serves as the Tri-Chair of Membership for the Federal Bar Association’s ADR Section and on the Advisory Board for the National Workplace Bullying Coalition (NWBC). \nHer career has spanned from financial operations to project management where she led teams for multi-million dollar corporate projects\, created cost-saving initiatives\, resolved internal disputes\, and helped organizations stay in compliance. Now\, she has shifted to working with employees and employers to implement methods for resolving internal conflict and improving workplace culture through three separate solutions: Ombuds\, Mediation\, and Corporate Consulting. \nWhile working on establishing her own brand\, Herschenia spent some of her free time writing books under the PEN Aria Craig\, which earned her awards and placed her on the Amazon bestseller’s list in five parenting categories. Her books build bravery\, resilience\, and empowerment for moms struggling with the stressors of being single\, divorced\, or in a blended family dynamic; as well as children dealing with social issues\, such as bullying. \nAmy G. Pruett\, Esq.\, LL.M.\, Attorney/Mediator\, Williams Mullen \nAmy G. Pruett\, Esq.\, LL.M is an Intellectual Property Attorney and Certified Mediator at Williams Mullen\, where she counsels clients on rights in brands\, copyrights\, and other intellectual property assets. Pruett serves on numerous boards and committees\, including Federal Bar Association’s ADR Section\, Virginia Mediation Network\, Charlottesville Albemarle Bar Association\, Virginia State Bar – IP Section\, and several in the ABA’s ADR Section and the Law Practice Division. Pruett developed a passion for wellbeing through her love of yoga. She is a 500hr certified yoga instructor and coach\, and she co-founded Abunditude\, LLC\, (www.abunditude.us) to provide transformational conflict coaching\, training and leadership programs. She writes and speaks regularly on Transformative Practices to Engage in Conflict\, and she is writing a book on her RIGHT NOW Model for conflict resolution. She is dedicated to integrating yoga practices into her legal and mediation work for better clarity\, direction\, and a true sense of purpose and connection with herself and her clients. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration is Closed \nRegistration for this event will close April 21 at 2 PM ET.  \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $75\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \n\n\nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note CLE will not be offered for this event.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nQ: How do I access the virtual webinar?\nA: Each webinar will have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a calendar invitations 24 hours prior to the webinar. \nQ: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?\nA: Approved sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the webinar. \nQ: Who do I contact for more information?\nA: Please contact sections@fedbar.org for any other questions. \n\nEmail Communication Policy\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer\nBy registering for an online FBA program\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-transforming-conflict-with-wellbeing/
CATEGORIES:Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T101057
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Evolution of Dispute Resolution from a Courtroom to a Computer Screen
DESCRIPTION:The interplay between courts and alternative dispute resolution (arbitration and mediation) has evolved in unprecedented ways during the pandemic. As judiciaries closed their doors\, alternative dispute resolution practitioners opened their laptops. The results: efficiency\, access to justice\, and a strengthened rule of law. This panel reviews the evolution\, issues and opportunities created from courtroom litigation to remote judicial settlement conferences and ADR proceedings. \nPresented by the Federal Litigation Section & Alternative Dispute Resolution Section \nRegistration for this event is now closed. \n\nAbout the Presenters\nJo Colbert Stanley\, Stanley Legal Services LLC (Moderator) \nLicensed in Delaware and Florida\, Jo has practiced law for more than 20 years\, focusing on employment law\, insurance defense\, human resource diversity education\, and sensitivity training. She blends this wealth of experience with her remarkable dispute resolution skills\, crafted through years of additional specialized training and advanced education. \nJo is a Florida Supreme Court qualified arbitrator\, certified circuit civil and county mediator\, Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators\, and a public arbitrator for FINRA. A proud Penn State grad\, she received her J.D. from Widener Law Commonwealth in Harrisburg\, PA\, and her LL.M. in Alternative Dispute Resolution from Shepard Broad College of Law in Davie\, FL. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis & Resolution at Nova Southeastern University’s renowned Halmos College of Arts & Sciences. Jo was recently honored as a Fellow of the American Bar Association’s Dispute Resolution Section and currently serves on the Executive Board of the Federal Bar Association’s ADR Section. A published author and sought-after presenter\, Jo regularly delivers training seminars to attorneys and other professionals. She also leads panels on topics such as ADR\, employment law\, and maritime-related themes. \nAva J Borrasso\, Ava J Borrasso\, P.A.  \nAva Borrasso FCIArb has served as arbitrator and counsel in numerous arbitrations. She sits as sole\, panel and emergency arbitrator in international and domestic arbitrations in disputes involving international distribution and trade agreements\, financial services\, business torts\, construction and sport. She is a panel member of the ICDR and the AAA complex and commercial panels\, and registered with the ICC. \nWith over 30 years of experience\, she has acted as lead counsel in complex commercial disputes before the ICDR\, AAA\, and ICC\, as well as before state and federal courts. Before establishing the firm in 2015\, she was a partner with a prominent international arbitration and litigation boutique for nearly a decade handling complex cross-border commercial disputes. She is admitted to practice in Florida (1994) and Illinois (1990 inactive). \nShe is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and member of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of its North America Branch. She also sits on the Editorial Board of the ABA’s Dispute Resolution Magazine. \nHer work has been recognized by Who’s Who Legal (arbitration)\, Legal500 Latin America (international arbitration)\, Best Lawyers in America (international arbitration – commercial and commercial litigation)\, Best Law Firms (commercial litigation)\, and Legal Elite and Super Lawyers (international). \nHon. Suzanne H. Segal (Ret.)\, Signature Resolution \nAfter 18 years as a United States Magistrate Judge with the Central District of California\, including four years as the Chief Magistrate Judge\, Hon. Suzanne H. Segal (Ret.) joins Signature Resolution as a mediator\, arbitrator and Special Master/Discovery Referee. During her tenure on the federal bench\, Judge Segal presided over numerous trials\, evidentiary hearings\, motions and discovery conferences involving diverse subject matter. Judge Segal served as the settlement judge in hundreds of cases\, settling business and insurance disputes\, patent\, trademark and copyright actions\, and employment\, civil rights\, and tort cases. Judge Segal handled a wide range of motions and settlements arising out of class actions\, particularly in the wage and hour context. Judge Segal has broad experience in securities litigation\, including matters brought by private investors and the SEC. In addition\, Judge Segal has extensive experience in matters involving the False Claims\nAct and related actions involving the healthcare industry. Judge Segal has served as a Special Master or Discovery Referee in cases involving the False Claims Act\, mass tort and insurance claims\, patent litigation\, and product liability claims. Before her appointment to the bench\, Judge Segal served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Civil Division of the Los Angeles U.S. Attorney’s Office for 12 years. As an AUSA\, Judge Segal handled a variety of cases\, including contract\, employment\, civil rights\, Medicare reimbursement and tort claims. She also brought consumer and civil rights actions on behalf of the Department of Justice. From 1999 to 2002\, she served as the Chief of Civil Appeals for the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Prior to serving in the U.S. Attorney’s Office\, Judge Segal was a civil litigator at Dewey\, Ballantine and Adams\, Duque and Hazeltine. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is now closed. \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $75\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \nCancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on November 24\, 2021. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n\nCLE\nCLE: 1 CLE Credit (60min state) / 1.2 CLE Credit (50min state) \nCLE Credit will be processed/reported approximately 4-6 weeks after the event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. You must attend the live broadcast\, answer engagement polls\, and accurately enter your bar number in our database to receive credit. Certificates and required documentation for self-reporting states will be issued via email\, upon state bar approval. Thank you in advance for your patience\, as state bars are experiencing significant delays with virtual program processing. \nClick Here for more information on CLE Attendance and Reporting. \n\nEmail Communication Policy: By registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer: By registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Ariel White\, Program Coordinator\, at awhite@fedbar.org
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-the-evolution-of-dispute-resolution-from-a-courtroom-to-a-computer-screen/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Alternative Dispute Resolution Section,Federal Litigation Section
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210602T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Preventing Medical Malpractice and Other Health Practice Issues through Empathic Communication
DESCRIPTION:Do you represent healthcare providers and facilities? Are you in-house counsel for a health system? If so\, are you prepared to advise your clients how to properly and effectively respond to harm or adverse events in healthcare settings? \nDuring this CLE\, we will discuss how healthcare providers and practices may avoid medical malpractice litigation through the use of empathic communication. Specifically\, we will discuss apology statutes; the rules of evidence; apology and forgiveness; the CANDOR program\, which promotes a culture of safety that focuses on caring for the patient\, family\, and caregiver by providing freedom for providers to acknowledge an error without fear that the admission will be used against them in court; and the possible criminalization of medical malpractice. \nPresented by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section \n\nAbout the Presenters\nModerator: Herschenia Brown\, MBA\nMediator; FBA ADR Section Board Member \nHerschenia Brown is an aspiring employment mediator and financial operations professional with more than ten years experience in project management and process provement strategies\, and nine years in legal finance. She has obtained both Bachelor of Technical Management and Master of Business Administration degrees. Due to the growing number of employees who were experiencing work-related chronic stress\, anxiety\, and depression\, Herschenia decided to shift focus and embark on a new career. She became a Board Certified Integrative Mental Health Coach to support organizations in creating solutions to building better mental wellness cultures in an effort to retain top talent\, improve employee morale\, and reduce the number of grievances/legal claims. To offer the added critical benefit of mediation\, she entered the Dispute Resolution program at Pepperdine’s Straus University\, Caruso School of Law\, which she will complete in summer 2021. In her spare time\, Herschenia enjoys writing. She is an Amazon bestselling (in five parenting categories) and award-winning author under the pen name Aria Craig. She has written several articles for multiple publications and working on her first novel about the effects of sibling narcissism. \nAngela Eastman\, JD\, LLM\nPartner\, Pacific Apex Law Group; FBA ADR Section Officer and Board Member \nAngela Eastman is a health law attorney and regulatory compliance consultant primarily focusing on healthcare compliance and insurance regulatory law. Prior to her current position at Pacific Apex Law Group\, Angela practiced law for several years at Eastman Law + Dispute Resolution providing outside counsel to health insurance companies and other health organizations\, and served as in-house counsel for a large health insurer. As a result\, she is well versed in litigation\, transactions\, mediation\, and arbitration. Angela also provides ADR training and coaching services across the nation to employers and employees\, nonprofits\, and other business organizations\, and instructs business graduate and law students as an adjunct professor. Angela earned her BA from of McGill University\, JD from Vermont Law School\, and LLM in ADR from Pepperdine the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law. She has completed leadership training through the Vermont Leadership Institute (Snelling Center for Government)\, Leadership Champlain (Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce)\, and the University of Vermont (School of Business Administration). Angela holds certifications and designations in Project Management\, Advanced Project Management\, Market Conduct Management (MCM)\, Leadership and Management\, and Emotional Intelligence. Her admissions include the States of Vermont\, Washington and Colorado\, U.S. District Court (Vermont)\, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Angela serves as a board member for Cardinal Opportunities\, Inc. and chair-elect of the Federal Bar Association ADR Section. She is active in the local Boulder\, Colorado community by volunteering for and supporting non-profit organizations with missions focused on self-sufficiency\, education\, women\, and mental health and substance use disorder. \nJulie McCoy\, PharmD\, JD\nSenior Manager of Pharmacy\, Quality & Medication Safety and Director\, Pharmacy Residency\, Providence Southwest Washington; Partner\, Pacific Apex Law Group \nJulie focuses her legal practice on Health Care and Life Sciences with an emphasis on regulatory compliance\, and Alternative Dispute Resolution. She is experienced in collaborative development\, production\, distribution\, and utilization of scientific and healthcare-related products and services\, pharmaceuticals\, and devices\, with a focus on quality\, efficacy\, safety\, technological efficiency and minimization of cost. In addition to private practice\, Julie is currently Senior Manager of Pharmacy\, Quality and Medication Safety and Director of post-graduate year-one (PGY1) pharmacy residency programs at Providence Southwest Washington\, as well as an Adjunct Faculty member at Washington State University\, College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and an Affiliate Faculty member at the University of Washington\, School of Pharmacy. Julie received her law degree at Mitchell Hamline School of Law with a concentration in Health Law and Compliance\, and completed her legal externships with the Communication and Optimal Resolution Team (CANDOR) as well as the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission (PQAC) and FAVROS Law firm with a focus in Medical Malpractice Defense. \nKatie Gilbert Spear\, OD\, JD\nPartner\, Pacific Apex Law Group  \nKatie Gilbert-Spear is a dedicated\, results-driven professional with a vast background and wealth of knowledge in health care\, coupled with a passion for utilizing 15+ years of experience to provide legal services\, consulting\, advocacy\, and expertise to organizations\, corporations\, and individuals. She practices in the areas of Health Care and Life Sciences\, with a special interest in telehealth and telemedicine\, and Alternative Dispute Resolution. Katie graduated with honors from Auburn University with a degree in Biomedical Sciences and obtained a Master’s degree in Public Health\, specializing in Epidemiology\, from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health. She earned her Doctorate of Optometry from University of Alabama at Birmingham. Katie also graduated from the Mitchell Hamline School of Law with a concentration in Health Law and Compliance. Prior to law school\, Katie grew a multi-location Optometry/Ophthalmology office. She is also the founder and director of The Visual Performance Center\, which has conducted numerous research studies\, over the past decade\, in contact lenses\, solutions\, dry eye and visual performance. She is a consultant and speaker with various eyecare companies. Katie currently serves on the Board of Optometry for the state of Florida and is a member of the American Optometric Association’s Third-Party committee. \nMark Maines\, MDiv\nGrief & Trauma Specialist\, Crisis Consultant and Veteran Advocate\, Mark Maines Crisis Consulting \nMark Maines has been leading at the intersections of psychology\, spirituality\, and leadership science for over two decades.  He is the founder of a crisis consulting firm that specializes in guiding individuals and communities through grief and trauma\, moral injuries and crisis response/recovery planning.  As a former Naval officer he possessed subject matter expertise in combat trauma\, combat re-integration\, post traumatic stress\, and military ethics.  Mark was forward deployed and  proudly served the heralded “Blue Diamond” 1st Marine Division.  Mark works best in “high stakes\,” “high stress” environments and offers outside perspective\, useful strategy\, and enduring hope whenever possible. Mark earned his BS from John Brown University\, M.Div from Fuller Theological Seminary\, Certificate of Dispute Resolution from the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law\, and is working to complete his Doctorate of Psychology.  Mark’s most important work happens on the sidelines of baseball fields\, soccer pitches\, and horse arenas where he cheers on the passions of his three “tween” children.  Mark lives in north county San Diego and can be reached through his website www.markmaines.com. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration is now closed.\nRegistrants will receive webinar access information via calendar invitation approximately 24 hours prior to the session. \nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \nCancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on May 26\, 2021. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n\nCLE\nCLE: 1 CLE Credit (60min state) / 1.2 CLE Credit (50min state) \nCLE Credit will be processed/reported approximately 4-6 weeks after the event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. You must attend the live broadcast\, answer engagement polls\, and accurately enter your bar number in our database to receive credit. Certificates and required documentation for self-reporting states will be issued via email\, upon state bar approval. Thank you in advance for your patience\, as state bars are experiencing significant delays with virtual program processing. \nClick Here for more information on CLE Attendance and Reporting. \n\nEmail Communication Policy: By registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer: By registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Caitlin Rider\, Sr. Conference Manager.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-empathic-communication/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T101057
CREATED:20201209T215052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T201633Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Employment Class Action and Employee Classification - What's ADR Got To Do With It?
DESCRIPTION:Arbitration and mediation are intended to be efficient\, quicker and more cost effective alternatives to traditional litigation. But Door Dash workers\, classified as employees\, are filing individual arbitrations by the tens of thousands\, flooding the system. Seemingly unable to form a class to seek legal recourse\, the ability for Uber and Lyft drivers to seek legal recourse also may appear to lie in filing individual ADR cases. Has the promise of efficiency\, time and cost savings been compromised in employment law? \nJoin alternative dispute resolution experts and leading labor and employment practitioners to discuss recent federal cases and learn the status of employee classifications\, employees’ ability to form a class and the future of employment ADR. \nPresented by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section and Labor & Employment Law Section \n\nAbout the Presenters\nTJ McGrath\, General Counsel\, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) \nTJ McGrath currently serves as General Counsel for the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission. In this role\, she serves as the advisor to the Executive Director for legal and business matters. TJ also consults for Ardaigh\, LLC by providing individualized guidance to government offices on strategic management issues to include EEO overviews and guidance for Workforce Diversity initiatives. Prior to these positions\, TJ served as General Counsel at the Congressional Budget Office and Associate General Counsel for TRICARE Management Activity. Her work history reaches beyond civilian government work\, as an active duty member of the Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps from 1992-2004\, and now within the Reserves. TJ is an active member of the Federal Bar Association\, within both the Labor and Employment Law Section and recently developed Diversity & Inclusion Standing Committee.­ TJ graduated from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs in 1988 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication. She later graduated with her Juris Doctorate in 1992\, cum laude\, from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago. \nChristopher Moreland\, Attorney\, Halunen Law  \nChristopher Moreland chairs Halunen Law’s Employment and Appellate Practice Groups\, with over 20 years of experience advocating on behalf of injured railroad workers and other victims of corporate misconduct. His national practice includes substantial verdicts for his clients in state and federal courts across the country\, as well as a significant appellate practice\, including arguments in the Supreme Courts of Minnesota\, Nebraska\, and Montana. Chris is empathetic to the needs of clients who face the frightening prospect of confronting a corporate adversary with seemingly unlimited resources. Reminded daily of his clients’ courage\, Chris is ready for any challenge. He is proud to bring his expertise and tenacity to bear for those he represents. An active member of the Minneapolis legal community\, Chris serves on the Board of Governors for the Minnesota Association for Justice\, a group of trial lawyers organized to promote the administration of justice for public good. He speaks frequently at continuing legal education seminars and has written articles on legal process\, rights and resolutions. A cum laude graduate of Hamline University School of Law\, Chris was selected several times to the Super Lawyers Rising Star list\, representing the top 2.5% of Minnesota Lawyers either 40 years old or younger and he has been named to the Minnesota Super Lawyers list in 2018\, 2019\, and 2020. \nMary Smith\, Principal and Office Litigation Manager\, Jackson Lewis  \nMary A. Smith is a principal and litigation manager in the White Plains\, New York\, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She serves as a trusted advisor to clients on a broad range of litigation and counseling matters\, helping them to understand how developing workplace issues and trends impact their businesses. Mary defends employers against claims of discrimination (gender\, race\, age\, disability and national origin)\, sexual harassment\, retaliation\, breach of contract\, misappropriation of confidential information and related tort claims. She defends employers in state and federal courts\, in arbitral forums such as AAA and administrative agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission\, New York State Division of Human Rights\, and the New York City Commission of Human Rights. As a member of Jackson Lewis’ Restrictive Covenants\, Trade Secrets and Unfair Competition group\, she regularly drafts and reviews employment agreements\, confidentiality agreements\, and noncompetition agreements\, and handles related litigation. Mary is also a member of Jackson Lewis’ Real Estate and Technology industry groups and is well versed in the workplace issues unique to those industries. \nHon. Thomas I. Vanaskie\, Of Counsel\, Stevens & Lee \nThomas I. Vanaskie retired from the Federal Judiciary after nearly 25 years of service on both the trial and appellate court levels. In 2020\, after serving as a special master\, arbitrator and mediatory with JAMS\, he joined the law firm of Stevens & Lee. In his Of Counsel capacity\, Judge Vanaskie heads the firm’s neutral services and appellate practice groups.  He was recently appointed by the President of the Pennsylvania Bar Association to Chair a joint Task Force on the Continuity of Delivery of Legal Services. He was sworn in as a Circuit Judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in 2010\, after serving more than 16 years as a District Judge for the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania – including a seven-year term as Chief Judge. In 2016\, he was appointed by the Chief Justice of the United States to serve on the Space and Facilities Committee of the Judicial Conference of the United States\, the policy-making body for the United States Courts. From 2001 through 2008\, he served on the Judicial Conference Information Technology Committee. He is a past member of the Board of Directors of the Federal Judges Association. He has also served on several working groups of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts and was one of the founding members of the OSCAR working group which manages the judiciary’s clerkship applications. Judge Vanaskie graduated from Lycoming College\, Williamsport\, Pennsylvania in 1975\, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree\, Magna Cum Laude. Judge Vanaskie then attended the Dickinson School of Law\, receiving his Juris Doctor Degree\, Cum Laude\, in 1978. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is now closed. \nLive Captioning: Should you request live captioning or another accommodation in order to participate in this webinar\, please contact meetings@fedbar.org at least 10 days before the event so we may make the necessary arrangements. \nCancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on May 12\, 2021. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n\nCLE\nCLE: 1 CLE Credit (60min state) / 1.2 CLE Credit (50min state) \n\nEmail Communication Policy: By registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer: By registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Caitlin Rider\, Conference Manager.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-employment_class_action_classification/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Alternative Dispute Resolution Section,Labor Employment Law Section
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T101057
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SUMMARY:Webinar: ADR in the Covid Era - Neutral\, In-House\, and Outside Counsel Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will seek to bring a spectrum of perspectives on Alternative Dispute Resolution and to explore the impact that COVID-19 has had on ADR. The panel will also discuss best practices for conducting remote ADR\, effectiveness of remote ADR\, and the availability of neutrals. Finally\, the panel will address the current state of the law on issues such as application of mandatory ADR provisions to class action claims and the recent trend of mass arbitrations. \nPresented by the FBA’s: \n\nAlternative Dispute Resolution Section\nCorporate Association Counsel Division\nWestern District of Pennsylvania Chapter\n\n\nAbout the Presenters:\nLawson Fite\, General Counsel\, American Forest Resource Council (moderator) \nLawson began his career as a Trial Attorney in the Wildlife and Marine Resources Section of the U.S. Department of Justice\, focusing on litigation under the Endangered Species Act and other environmental statutes. He successfully represented the Coast Guard in an ESA challenge to efforts to respond to the Deepwater Horizon spill. Immediately prior to joining AFRC\, Lawson was in private practice with a commercial litigation boutique. He gained first-chair trial and appellate experience as well as a reputation for creative problem-solving. Lawson successfully represented the Port of Vancouver USA in environmental litigation regarding the Vancouver Energy Terminal proposal\, arguing and winning the case in summer 2015 before the Washington Court of Appeals. Lawson holds a law degree from Harvard Law School and an undergraduate degree in environmental science and public policy from Harvard University. He is a native of Vancouver\, Washington and a graduate of Hudson’s Bay High School. \nLisa Brown\, Lisa Brown Attorney LLC Dispute Resolution \nLisa Brown enjoys a close working relationship with her clients. She is passionate about providing quality\, cost effective legal services\, with a strong focus on risk management.  Lisa has served on the American Arbitration Association arbitration panel since 1992. She also serves as a mediator and arbitrator for the Arbitration Service of Portland and the Oregon State Bar Fee Dispute Resolution Program. Having litigated cases for many years\, Lisa enjoys the opportunity to use her skills as a mediator\, arbitrator and facilitator to assist parties in resolving their disputes and helping them avoid the agony and expense of litigation. Lisa’s extensive litigation experience enables her to successfully facilitate internal employment disputes before these internal conflicts escalate into litigation. She also investigates internal employment complaints relating to harassment\, discrimination\, retaliation and other employment matters. \nHon. Diane M. Welsh (Ret.)\, JAMS ADR; retired Magistrate Judge\, U.S. District Court\, Eastern District of Pennsylvania \nHon. Diane M. Welsh (Ret.) is highly respected for her ability to successfully resolve disputes with sensitivity\, patience\, and persistence. Over the past 23 years\, as a JAMS neutral and a United States Magistrate Judge\, she has successfully resolved over 5000 matters\, covering virtually every type of complex dispute. Specifically\, Judge Welsh has extraordinary skill in resolving high-stakes multi-party commercial disputes\, employment matters\, catastrophic personal injury cases\, class actions\, mass torts and multi-district litigations (MDL’s). She was recognized as a 2016-2018 “ADR Champion” by the National Law Journal. Judge Welsh has conducted nearly 1\,800 settlement conferences as a U.S. Magistrate Judge in virtually every area of civil litigation\, including complex commercial\, insurance\, class action\, mass torts\, employment\, serious personal injury\, product liability\, professional liability malpractice\, antitrust\, securities\, government\, civil rights\, environmental\, education\, aviation\, intellectual property\, maritime\, product liability\, real estate\, construction\, consumer\, sports\, and entertainment  She served on the Alternative Dispute Resolution committee for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania for 10 years\, drafting local federal court rules for court-annexed mediation program. \nWilliam (Bill) G. Whitman\, Lead Counsel\, Litigation\, FedEx Ground \nWilliam G. Whitman serves as in-house counsel for FedEx Ground Package System\, Inc. in Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania. William is Lead Counsel in the Government and Commercial Litigation Department at FedEx. Prior to FedEx\, he was a litigator at the law firm of Bass\, Berry & Sims in Memphis\, Tennessee. He as well served as a federal law clerk for the Honorable Thomas M. Shanahan in the U.S. District Court in Nebraska.  He graduated from Notre Dame Law School. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is now closed. Contact meetings@fedbar.org with questions.  \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $75\n\nLive Captioning\nShould you request live captioning or another accommodation in order to participate in this webinar\, please contact meetings@fedbar.org at least 10 days before the event so we may make the necessary arrangements. \nCancellation Policy\nNo refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on November 19\, 2020. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \n\nCLE\n1 CLE Credit (60min state) / 1.2 CLE Credit (50min state) \nCredit for these complimentary webinars will be processed/reported within 4-6 weeks of the webinar event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. Your bar number must be accurate in our database to receive credit. \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer \nBy registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Caitlin Rider\, Conference Manager.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-adr-in-the-covid-era-neutral-in-house-and-outside-counsel-perspectives/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Alternative Dispute Resolution Section,Corporate Association Counsel Division,Western District of Pennsylvania Chapter
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200410T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200410T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T101057
CREATED:20200331T173831Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Mediating in the Era of Coronavirus: Effectively Conducting A Zoom Mediation – Tips & Considerations for Mediators & Representatives
DESCRIPTION:In this timely\, one hour Webinar\, experienced mediators Simeon H. Baum (www.mediators.com)\, Henry M. Quillian III\, of Taylor & English and Bay Mediation & Arbitration Services\, and Alexander J. Zimmer (www.ajzimmerlaw.com) will lead participants through a nuts and bolts presentation on how to conduct a mediation via Zoom or other alternative to in-person sessions. The Program will present an overview of mediation; identify issues and challenges in participating in mediation without the benefit of in-person presence; offer recommendations for offsetting these challenges; and walk participants through the mechanics and components off an online Zoom mediation session. This program is geared to both mediators and to representatives of parties participating in a Zoom mediation. \nRegistration is now closed. \n\nAbout the Presenters\nSimeon H. Baum\, President of Resolve Mediation Services\, Inc.\, (www.mediators.com)\, has\, since the early 1990s\, successfully mediated or arbitrated nearly 2\,000 disputes. He is the past Chair of the FBA’s ADR Section\, past President of the SDNY Chapter\, and a former FBA national Board member\, and has taken leadership roles on ADR in Bar Associations across the US. He advises the New York Court system on ADR and has trained their Commercial Division mediators for over 20 years. In 2011\, 2014\, 2018 and 2020\, Best Lawyers selected Mr. Baum as New York’s ADR “Lawyer of the Year.” He teaches on the ADR faculty at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. SimeonHB@mediators.com. \nHenry M. Quillian III acts as a mediator and arbitrator providing services through Bay Mediation & Arbitration Services LLC. He has a long history representing clients nationally and internationally in litigation and arbitration and in solving commercial disputes in the construction\, real estate\, insurance\, intellectual property and general business sectors. He was voted by peers as a Top 100 lawyer for eleven consecutive years in Georgia Super Lawyers’ poll and has been selected since 1997 as one of Georgia’s Legal Elite by Georgia Trend Magazine. From 2013 to 2020\, he was selected for the “Best Lawyers in America.” He is “AV” rated by Martindale-Hubbell. \nMr. Quillian has served the Federal Bar Association as national general counsel\, as Atlanta Chapter president and as National Younger Lawyers chair.; and is Immediate Past President of the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association. \nAlexander J. Zimmer (www.ajzimmerlaw.com) has an active law and mediation practice in New York City. His work in mediation includes both family and commercial cases and his background includes a decade of experience as a principal in an asset-based lending firm. This combination of legal and business experience informs Mr. Zimmer’s unique appreciation of the points of view of all players in the mediation process. \nHe is the current Chair of the FBA’s ADR Section\, and a member of the Executive Committee of the New York State Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section and a member of the DRS Mediation Committee. alex@ajzimmerlaw.com. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration will close 24 hours prior to event start \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $75\n\nHow to Register \nRegistration is now closed. \nCancellation Policy \nNo refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on Wednesday\, April 3\, 2020. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Laura Mulhern at lmulhern@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \n\nPlease note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar. \n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Laura Mulhern\, Sections and Divisions Manager.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-mediation-in-the-time-of-coronavirus-how-to-conduct-an-effective-zoom-mediation-observations-tips-for-mediators-representatives/
CATEGORIES:Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
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