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SUMMARY:Webinar: ADR 101: Preparing In-House Counsel for Success in Dispute Resolution
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nJoin us on December 16 for practical tips to help in-house counsel better position their clients for success during the dispute resolution process. Key topics will include the strategic value of Alternative Dispute Resolution\, clause drafting\, best practices for mediation statements\, and AI in ADR.  \nRegister Now!\nPresented by FBA’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Section cosponsored by FBA’S Corporate and Association Counsel Division \n\nPresenters\n \nJoanne Colbert Stanley\, Attorney \nA dedicated advocate for the marine and maritime industry\, Jo Colbert Stanley\, is a seasoned attorney\, accomplished arbitrator/mediator\, and intrepid maritime affairs consultant. Jo holds a Diploma in International Maritime Arbitration from the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators\, where she is a Fellow. She is a Florida Supreme Court-qualified arbitrator and certified mediator and serves on multiple arbitration panels\, including the International Yacht Arbitration Council\, the American Arbitration Association\, and as a Chair-qualified Public Arbitrator with FINRA. Jo is also a Registered Mediator for Florida’s Department of Financial Services\, where she handles an extensive caseload of property insurance matters. Jo is an active voice in the legal and boating communities\, globally\, nationally\, and locally. Recognized for her insightful approach to collaborative growth\, creative problem-solving and risk management\, Jo serves on the Broward County Marine Advisory Committee and is co-chair of WISTA International’s Yachting Committee. She is a member of the Admiralty Law Committee of The Florida Bar and is currently serving her third term as Chair of Broward County Bar Association’s Admiralty/Maritime Law Section. Jo is also an enthusiastic and engaged member of the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute\, the Port Everglades Association\, and the Fort Lauderdale Mariners Club. In addition to her professional roles\, Jo regularly presents on maritime law and dispute resolution\, contributing to continuing legal education seminars\, conferences\, and publications. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution at Nova Southeastern University\, aligning her academic pursuits with her professional focus on conflict management within the maritime industry. Outside of her legal and academic work\, Jo co-owns and operates Stanley Yacht Services\, a yacht management and maintenance outfit in Fort Lauderdale\, Florida\, where she channels her dedication to the yachting industry into hands-on support for yacht owners and seafarers alike. \n \nLaurel Stevenson\, Director of the Mediation and Assessment Program\, U.S District Court. \nLaurel Stevenson is the Director of the Mediation and Assessment Program (MAP) for the United States District Court\, Western District of Missouri. She oversees approximately 1\,000 civil cases annually and serves as a mediator and facilitator. She also trains judges\, neutrals\, students\, staff and others on effective and ethical use of ADR. She co-chairs the ABA’s Court ADR Committee within the DR Section and is the Editor of The Resolver\, a publication of the FBA’s ADR Section. Laurel has conducted hundreds of mediations\, including more than 300 via Zoom. Her ADR work includes class actions\, insurance\, FLSA\, employment\, MDL’s\, civil rights\, inmate litigation\, wrongful death\, transportation\, medical malpractice\, and commercial disputes. Several resolutions have resulted in institutional policy changes. Prior to her current position\, Laurel tried more than eighty jury trials to verdict\, served as appellate counsel\, was lead trial counsel in numerous bench trials\, and taught trial practice in Missouri and Texas. She served more than a decade as a Facilitator for the Missouri Bar Complaint Resolution Program and the Fee Dispute Resolution Program. She also served as a mediator\, arbitrator\, and facilitator during her last twelve years in private practice. \nRonika Carter\, Senior Director of Legal Affairs\, Minnesota Vikings. \nRonika Carter serves as Senior Director of Legal Affairs for the Minnesota Vikings\, where she manages the daily operations of the legal department. In this role\, Ronika oversees a number of critical functions including complex commercial transactions\, data privacy\, business strategy\, dispute resolution strategy\, and AI governance. She also supports the public policy and community relations work of the Vikings organization. Within the FBA\, Ronika has held a number of leadership positions over the years\, and she currently serves as Chair-Elect of the Corporate and Association Counsel Division\, and a member of the Government Relations Committee. \n  \n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. \nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-adr-101-preparing-in-house-counsel-for-success-in-dispute-resolution/
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CATEGORIES:Alternative Dispute Resolution Section,Corporate Association Counsel Division
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Federal Criminal Practice: Prosecution & Defense Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nGet behind-the-scenes insight from prosecutors and defense counsel on the process of investigating\, trying\, and resolving federal criminal cases. Join Ellis Palividas\, Chair of the FBA Criminal Law Section and Third Circuit Vice President\, and AUSA Christian Haugsby of the Middle District of Pennsylvania\, for an inside look at federal criminal practice from both sides of the aisle. \nThis program will explore how federal cases are investigated and prosecuted\, how they differ from state practice\, and what happens once cases are in court. Topics will include trial work\, federal sentencing\, cooperation by defendants\, and the unique courthouse culture where adversaries remain colleagues. Gain valuable insight into the high stakes and collaborative adversarial process that defines federal criminal law. If you are considering a career in federal criminal law\, join us to hear how prosecutors and defense attorneys navigate the high-stakes world of federal cases. \nRegister Now!\nPresented by the Federal Bar Association’s Criminal Law Section \n\nPresenters\n \nEllis Palividas\, Attorney\, Ellis Legal LLC. \nEllis Palividas is Chair of the FBA CLS and is a state and federal criminal defense attorney primarily practicing in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He represents individuals accused of crimes in both state and federal court. He began his career as an Assistant District Attorney in Philadelphia\, prosecuting serious felony cases\, and now focuses on defending clients in complex matters ranging from homicide to white-collar and federal drug trafficking cases. He also serves on the Capital Case and Homicide Trial Panels of the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nChristian Haugsby\, Attorney\, Middle District of Pennsylvania. \n  \n\n\nRegistration\nRegister Now!\n\n\nRegistration Fees\n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $50\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \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\nCLE\nPlease note CLE will not be offered for this event. \n\n\n\n Frequently 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  \n\nEmail Communication Policy\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communication 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. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact sections@fedbar.org
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-federal-criminal-practice-prosecution-and-defense-perspectives/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Mass Arbitration: Tactics and Lessons from the Trenches
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nMass arbitration is increasingly being used as a powerful tool to pressure companies—leveraging the economics of arbitration fees and serial proceedings to overwhelm them. What begins as a handful of claims can rapidly escalate into hundreds\, if not thousands\, of near-identical arbitrations\, threatening financial stability and litigation continuity. \nThis webinar will explore the evolving landscape of mass arbitration and mass litigation through the lens of defense counsel with firsthand experience navigating high-volume dockets. Drawing from real-world examples\, speakers will unpack the strategic challenges posed by mass filings\, how plaintiffs’ counsel are structuring these campaigns\, and defense approaches that can mitigate risk\, manage cost\, and turn the tide. Attendees will learn best practices for coordinating national defense strategy\, developing global settlement frameworks\, and tailoring responses even as new plaintiffs and theories emerge. \nIdeal for federal practitioners\, in-house counsel\, and outside litigation teams\, this session offers practical tools and tactical insights for responding effectively when your client becomes the next target of a mass action wave. \nPresented by FBA Annual Meeting & Convention 2025 sponsor Winthrop & Weinstine\, P.A. \nRegister Now!\n\nPresenters\nMaggie Green is an attorney at Winthrop & Weinstine with extensive experience in handling large-scale mass arbitrations. In recent years\, Maggie\, alongside Joseph and Olga\, has served as lead counsel in defending clients against substantial waves of arbitrations\, with plaintiffs’ counsel bringing claims ranging from forty to over three hundred at a time. Through this work\, Maggie has developed expertise in managing complex dockets\, streamlining discovery processes\, and addressing “near-identical” claims while ensuring consistency in defense strategies. \n  \nOlga Rogne is a litigator at Winthrop & Weinstine. Together with Joseph and Maggie\, Olga has served as lead counsel in defending clients against mass arbitration waves\, with plaintiffs’ counsel bringing claims ranging from forty to over three hundred at a time. Olga has considerable expertise in streamlining discovery\, managing complex dockets\, dealing with resource constraints brought on by the challenge of mass arbitration\, and tailoring defenses as new plaintiffs and theories emerge. \n  \n  \nJoseph Windler is a trial attorney at Winthrop & Weinstine with extensive experience in litigation\, regulatory matters\, and business and employment law. In the realm of mass arbitration\, Joseph\, alongside colleagues Olga and Maggie\, has successfully defended clients against large-scale claims\, including cases where plaintiffs’ counsel have filed on behalf of over 300 claimants simultaneously. Joseph has honed expertise in developing and executing national defense strategies\, developing global settlement frameworks\, and advising clients on proactive risk management to mitigate exposure. \n  \n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. \nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-mass-arbitration-tactics-and-lessons-from-the-trenches/
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