Mediating Commercial and Litigated Cases with Lee Jay Berman

At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to effectively manage the entire mediation process, including but not limited to:

• Demonstrating competence and confidence in initial phone calls, turning inquiries into mediations, and bringing the parties to the table with a mindset and readiness for resolution;
• Understanding and navigating the complex ethical issues surrounding disclosure and confidentiality to build a mediation practice based on integrity;
• Constructing an environment that fosters collaboration and agreement;
• Integrating the complexity of legal and factual issues with emotions and party dynamics;
• Understanding the dynamics of mediating with lawyers and insurance adjusters at the table while practice with real life case content;
• Employing adaptive negotiation strategies to lead the parties to agreement;
• Formulating creative and durable settlements.