CLE Program

Join us for an engaging and informative MCLE Program on Settlement Strategies, led by two of Alameda County’s esteemed former settlement judges, Hon. Paul Herbert (ret.) and Hon. Evelio Grillo (ret.) This program is designed to equip attorneys with advanced skills and knowledge to enhance their settlement techniques and successfully navigate the complexities of mediation.

Join this legendary panel of practitioners and moderator and mediator Stacie Hausner as they discuss what to do when things go wrong!

A conversation on whether, when, and why gender matters in getting cases resolved.

Tired of the same old mediation dance?  The Employment Mediation Institute 2024 will challenge you to step outside of the lines and explore unconventional alternatives. This half-day virtual program features a number of experts and trendsetters in our field.  We'll start the day by challenging the notion of traditional methods of distributive bargaining that most of us learned in mediation training as the only way to mediate successfully.  Then, we'll hear from a panel of experts on fresh ways to address some of employment mediation's most complex problems, and we will close the day with the latest California employment law updates, featuring perspectives from both sides of the bar.

SF ABOTA Dismissed with Prejudice: A Discussion on Juror Age Discriminations in Jury Selection

Join us for this engaging panel discussion focused on enhancing your family law practice through advanced mediation and settlement techniques. This program is designed for family law attorneys seeking to optimize their strategies and make the most effective use of their time with neutrals. Led by moderator Alice Cheng of Candelaria LLP, our experienced panelists David Fink, Hon. Leslie Landau, and Hon. Anita Santos will discuss mediation, private judging, and how to make the most of each. From choosing the right type of session, to effectively using experts, our speakers will provide insight into their unique settlement styles. Make sure to stay till the end where they will also discuss trends in family law, and give insight into some of the most challenging cases they’ve settled.

Speaker: Geri Green, ADR Services, Inc. Hon. Kevin Brazile, Los Angeles Superior Court Hon. Halim Dhanidina (Ret.), Signature Resolution Location: Wynn Las Vegas Cost: Full Conference Cost: $1,030.00 for Non-Member

Learn from skilled mediators, how to prepare for your Mediation. Tips & tricks to facilitate case resolution. Reception & refreshments following the program at ADR Services, Inc.’s 100 First Street office, 27^th Floor in San Francisco.

Please join us for the Third Annual CLA Litigation Section Judicial Advisors Roundtable. This program will feature the following high-profile jurists who serve as judicial advisors to the CLA Litigation Section.

This panel will explore strategic approaches to choosing professional organization membership. We will discuss how to carefully select associations that align with your career goals and industry focus. We’ll delve into methods for fully utilizing membership benefits, from networking opportunities to continuing education and leadership roles. Ultimately, attendees will gain insights on how to transform memberships from passive affiliations into powerful tools for connection, career advancement and professional growth.

Please join Henry Stern, California State Senator and environmental lawyer, for a conversation about making statewide environmental policy. The Chair of the Joint Committee on Climate Change Policies, Sen. Stern will lead an interactive conversation with Gideon Kracov, Mediator at ADR Services, Inc. and Boardmember California Air Resources Board and South Coast Air Quality Management District, about the outlook for California environmental policymaking in 2025. Sen. Stern will discuss his previous legislative work on climate change risk disclosure, renewable energy, and building decarbonization and explain the critical role of law students and clinic research. Sen. Stern, a former environmental policy staffer to Sen. Fran Pavley (ret.), will also provide insights on careers in the Legislature and how to work in Sacramento.

Set the stage for a successful mediation in trust & estate disputes. In this program our speakers, seasoned mediators themselves, will discuss key elements to prepare your client, yourself, and your mediator for a successful session that will result in a binding agreement. This program is part 1 of a 2 part series on mediation of trust & estate disputes.