CLE Program

California courts publish around 500 new civil decisions every year, and many of them make significant changes to existing law. In this one-hour seminar Monty McIntyre and Mike Roberts will discuss many important case civil case decisions published in 2024 by the California Supreme Court and the Courts of Appeal.

The Honorable Judge Marshall Whitley and Bette Epstein Esq., with ADR Services will present key strategies they utilize when mediating trust and estate cases that are inherently complex and involve not only accounting/tax issues but also highly charged emotional dynamics between the interested parties.

This program addresses the critical importance of wellness in the legal profession, exploring data on attorney burnout, the toll of incivility, and the ethical and professional risks tied to neglecting health and well-being. Beginning with a guided breathing exercise, participants will learn about resilience through the lens of five key pillars—physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and mental health—while gaining practical tools to manage stress and maintain balance. The session aims to equip attorneys with simple yet effective techniques for enhancing focus and reducing stress.

Ethical pitfalls in mediation and settlement negotiations can have lasting consequences for attorneys and their clients. This MCLE webinar brings together retired Judge and mediator Steve Austin, mediator and UC Law adjunct professor Debra Bogaards, and UC Law adjunct professor of negotiation John Dean to explore critical issues in legal ethics. Topics include confidentiality in mediation, ethical drafting of binding settlement agreements (including mediator’s proposals and global settlements), and the risks of coercive tactics. The discussion will also cover the evolving challenges of client confidentiality in the digital age, including cloud storage, AI, and the ethical responsibilities of supervising staff and vendors. Attendees will gain essential insights into navigating ethical obligations while ensuring compliance with professional standards.

Actuarial case valuation integrates probability theory and actuarial principles to create a settlement range based on each party’s own valuation. This approach shifts mediation from positional bargaining to data-driven analysis, fostering collaboration, breaking deadlocks, and guiding realistic settlement discussions. Participants will learn how this method promotes trust, adjusts for litigation costs, and enhances resolution in complex disputes.

Popular Annual Review of The United States Supreme Court, Federal Ninth Circuit, and California cases and legislation involving ADR

Join us for an Earth Day-themed webinar to learn from expert lawyers and consultants on how to facilitate and negotiate resolution of property contamination disputes.  The panelists will present a mixed-use housing hypothetical and then discuss best practices to handle public participation, neighbors and communication of environmental risk, assembling a team to deal with regulatory and property development issues, and strategies for resolving multi-party environmental litigation with a special focus on insurance coverage.

2024 real estate commission rules – it is no longer an automatic Buyer’s commission from the Seller. Conservator to simply sell a Conservatee’s residence with new 2024 real estate commission rules is not an automatic 5% and there are many factors when deciding to contribute to the Buyer’s commission. There is post Britney Spears Conservatorship consideration and penalties designed to protect even further the Conservatee, due to the negative public perception regarding conservatorships.

Description: Since 1993, the West Coast Casualty Construction Defect Seminar has become an institution, a staple and must go to event for all the members of the construction defect community. In no other single place can one learn so much about the prosecution, defense, insurance coverage, science and technology regarding this specialized subject of claims and litigation . . .  and . . .  in no other place will you be able to meet your colleagues where great long lasting relationships can be established which assist you in your claims and litigation handling throughout the business year. It has been long said about our...

Why do some mediations lead to resolution while others fall flat? The key often lies in preparation and managing expectations. This panel of experienced mediators and litigators will explore best practices for preparing your case, your client, and the opposing side for mediation success. From strategic information exchanges to timing considerations and the role of external factors like insurance and pending motions, this program will provide practical insights to maximize settlement opportunities both in employment disputes, and mediation in general. Whether you're a seasoned advocate or new to mediation, you'll leave with actionable strategies to enhance your effectiveness in the process.

Join Frost Brown Todd, ADR Services, Inc. and Murex Environmental, Inc. for a half-day technical and legal seminar as we present, “Brownfield Redevelopment in the Age of the California Housing Crisis” at the California Club. DTSC’s new director, Katherine Butler, and a panel of experts will discuss the challenges and possible solutions to redeveloping Brownfields in pursuit of addressing the shortage of housing in California.