CLE Program

Presented by the Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada Location: Westin St. Francis Hotel, San Francisco, CA Begin the conference with Plenary Speaker, Hon. Ming Chin (Ret.) of the California Supreme Court. Make sure to see Judge Austin's Program "Voir Dire: Learn How to Pick 'Em" at 2:00 p.m. Participatory credit is taken at its word in this interactive program. Using audience volunteers and a fact pattern, the panelists will perform a mock voir dire, demonstrating plaintiff’s and defense perspectives, presided over by retired Judge Steve Austin. Following the mock voir dire, the speakers will dissect where...

Through examination of real life examples of challenging personalities and situations, two experienced mediators will discuss and offer suggestions on how to breach an impasse in settlement negotiations. This program will include focus on laying pre-mediation groundwork to establish credibility and using emotional intelligence to leverage this credibility and relationships to reach a successful resolution. Our speakers will also discuss how to identify and act on that “switch point” to flip from combatant to problem solver.

In this program we will look at all sides of the equation – Plaintiff, Defendant, Adjuster, and Mediator – to give actionable and practical feedback on successful dispute resolution. Addressing questions such as mediation timing, where to start on opening demands, and how to navigate multiple defendants and the problems they pose. With a demonstration of negotiations and bracketing, this panel of heavy hitters will give attendees a chance to see these techniques in action. Not to be missed!

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So, you have an order or a judgment – now what? Effective judgment enforcement requires a combination of strategy, ingenuity, and patience. Hon. Susan Lopez-Giss, a Family Law retired judge and mediator, and Ira Friedman, a Family Law specialist, will discuss how to effectively and economically enforce those seemingly uncollectable judgments and provide you with a roadmap through potential obstacles.

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Cost: Free Speakers: Mark LeHocky - ADR Services, Inc. Chaya Mandebaum - Rudy Exelrod Zieff & Lowe Marie Trimble Holvick - Gordon & Rees Marcus Lee - Lewis Brisbois Topics Introducing the mediation topics to clients and other side -- when? why? how? Mediator selection and vetting -- what do you need? Civility and briefing dos and don’ts -- advancing the ball v. setting things back Pre-mediation dialogue with the mediator and the other side Best practices at the mediation and steps to seal the deal

A panel discussion with the judiciary and ABOTA members from both sides of the bar designed to provide first-hand lessons and experience intended to instill values and standards that promote high regard for the legal profession.

Bruin Professionals is excited to announce our new Trust and Probate Affinity Group. Join us for our first event, A View From the Bench with the Honorable Barbara Johnson. In this session, Judge Johnson will address common concerns and solutions such as, what happens when you get contesting bidders in court on probate property sales cases or how are dissolution cases handled when involving probate or trust actions. The session will be moderated by the group leader, Mina Kuper, a certified trust and probate realtor. You don't want to miss this insightful discussion. Speaker: Hon. Barbara Johnson (Ret.)

An overview of the benefits and drawbacks of arbitration; Including recent legislative and case law developments.

The Rutter Group and California Judges Association will present their webcast webinar series The New Face of Employment Litigation: 2023 and Beyond on March 6-10, 2023. You will hear from an all-star faculty of experienced California justices and attorneys who will explore cutting edge employment law issues in the post-pandemic workplace. Hear top employment attorneys share unique insights into some of the biggest employment law cases and trials of this decade. Panels will cover sexual harassment in the remote workplace, insights into new rules affecting arbitration à la Viking River Cruises v. Moriana, employee activism in the workplace, and much...

Junior level attorneys from San Diego’s most respected law firms will conduct a full trial in 6 separate phases that include voir dire, opening statements, 3 witness examinations, and closing arguments. After each phase, a panel consisting of a sitting judge and 3-4 more senior seasoned trial attorneys who are considered among the best trial lawyers in San Diego will provide instruction, feedback, and tips to each participant. There will be one panel in the morning and another in the afternoon. The Honorable Linda Lopez from the Southern District of California and The Honorable John S. Meyer from the San Diego Superior Court have agreed to participate as the presiding judges and provide instructive feedback and constructive criticism.

Lunch will be provided and an optional additional hour of CLE will be available at lunch. The Lunch CLE will feature a panel of renowned jury consultants who will discuss their craft in general, and the jury selection and presentation issues raised by the fact pattern.