CLE Program

Civility in the legal profession is more than just good manners—it’s a fundamental pillar of ethical advocacy. With new California State Bar rules emphasizing civility and an added MCLE requirement, attorneys must navigate the balance between zealous representation and professional decorum. This program will explore what constitutes incivility, its impact on litigation and legal fees, and the potential disciplinary consequences for attorneys who cross the line. Learn from seasoned practitioners how professionalism can enhance advocacy, improve case outcomes, and maintain the integrity of the legal system.

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.

ABOUT THIS EVENT
Don’t miss the premier event for dispute resolution professionals – this year with both in-person and online attendance options! Choose from a variety of live and on-demand programs to meet your professional development needs. Socialize with fellow attendees and build your network. Whether you are new to the field or have been practicing for decades, the conference has something for you!

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Reaching New Heights: The Rising Tide of Dispute Resolution
The 2025 conference will actualize the future of dispute resolution with in-person, livestreamed, and on-demand programs. Collaborate in-person in Chicago or connect virtually from anywhere in the world. Professionals from across the field of dispute resolution will present programs on the newest developments in our field. 

Who should attend? Mediators, arbitrators, ombuds, judges, dispute resolution leaders, attorney advocates, young professionals, court administrators, neutral providers, ADR consumers, legal educators, or anyone who wants to learn more about ADR - all are welcome!

What kind of practical skills will I learn?  Advocacy Skills | Neutral Skills | Negotiation Skills | ADR Strategies | Cutting-Edge Research | Creative Uses of ADR | Domestic and International Topics | Legal Updates | Technological Advances in ADR | Ethics | Practice Development | Marketing

What kind of topics will be covered? Access to Justice | Advocacy | Arbitration | Court ADR | Diversity | Ethics | International | Legal Education | Mediation | Negotiation | Neuroscience/Psychology | Ombuds | Practice Development and Management | Public Policy | Research | Technology

Construction mediation is never just about blueprints and budgets—it’s about navigating risk, wrangling personalities, and bridging gaps in credibility and understanding. In this program, experienced construction mediators pull back the curtain on what really happens inside the mediation room. From pre-mediation preparation and insurance dynamics to the recurring tropes that can derail resolution, this session explores both the substance and the psychology of construction dispute resolution. Attendees will gain practical insights into what works, what doesn’t, and how to approach mediation with strategy and realism. This program is designed for attorneys who handle construction litigation, insurance-related disputes, or simply want a deeper understanding of how to make mediation more effective.