Conference & Training Calendar
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May 20-22Denver CO24 Hr. Transformative Mediation Training Learn the framework for the transformative model and how it compares to other models of mediation. Study the ten indicators of Transformative Practice and gain skills and techniques for supporting opportunities for empowerment and recognition. Demonstrate process in mediation role-plays. Phoenix Strategies is a private school approved by Colorado Dept. of Higher Education. Phoenix Strategies, Inc. Monica Lichtenberger USA Phone: 719-266-8181 Email: Click here Website: Click here |
May 20-24Grand Forks NDWeathering the Workplace Storm: Learning to Predict, Prevent and Prevail A week-long event exploring civility in the workplace, workplace bullying, corporate climate, diversity, and organizational conflict management. UND Conflict Resolution Center Sarah Prom Phone: 701-777-3664 Email: Click here Website: Click here |
May 21-22Los Angeles CAManaging High Conflict Situations in the Workplace Professionals from all fields learn to identify the conflict dynamics of high conflict personalities, intervene in their defensive behavior, recognize cognitive distortions of high conflict personalities, and apply key skills for managing high conflict personalities. These techniques apply when dealing with coworkers and employees as well as clients and collaborators. Center for Civic Mediation Andrew Culberson Phone: 213 896-6536 Email: Click here Website: Click here |
May 21Atlanta GAMediate To Stay Married Ever met a couple who came to mediate their divorce, they really didn't want a divorce, but they didn't know what else to do? Here's a new tool for you. You CAN stop a divorce from happening! What is Mediate To Stay Married? It's helping couples stay married by identifying specific marriage-saving goals. It's helping couples focus on specific issues and/or behavioral changes. It's communicating in new ways and negotiating agreements. It's moving beyond hurtful ways of relating by fighting fairly. It's becoming an expert on what works! Hours of CLE/CE available. Approved by State Bar of Georgia and Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution. Additional fees may apply. The New Decision Management Associates, Inc. Carolyn L. Raines Phone: 478-477-3317 Email: Click here Website: Click here |
May 29-June 2Los Angeles CAAFCC 50th Anniversary Conference
Since 1963, AFCC members have spearheaded major reforms in the family law community. Even with these advances professionals face growing challenges. What does the future hold? How will the AFCC community influence the constantly evolving family law system? Join us as we begin to chart the course for the next 50 years. |
May 29-June 4Salt Lake City UT40-Hour Basic Mediation Training This Utah State court-approved training is designed for individuals who want to work in the growing field of mediation, participate in mediation as an advocate, or apply these dispute resolution skills to a current career field. Utah Dispute Resolution Lynette Wendel 645 S. 200 East Salt Lake City, UT 84111 USA Phone: 801-532-4841 Email: Click here Website: Click here |
June 3-7Macon GADomestic (Divorce) & Family Mediation Training Understand basic domestic law including child support guidelines and enforcement, and the financial and tax implications of divorce. The New Decision Management Associates, Inc. Carolyn L. Raines Phone: 478-477-3317 Email: Click here Website: Click here |
June 3San Marcos TXThe Intersection of Mediation, Low Income Parties and the Social Welfare System 2.0 Mediator continuing education credits, social worker credit approved and continuing legal education credit pending. Hays County Dispute Resolution Center Tera Cleland Phone: 512-878-0382 Email: Click here Website: Click here |
June 5-20Ellicott City MD USBasic Mediation Training Interactive, small class with extensive practice opportunities. Meets requirements for Maryland Rule 17-106 for court appointed mediators. See web site for comments from past participants. Alternative Resolutions and Joyce Mitchell and Associates Maryland State Bar Association Andrea Terry Silver Spring, MD 20910 USA Phone: 410-685-7878 Email: Click here Website: Click here |
June 6-8Los Angeles CAStreamlined Collaborative Protocols Collaborative Divorce Training for mediators, attorneys, therapists and financial advisors. This is a unique opportunity to learn streamlined collaborative protocols to enroll clients in this great ADR process. As trainers the Collaborative Divorce Institute is internationally recognized as THE collaborative training gold standard. Peace Talks Mediation Services Janae Monroe Phone: 310-301-2100 Email: Click here Website: Click here |
June 7-10Northampton MAConflict Management Coaching Training 28-hour interactive training June 7,8, 9 & 10, 8:30 to 4:45 each day. Presented by CINERGY Coaching. Of interest to mediators, HR professionals, coaches, attorneys, supervisors. Theory, principles and methods of Conflict Coaching. $595 early registration fee (postmarked by May 7 with full payment). $625 after May 7. Space limited. The Mediation & Training Collaborative Susan Hackney Phone: 413-475-1505 Email: Click here Website: Click here |
June 7-14Los Angeles CAAdvanced Mediation Skills Practicum This interactive course includes extensive practice and individualized coaching in advanced mediation skills. Minimum 10 hours of litigated case training and 9 hours role-play. Lecture topics include conflict- assessment, consensus-building, problem-solving techniques, managing complex cases, legal ethics, who-is-at-the-table-analysis, and distributive and integrative bargaining. We use a diverse range of case studies. Center for Civic Mediation Andrew Culberson Phone: 213 896-6536 Email: Click here Website: Click here |
June 7San Francisco CA3rd ANNUAL SAN FRANCISCO PEACEMAKER AWARDS Celebrating Our Common Ground Joan Blades, Keynote Speaker & Workshop Leader June 7, 2013 | The City Club of San Francisco + Light breakfast: 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. + Workshop with Joan Blades, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. + Peacemaker Awards Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. + Silent Auction: Begins at 11:00 a.m. Click here If you would like more information about Celebrating Our Common Ground. You may also contact Darlene Weide, Executive Director, (415) 920-3820 x105 or by email below. Community Boards 3130 - 24th Street San Francisco, CA 94110 USA Phone: (415) 920-3820 Email: Click here Website: Click here |
June 10-11Rome Italy2nd International Congress on Transformative Mediation QUADRA's second annual conference on transformative mediation is an opportunity for the entire international mediation community to share ideas and experiences, so to enhance practice and align to world-class standards. It is the only event of this kind available in Europe in 2013. QUADRA Jacopo Mosca Via manzoni 6 silea, 31057 ITA Phone: 00393468705259 Email: Click here Website: Click here |
June 10-13Dallas TXBasic Mediation Training (40 Hours) This Training complies with Texas regulations. It is an introductory course for those interested in becoming a mediator. The skills developed are transferable to any profession (mediator, manager, teacher, police officer, nurse, counselor, or parent) and will improve job and personal conflict resolution skills. MCLE and LPC Approved. HR Director's Approved for CEUs Mediation & Training Services Dr. Nancy K. Ferrell 4525 Lemmon Ave 200 Dallas, TX 75219 Phone: 214-526-4525 Email: Click here Website: Click here |
June 11-29Santa Ana CACommunity Service Programs, Inc. 40-Hour Basic Mediation Training CSP, Inc. – Dispute Resolution Services (DRS) offers this 40-hour mediation training for individuals interested in mediating in California. The program exceeds the California Dispute Resolution Programs Act (DRPA) training requirements. Participants who attend every session will receive a certificate of completion. Training includes: group exercises and discussions, role-plays, conflict resolution tools, negotiation strategies, agreement writing tips, and much more… Discussion topics include: The Stages of Mediation Listening and Communication Skills Balancing Power Problem Identification Breaking Deadlocks Handling Strong Emotions Dealing with Difficult People Working Toward an Agreement Special Populations Ethical Dilemmas Community Service Programs, Inc. Jennifer Reed Artim Santa Ana, CA 92705 USA Phone: 949-250-4058 Email: Click here Website: Click here |
June 11-12Uncasville CTAlternative Dispute Resolution ExecuSummit Join us at the Mohegan Sun Resort & Convention Center in Uncasville, CT on June 11 & 12, 2013 for the day & a half, high-impact 1st Annual Alternative Dispute Resolution ExecuSummit. ExecuSummit Lauren Oteri Phone: 800-905-9357 Email: Click here Website: Click here |
June 13Savannah GAPractice Builder 2.0 - Find Your Mediator Passion! Craft Your Niche and Get Rich! Are you one of those who left mediation training truly wanting to be a mediator only to be disappointed that you haven't been able to find any of all that conflict to mediate? Did reality set in? Did you run straight to the court programs only to find a long line of mediators trying to get in? Maybe you need to re-think your strategy. Let us help you examine your battery of skills to see them as more than just your conflict resolution skills. Limited seating. 6 CLE/CEs available. Approved by the State Bar of Georgia and Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution. Additional fees may apply. The New Decision Management Associates, Inc. Carolyn L. Raines Phone: 478-477-3317 Email: Click here Website: Click here |
June 14-18New York NYAdvance Commercial Mediation Training If you’ve been trained in mediation and want to mediate divorce and family cases, don’t miss this invaluable course. A three day advanced mediation training designed to provide participants with an understanding of the conceptual backdrop, legal and emotional framework and advanced skills necessary to support their work in family and divorce mediation. New York City Bar Association Email: Click here Website: Click here |
June 16-18Montreal QB CanadaODR 2013 Montreal
This is the 12th Annual
Meeting of the Online Dispute Resolution Working
Group, the premiere gathering of ODR scholars and
practitioners from around the world. |
June 17-28Winnepeg MB CanadaCanadian School of Peacebuilding The Canadian School of Peacebuilding invites you to gather for a selection of 5-day courses. One course being offered this upcoming summer is entitled, “Train the Trainer: Working for Conflict Transformation.” Come learn and participate in your choice of courses for personal inspiration, professional development, or academic credit. Canadian School of Peacebuilding Val Smith Phone: 204.487.3300 Email: Click here Website: Click here |
June 20-22Malibu CASummer Professional Skills Program in Malibu 
June 20-22, 2013 Participants choose one of the following workshops to attend: Faculty: Bruce Edwards and Nina Meierding Faculty: Tom Stipanowich and Jim Craven Faculty: George Calkins and Justice Victoria Chaney Faculty: Tracy Allen and Eric Galson Zena Zumeta and Susan Butterwick Faculty: Irwin Joseph and Don Saposnek Faculty: Len Riskin and Rachel Wohl Faculty: Peter Robinson and Lee Taft Faculty: Don Philbin and Doug Noll Faculty: Randy Lowry and Denise Madigan Faculty: Ken Cloke and Joan Goldsmith Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution Lori Rushford Pepperdine Law School 24255 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, CA 90263 USA Phone: (310) 506-4655 Email: Click here Website: Click here |
June 20-21Calgary CANADAJudicial Mediation Conference Conference at the Law Faculty , University of Calgary on--current developments in judicial mediation; ongoing pros and cons; comparative practices of private and judicial mediators; competition between DR providers. Keynote speaker is Professor Wayne Brazil. Dispute Resolution Centre John Wade Bond University Gold Coast, QLD, 4229 AUS Phone: 07-5595-2004 Email: Click here Website: Click here |
June 20-22Malibu CAElder Mediation Training Susan Butterwick and Zena Zumeta will be conducting an elder mediation training as part of the 26th Annual Summer Professional Skills Program in Dispute Resolution offered by the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University. This training focuses on adult guardianship and family caregiver mediation. Learn the differences between other types of mediation and elder mediation. In this training, we will focus on the mediator's responsibility toward inclusion of the older person's voice in the mediation and techniques for working in multiparty family mediations. At the conclusion of the training, you will be prepared to organize and perform elder mediations. This training is meant as an advanced training for those who have already taken basic mediation training, and an introduction to elder mediation for those who have not. The registration fee, including meals and materials, is $1,295. Registrations received by Friday, May 10 receive a $100 discount. Early registration discount does NOT apply to the governmental or nonprofit rate. A reduced rate of $895 is available for employees of governmental and nonprofit organizations Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University Phone: (310) 506-6342 Email: Click here Website: Click here |
June 21San Rafael CAListening to Children’s Voices in Separation & Divorce Processes A Semi-Structured Interview Model Research in the past decade has indicated the importance to children and adolescents of having their voices and views heard in all separation, divorce, and post-divorce processes. Understanding children’s views also provides the practitioner with a more integrated view of the child in the family and can lead to more informed recommendations, decisions, and work with parents. Go to the website below for more information. Northern California Mediation Center Nancy J. Foster Phone: (415) 461-6392 Email: Click here Website: Click here |
June 22-30Berkeley CARon's Mediation Training at Berkeley Do you want to successfully resolve disputes with confidence? In this widely-acclaimed training you'll learn a step-by-step process for resolving nearly every kind of dispute. Come find out why judges from every superior court in the Bay Area have chosen to enroll in this training. Ron brings you the very best techniques gathered in attending hundreds of trainings, then tested and refined over decades of mediating tough cases of all kinds. This in-depth training provides demonstrations, practice sessions, discussions of real case studies, guest lectures by leading practitioners, and a complete set of model forms for your practice or program. . . Trainer is Ron Kelly, one of the principal architects of California mediation law and honored with eight major ADR awards for his work in building the field. Named Peacemaker of the Year in California and Honored Instructor at Berkeley, he's been mediating since 1970. Ron has trained thousands of lawyers, judges, government officials and business professionals on four continents, and his training materials are licensed and used around the world in several languages. . . Two weekends and a Friday, June 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30. . . Cost is only $1095. Location: Berkeley. Ideal for lawyers, business professionals, dispute resolvers, managers, and anyone who handles disputes or wants to. 40 hours MCLE credit for attorneys (2 hours Ethics). Please come join us. . . This popular training is often sold out in advance. Register soon if you're interested. . . For more information, please call or email Ron. . . UC Berkeley Extension Ron Kelly 2731 Webster St. Berkeley, CA 94705- USA Phone: (510) 843-6074 Email: Click here Website: Click here |
June 25-27Denver COAdvanced-Mediator Certification Preparation This highly interactive training allows participants to: self-assess collaborative, facilitative and interest-based (CFI) behaviors using the Phoenix Strategies Assessment Tool; differentiate between CFI and evaluative/directive position-based mediator behaviors; examine party behaviors and outcomes that evolve when CFI techniques are used; practice achieving CFI performance standards; opt to mediate a video-recorded, role-play for certification application. Monica Lichtenberger Phone: 719-266-8181 Email: Click here Website: Click here |
July 10-16Philadelphia PADivorce & Custody Mediator Training This comprehensive, AFM-accredited mediator training program is a combination of role-play, lecture, simulation, discussion and videotapes of actual mediation. This five-day workshop walks participants through the process of divorce and custody mediation from the orientation session to the completed memorandum of understanding. Fees: $1,500.00; $1,600.00 For Attorneys Seeking 40 PA CLE (39 Substantive CLE's & 1 Ethics)
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July 10-16Philidelphia PADivorce and Custody Mediator Training Philadelphia, Pa. This comprehensive, ACR-accredited mediator training program is a combination of role-play, lecture, simulation, discussion and videotapes of actual mediation. This five-day workshop walks participants through the process of divorce and custody mediation from the orientation session to the completed memorandum of understanding. Fees: $1,500; $1,600 for attorneys seeking 40 PA CLE (39 Substantive CLE's & 1 Ethics). Contact: Good Shepherd Mediation Program, (215) 843-5413 Good Shepherd Mediation Program Zena Zumeta 5356 Chew Ave. Philidelphia, PA 19138 USA Phone: (215) 843-5413 Email: Click here Website: Click here |
July 16-18Dallas TXFamily Mediation (30 Hours) This Training complies with Texas Mediation Trainers Roundtable standards and the Texas Status regulations. It is an introductory course for those interested in becoming a family mediator. Applied for MCLE. Approved provider for Texas LPC and SW Mediation & Training Services Dr. Nancy Ferrell 4525 Lemmon Ave 200 Dallas, TX 75219 USA Phone: 214-526-4525 Email: Click here Website: Click here |
July 26-28Spokane WA20 Hour Advanced Divorce Mediation Training with Bob Collins This three-day advanced training will enable mediators to practice in the complex field of divorce mediation. By the end of the training, participants will be grounded with the legal information, financial tools, mediation interventions, and personal dynamics required to act competently in the complex practice of divorce mediation. The training will cover parenting plans, child support, asset division, spousal support, taxes, insurance, and divorce filing procedures. The course will also act as a mediation “master class” to polish pre-existing mediation skills, providing an expanded repertoire of interventions and techniques. *Class is limited to 20 people Northwest Mediation Center Melanie Nelson Phone: 509-456-0103 Email: Click here Website: Click here |
August 5-10Malibu CAMediating the Litigated Case - Malibu 6-Day Program
Takes place on August 5-10, 2013, in Malibu, California. Register early - Since 2005 this program has sold out entirely through website registrations, prior to our advertising the program! A sophisticated 6-day program for experienced litigators, in-house counsel, and other practitioners. Professionals can study the mediation of litigated cases to either become a mediator or to be a better advocate. Faculty may vary from program to
program: Peter Robinson, Tom Stipanowich, Nina Meierding, Jim Craven, Denise Madigan, Stephanie Bell, Tim Pownall, and Alexander Williams.
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August 5-9Chicago IL5-Day Basic/Advanced Training in Elder Mediation Chicago, Ill. This training combines basic mediation and elder mediation skills. It provides practice opportunity for pre-mediation meetings, listening skills, identifying and framing issues, negotiation strategies, and agreement writing within the context of elder mediation. The elder mediation components include skill building exercises and discussion on a range of topics. Basic mediation will be covered Mon-Wed a.m., while the advanced training in elder mediation will be our focus Wed p.m. - Fri. Sign up for the full 5-day training ($1,000) or either 2.5-day training ($525). Offered through the Loyola University Chicago School of Social Work.
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August 5-9Chicago ILElder Mediation Training This training focuses on Adult Guardianship and Family Caregiver Mediation. Learn the differences between other types of mediation and elder mediation. In this training, we will focus on the mediator's responsibility toward inclusion of the older person's voice in the mediation and techniques for working in multiparty family mediations. Mediation Training & Consultation Institute Zena Zumeta 330 E. Liberty Suite 3A Ann Arbor, MI 48104 USA Phone: 1-800-535-1155 Email: Click here Website: Click here |
August 19-23Ann Arbor MIDivorce and Custody (Domestic Relations) Mediation Training Through a combination of role-play, lecture, simulation, discussion and videotapes, this workshop takes participants through the process of divorce mediation from the orientation session to completed memorandum of agreement. Approved by the Michigan State Court Administrative Office and The Association for Conflict Resolution/Family Section. Aug 19-23, 2013
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August 19-23Ann Arbor MIDivorce and Custody (Domestic Relations) Mediation Training Through a combination of role-play, lecture, simulation, discussion and videotapes, this workshop takes participants through the process of divorce mediation from the orientation session to completed memorandum of agreement. Approved by the Michigan State Court Administrative Office and The Association for Conflict Resolution/Family Section. Mediation Training & Consultation Institute Zena Zumeta 330 E. Liberty, Suite 3A Ann Arbor, MI 48104 USA Phone: 734-663-1155 Email: Click here Website: Click here |
September 11-17Salt Lake City UT40-Hour Basic Mediation Training This Utah State court-approved training is designed for individuals who want to work in the growing field of mediation, participate in mediation as an advocate, or apply these dispute resolution skills to a current career field. Utah Dispute Resolution Lynette Wendel 645 S. 200 East Salt Lake City, UT 84111 USA Phone: 801-532-4841 Email: Click here Website: Click here |
September 16-17San Marcos TXCPS Mediation Training The CPS Course is designed to provide trained mediators with the necessary additional training and skills to serve as neutral, third-party mediators in disputes involving parent-child relationships during CPS litigation. Hays County Dispute Resolution Center Tera Cleland Phone: 512-878-0382 Email: Click here Website: Click here |
October 2-11Corte Madera, CA40 hour Mediation Training  A dynamic interactive, 40 hour professional training program utilizing simulations, coaching, lectures and demonstrations. March 6 - 8 & Mar 13-15, 2013. To see what prior participants have to say about this training visit our website: www.RosenbergMediation.com Mediation Offices of Steven Rosenberg Steven Rosenberg 775 East Blithedale Ave, #363 Mill Valley, CA 94941 USA Phone: (415) 383-5544 Email: Click here Website: Click here |
October 3-5Broomfield COConflict Coaching: A Three-Day Basic Training flict coaching is defined as a set of skills and strategies used to support peoples’ ability to engage in, manage, or productively resolve conflict. Participants will: Review, observe and practice conflict coaching process (with trained coaches on actual conflict situations), manage psychological dynamics, and refine communication skills. Common Ground Mediation Center, LLC Robin N. Amadei USA Phone: (303) 604-1960 Email: Click here Website: Click here |
October 3-4Seattle WABasic Collaborative Law Training This is a two-day interdisciplinary Collaborative Law training. This course fulfills the Basic Collaborative Law training requirements of local Collaborative Law organizations, and complies with training standards of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. 12.25 CLE credits (incl. 0.5 ethics) pending. Approved for 6.5 CEUs Seattle Collaborative Law Training Group Phone: 206 249-9145 Email: Click here Website: Click here |
October 9-12Minneapolis MNAssociation for Conflict Resolution 2013 Annual Conference
“Making Peace Happen: New
Normals.” The conference theme – Making Peace Happen: New Normals – focuses on how we as a field provide ways, through mediation, facilitation, negotiation and other non-adversarial processes, to create new normals in which interactions between parties make peace happen. Over 100 sessions!
Pick the track that best suits your
interest or mix and match: Civic,
Corporate, Government, HR Professional,
Independent/Sole Proprietor,
International, Societal and Health, and
Education.
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October 16San Marcos TXDealing With Difficult and Angry People The Hays County Dispute Resolution Center presents 'Dealing with Difficult and Angry People' a training open to the public. The training objectives will include: Conflict-What's it all about, Effective Communication Skills, Environment for Establishing Common Ground and How to Deal with Difficult and Angry People. We also offer customized trainings ranging from 2-8 hours. Hays County Dispute Resolution Center Tera Cleland Phone: 512-878-0382 Email: Click here Website: Click here |
October 21-24Arlington VACINERGY Conflict Management Coaching Workshop Conflict management coaching is a specialized niche in the field of coaching and conflict management. It is a technique in which a trained coach assists people to effectively prevent or manage specific disputes and to enhance their conflict management skills. Conflict management coaching has wide application in organizational and other contexts. CINERGY Coaching, a division of Noble Solutions Cinnie Noble Phone: 416-686-4247 Email: Click here Website: Click here |
October 24-25Corte Madera, CAAdvanced Mediation Training A two day, limited enrollment advanced mediation training. This interactive training is designed for those who would like to improve their mediation skills. Mediation Offices of Steven Rosenberg Steven Rosenberg 775 East Blithedale Ave, #363 Mill Valley, CA 94941 USA Phone: (415) 383-5544 Email: Click here Website: Click here |
November 1-2Portland OROregon Mediation Association's 27th Annual Fall Conference A complete workshop RFP will be available in late March or early April. For a copy, email oma@omediate.org or visit www.omediate.org. The Conference will feature an inspiring keynote address, more than 30 workshops; opportunities or networking with mediators from across the country and much more. A discount is available for groups traveling more than 500 miles from outside of Oregon. Oregon Mediation Association Cynthia Moore PO Box 40041 Portland, OR 97240 USA Phone: (503) 872-9775 Email: Click here Website: Click here |
November 8San Marcos TXMulti-Cultural Issues in Negotiation Learn practical steps to acquire cross-cultural negotiation skills Texas, a large state with a growing and varied population, is home to people with diverse negotiation styles. Current immigration patterns and increasing international trade between Texas and foreign countries ensures the need for cross-cultural awareness. Hays County Dispute Resolution Center Tera Cleland Phone: 512-878-0382 Email: Click here Website: Click here |
November 13-19Salt Lake City UTDomestic Mediation Training This Utah State court-approved domestic training presents topics specific to mediating domestic issues, particularly divorce, custody, custody, and paternity cases. The workshop provides training in dividing assets and debts, developing parenting plans, calculating child support, and addressing other on-going child-related expenses and tax considerations. Utah Dispute Resolution Lynette Wendel 645 S. 200 East Salt Lake City, UT 84111 USA Phone: 801-532-4841 Email: Click here Website: Click here |
November 15-24Ann Arbor MIGeneral Civil and Private Practice Mediation SCAO-approved 40-hour training taught by Susan Butterwick and Zena Zumeta. Early registration (through October 15) is $1,100; after that the fee is $1,200. Mediation Training and Consultation Institute Phone: (800) 535-1155 or (734) 663-1155 Email: Click here Website: Click here |
