Professor Sukhsimranjit Singh, the Managing Director of the Straus Institute, will explore the components of an “understanding-based mediation model” in various settings and contexts and the importance of empathy, flexibility, and patience in the mediation process. The program will include periods of group discussions.

**This training will provide 2 hours of ethics credits.

June 5, Friday | 5pm - 7pm
June 6-7 & 13-14, Saturday & Sunday| 9:30am – 6pm

The Basics of Mediation has set the “gold standard” for Northern California’s mediation trainings: comprehensive, practical, topical, and affordable. It introduces core conflict resolution skills over two consecutive weekends: communication, problem-solving, mediation, and negotiation. Participants attend lectures and presentations, work in large/small groups, and practice in multiple, coached role-plays.

This is a 3-day intensive training course fulfilling the Texas Alternative Dispute Resolution Act requirements for mediators doing court-ordered family mediation and following the standards set by the Texas Mediation Trainers Roundtable. The sessions include family law, family dynamics, domestic violence (meeting the new Civil Practice and Remedies Code requirement), child development, ethical and practical considerations and finances in family cases. Working lunches all three days. There is a $50.00 Discount for participants who took our basic class.
PREREQUISITE: BASIC MEDIATION COURSE

Preparing You for the ADR Landscape in Response to COVID-19

Courses are taught by accomplished faculty, thought leaders, and nationally-recognized experts, who are skilled in online teaching, inspiring meaningful dialogue, and building connections in the virtual classroom. The Professional Skills Series Courses will include engaging presentations and interactive components that equip professionals with skills they can immediately employ in their practices. Participants may select a single class, offered online in an engaging 4.5-hour course, including a half-hour break, or take multiple in the Series.

**Courses offer 4.5 hours of MCLE credit.

This 5-week course includes “Building Your Mediation Business” providing effective techniques to build a mediation business.

PMP is an accredited CLE Sponsor of the State Bar of Texas and State Bar College. Please contact us for CEU approval for other providers including State Licensing Examiners.

This course exceeds the standards adopted by TMTR, TMCA, and provides MCLE’s through the State Bar of Texas and other agencies. Content fulfills the requirements of the 40- hour basic mediation training as required by the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 154.052.

In adapting to the challenges posed by COVID-19, the Straus Institute has made the decision to move our Mediating the Litigated Case (MLC) program online this summer. Straus Institute has been at the forefront of teaching dispute resolution online, having successfully implemented three online degree programs, including a Master of Legal Studies, a Master of Dispute Resolution, and its newest LL.M. in Dispute Resolution. Our experience in this arena will enable for the successful transition of courses online. The distinguished MLC faculty, featuring nationally- recognized experts, will equip participants with timely skills to advance their professional goals.

This is a six-day, 40-hour online CLE training 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.

We will have three segments for the program, all taking place on a Thursday and Friday: July 23-24, July 30-31, and August 6-7, 2020, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Please visit our website for more information including using Zoom for this online program.

This intense one-day class focuses on the ethics and principles of basic arbitration. Emphasis is placed on the importance of communicating for arbitrator success. Explored are the core tenets of arbitration, to include the arbitrator’s opening statement, the oath of all participants, arbitration formats and procedures, the Federal Arbitration and Texas Arbitration Acts, and the enforceability of the provisions. This training program is interactive and participatory.

The Basics of Mediation has set the “gold standard” for Northern California’s mediation trainings: comprehensive, practical, topical, and affordable. It introduces core conflict resolution skills over two consecutive weekends: communication, problem-solving, mediation, and negotiation. Participants attend lectures and presentations, work in large/small groups, and practice in multiple, coached role-plays.

Experienced WI mediators will provide a step-by-step interdisciplinary mediation process for lawyers, mental health professionals, and financial specialists focused on mediating with self-represented couples. Training will include practical skills,interactive learning, online mediation practice, client handouts, and ways to build your practice. 30 credits over four days, including 3 ethics credits

This is a five-day, 40-hour CLE training program
Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:15 PM

A sophisticated five-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.

The recent surge in mediation's popularity signifies a dramatic shift in the practice of law. Attorneys are now using professional neutrals to facilitate settlement negotiations for litigated cases. In the past, settlement efforts in the litigation arena have been limited to settlement conferences in which the focus is usually on the judge's case evaluation. As increasing numbers of courts are requiring parties to mediate in order to accommodate an overburdened legal system, there is a growing demand for professionals who, in addition to being able to evaluate a case, can also facilitate negotiations between adversarial parties to reach innovative solutions.

This intense one-day class focuses on the ethics and principles of basic arbitration. Emphasis is placed on the importance of communicating for arbitrator success. Explored are the core tenets of arbitration, to include the arbitrator’s opening statement, the oath of all participants, arbitration formats and procedures, the Federal Arbitration and Texas Arbitration Acts, and the enforceability of the provisions. This training program is interactive and participatory.

This is a 2-day intensive course specific to Mediating Child Protective Services (CPS) cases. The sessions include review of the complex parties of CPS mediation, understanding childhood trauma, parent dynamics, ethical issues, and the legal framework of CPS cases. This course fulfills the requirements of the State Bar of Texas and the Texas Mediation Trainers Roundtable for mediators doing court-ordered CPS mediation. Course Materials provided.
Prerequisite: Basic and Advanced Family Mediation Courses

Everyone Welcome! Limited Enrollment! Register Now!

This course is offered to the public, attorneys, counselors/social workers, educators, and HR staff. This course is designed to give individuals the skills and credentials they need to serve as mediators in the State of Texas. This course meets the Texas Mediation Trainers Roundtable standards as required by the Texas Mediator Credentialing Association.