Upcoming Events
Presenters for "An Evening With” Series
This series brings nationally known ADR leaders to Maryland for an evening of networking, lecture, and discussion. Events are free, no registration is required, and refreshments are provided. The series is held in partnership with the University of Baltimore’s Center for Negotiations and Conflict Management.
April 2, 2009
Bernard Mayer, Ph.D., from the Werner Institute for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution at Creighton University discusses his acclaimed new book, Staying with Conflict: A Strategic Approach to Ongoing Disputes. Come listen to the latest model for working with enduring conflict.
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University of Baltimore
John and Frances Angelos Law Center
Venable Baetjer Howard Moot Court Room
1415 Maryland Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland |
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Refreshments—6:30 p.m.
Presentation—7 p.m. to 9 p.m. |
May 28, 2009
Leonard L. Riskin, J.D., LL.M is Chesterfield Smith Professor of Law at the Levin College of Law at the University of Florida in Gainesville, discusses mindfulness for dispute resolvers. Professor Riskin has practiced mindfulness meditation for nearly 20 years. Mindfulness meditation is a tool used by lawyers, mediators and others who deal with conflict to help enhance their ability to deal with stress and provide a better service to clients.
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The Judicial Education and Conference Center (lower level entrance)
2011 D Commerce Park Drive
Annapolis, MD 21401 |
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Refreshments—6:30 p.m.
Presentation—7 p.m. to 9 p.m. |
July 23, 2009
Zena Zumeta, J.D., President of the Mediation Training & Consultation Institute and Collaborative Workplace, discusses hot topics in family mediation, among other things. Recognized as the grandmother of divorce mediation throughout Michigan, Ms. Zumeta has trained thousands of mediators throughout the country.
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University of Baltimore
Student Center – Performing Arts Theater (5th Floor)
21 West Mount Royal Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21201 |
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Refreshments 6:30 p.m. and following the program
Program 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Presenters for ADR Practitioners Lunchtime Teleconference Series
This series showcases local ADR leaders in 90-minute workshops on issues relevant to ADR professionals.
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Anywhere USA |
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12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. eastern standard. |
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888-453-4221 and enter participant pass code 838404 # when prompted. |
April 9, 2009
Homer LaRue, Esq., Howard University School of Law, Washington, D.C., and Chair-Elect of the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution
Topic—The Art of Arbitrating and Mediating: Acquiring the Skill to Move Between the Two Practices. Discussion around the areas of ethics, arbitration, and much more.
July 22, 2009
P. Jean Baker, Esq., District Vice President, American Arbitration Association
Topic—Impact of passage of the Fairness in Arbitration Act on resolution of disputes involving employment, consumer, franchise, and residential construction.
October 14, 2009
Lorig Charkoudian, Ph.D., Executive Director, Community Mediation Maryland
Topic—Why community mediation matters, and why the model used in Maryland matters.
November 17, 2009
Carl D. Schneider, Ph.D., Psychologist, licensed clinical marriage and family therapist and director of Mediation Matters, Bethesda, Maryland
Topic—Apology & Mediation: When and where opportunities are present for apology in mediation and how can mediators prepare and support clients in offering and hearing an apology.
For further information check MACRO’s list-serv.
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