40 Hour Mediation/Arbitration Training

March 27, 2012 - March 31, 2012
8:30 a.m. – 5:45 p.m. each day
40.00 MCLE hours, including 40.00 approved Professional Responsibility MCLE credit hours
Co-sponsored by Alternative Dispute Resolution

Chicago
ISBA Chicago Regional Office
20 S. Clark Street, Suite 900
(map and directions)

Mediation is designed to resolve differences both in and out of the courts. It requires a very different mindset than courtroom litigation. This Master Series program trains practitioners to resolve conflicts in a non-adversarial, non-confrontational manner, allowing peaceful resolutions between parties.

The program is taught by Richard Calkins and Fred Lane—two nationally recognized mediators, authors and educators. Until 20 years ago, both Mr. Calkins and Mr. Lane were well-known and highly regarded litigators. Since then, however, they have successfully mediated over 5,000 cases.

Mr. Calkins and Mr. Lane have developed an approach that encourages the mediator to be a peacemaker, deemphasizing the antagonism involved in formal litigation. Their five-day course has considerable hands-on training and requires each participant to complete two full mediations as a mediator. Course topics include an introduction to mediation, caucus form of mediation, qualities of a peacemaker, ethical considerations, other Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms, advanced mediator techniques, and arbitration.

Mr. Calkins and Mr. Lane are co-authors of the “Mediation Practice Guide” (published by the ISBA) and “Lane & Calkins Mediation Practice Guide” (published by Wolters Kluwer/Aspen). [The “Lane & Calkins Mediation Practice Guide” is included with the purchase of this program.] They are co-founders of the International Academy of Dispute Resolution, which was established in 2001. The academy offers courses in mediation methods and techniques, and also conducts national and international mediation competitions for students in undergraduate school and law school. For more information about the academy, visit www.adrpeacemaking.org.

Speakers/Facilitators:

Richard M. Calkins, Calkins Mediation Services and Training, Former Dean of Drake Law School, West Des Moines, IA

Fred Lane, Lane & Lane, Past President of ISBA, Chicago

Past Attendee Comments:

Both speakers are truly a pleasure to listen to about this topic/training. I am grateful for the opportunity to attend. I would definitely attend another program if either speaker was present. Attendee, Spring 2011

The book for this course is excellent and it was a privilege to learn from the authors. The practical experiences gained are probably the most valuable than anything I’ve gotten from a CLE before. Anonymous, Fall 2010

This was an excellent program that included great material and hands-on practical advice. Anonymous, Fall 2010

Mr. Lane and Mr. Calkins are both engaging speakers and have a wonderful rapport. I loved the “war stories.” They are as instructive as they are engaging. Anonymous, Spring 2010

I thought this seminar was excellent. The cost was fair considering the content and lectures. Both Fred Lane and Richard Calkins can speak with authority and it was a pleasure to learn from them. Anonymous, Spring 2010

I had 32 years as a circuit judge, and absorbed every kind of a seminar that the judicial Conference subcommittee on education tossed at judges. [Yours] is the best seminar I have ever attended. I carried away more that is of value than you can ever be thanked for. David Slocum, Fall 2009