This webinar series provides information and dialogue between attorneys and ADR providers on new developments and practical issues that challenge the assumptions and practices of each with the latest insights and innovations in the broad field of dispute resolution. Litigation, arbitration, negotiation, collaborative law, mediation, and other forms of dispute resolution are considered as a means to resolve disputes and manage various kinds of conflict. These webinars are intended to expand the horizons of participants, both advocates and neutrals, by increasing their understanding of the roles and approaches of each other – and themselves. This is the “can’t-miss” ADR series of the year!
Each program is from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm Central Time and qualifies for 1.8 MCLE hours. Webinars marked with ** qualify for 1.8 Ethics hours. Webinars do not qualify for Kansas credit.
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Impasse occurs when people in a dispute get stuck, when they can’t figure out how to move forward, or when they can’t figure out how to solve a dispute to their mutual satisfaction. The common threat when impasse occurs is to let the judge or jury decide how to break the gridlock. While this is a viable option in most cases, it is rarely a satisfactory one for the people who have to live with the decision. It’s important for people in a dispute to understand that impasse is normal. Normalizing impasse opens opportunities for parties, as well as their attorneys, to think outside the box. It’s critical for attorneys to understand why and how people get stuck in order to help their clients avoid or work through impasse. This understanding goes beyond the legal issues; there must also be an understanding of the emotional and business issues that accompany any dispute. Attorneys who have a deeper understanding of the many underlying issues in any dispute and an ability to truly listen to what really matters to clients will be in a better position to assist their clients in ways that are meaningful to clients. Whether an attorney is in the advocate’s role or the mediator’s role, developing a deeper understanding of the causes and cures for impasse will help any attorney provide client-centered services that lead to improved decision-making and higher levels of satisfaction.Speaker: Rebecca T. Magruder, M.S.W., J.D., St. CharlesModerator: Yvonne M. Homeyer, Law Office of Yvonne Homeyer, Center for Collaborative Law and Mediation, St. Louis
Aggressive communication provokes negative reactions that defeat the analytical thinking required to promote quality problem-solving. This webinar explores techniques and tools to short-circuit power struggles by using pro-active communication strategies that allow the problem-solving lawyer to protect a client’s interests while engaging others in dynamic exploration of options for resolution.Speaker: Kathleen H. Bird, Director, Office of Dispute Resolution, Seventh Judicial Circuit, LibertyModerator: Rebecca T. Magruder, M.S.W., J.D., St. Charles
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