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Broadcast Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025
from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm (ET)

Overview:

Mediation is a vital skill for attorneys navigating the complexities of dispute resolution, offering clients an efficient and collaborative path toward conflict resolution. As the legal landscape evolves, attorneys must not only master fundamental mediation techniques but also adapt to emerging trends that impact negotiation strategies and outcomes. From understanding the role of impartial facilitation to managing the dynamics of high-stakes disputes, attorneys must cultivate a unique skill set to excel in mediation.

In this LIVE CLE Webcast, Eric N. Assouline of Assouline & Berlowe, P.A., and Brenda K. Radmacher of Seyfarth Shaw LLP will guide attendees through the foundational principles of mediation, explore essential skills for modern attorneys, and provide actionable strategies for effective practice. Participants will also gain valuable insights into enhancing their professional efficacy and delivering better client outcomes through advanced mediation techniques.

Key Topics:

  • Core principles of mediation: Understanding roles, processes, and outcomes
  • Essential skills for successful negotiation and conflict resolution
  • Adapting to evolving trends in mediation practice
  • Addressing challenges in high-conflict cases
  • Practical strategies for improving mediation results

Credit:

Course Level:

Basic

 

Advance Preparation:

Print and review course materials

 

Method of Presentation:

On-Demand Webcast

 

Prerequisite:

None

 

Course Code:

1411217

 

Total Credits:

1.0

 

CLE Credits:

CA CLE 1.0 General - Approved Until: 3/27/2027

PA CLE 1.0 General - Approved Until: 3/27/2027

VT CLE 1.0 General - Approved Until: 12/31/2026

NJ CLE 1.0 General - Credits through Reciprocity

NY CLE 1.0 Skills - Credits through Reciprocity

AR CLE 1.0 General - Credits through Reciprocity

CT CLE 1.0 General - Credits through Reciprocity

NH CLE 1.0 General – Meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53

MO CLE 1.0 General - Approved Until: 3/27/2025

 

Pending CLE Application:

GA, TN, WI

 

Self-Apply:

AL, CO, DE, FL, ID, IL, IN, IO, KS, KY, LA, NC, ME, MN, MS, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OH, OK, OR, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WY

 

If you’d like us to apply for CLE, you may opt to pay the CLE processing fee here.

 

No MCLE Requirements:

DC, MD, MA, MI, SD

 

Not Eligible for CLE:

AK, AZ, HI

Speaker Panel:

Eric N. Assouline, Partner
Assouline & Berlowe, P.A.

Eric N. Assouline is a co-founder of the Miami Business Law Firm Assouline & Berlowe, P.A. and the Head of the Business Litigation Practice.  Over the past 28 years Mr. Assouline’s practice has focused on: bankruptcy and creditors’ rights litigation; complex business litigation; and intellectual property litigation.  Mr. Assouline has represented individuals, private, and public companies in literally hundreds of cases in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts throughout the State of Florida, primarily at the trial court level, but often also on appeal.  Mr. Assouline has served as the Mediator on banking and commercial litigation cases.  Mr. Assouline earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Arizona State University and his law degree from the University of Miami School of Law, where he graduated with Honors and as a Member of both the Law Review and the Moot Court Board.

Brenda K. Radmacher, Partner
Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Brenda K. Radmacher is a partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP in Los Angeles, focusing on construction law. With nearly 30 years of experience, she advises landowners, developers, contractors, and design professionals on risk management, contracts, and dispute resolution. Brenda handles construction disputes, defects, and insurance issues through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation. She has expertise in mechanic’s liens, payment disputes, and contract claims on public and private projects. A noted speaker and mediator, she also guides clients on innovative project delivery systems, including EPC, design-build, and P3, across sectors like renewable energy, infrastructure, healthcare, and multifamily housing.

Agenda:

Eric N. Assouline, Partner

Assouline & Berlowe, P.A.

and

Brenda K. Radmacher, Partner

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

  • Background on mediation and how to use it as a tool in litigation
  • Communication and Logistics
  • Timing and Venue
  • Mediator Selection
  • Preparation and Planning
  • Preparing the Other Side
  • Client and Decision-Maker Preparation and Expectation Setting
  • Mediator Preparation
  • Presentations during Mediation
  • Negotiation Tactics

Date & Time:

Thursday, March 27, 2025

3:00 pm to 4:00 pm (ET)

Who Should Attend:

  • Litigation and Dispute Resolution Attorneys
  • Mediators and Arbitrators
  • Corporate Counsel
  • General Counsel
  • Employment and Labor Lawyers
  • Personal Injury and Insurance Attorneys
  • Legal Professionals Interested in Mediation Strategies

SPEAKERS

Eric N. Assouline
Eric N. AssoulinePartner
Assouline & Berlowe, P.A.
Brenda K. Radmacher
Brenda K. RadmacherPartner
Seyfarth Shaw LLP

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