25th ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL SKILLS PROGRAM

Presented by Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution

June 21-23, 2012

Pepperdine University School of Law

Malibu, CA

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About the Program

In 2011 the 24th Annual Professional Skills Program drew over 280 participants from 28 states and 6 foreign countries. Register early for 2012 as some courses will sell out.

Featuring a panel of nationally recognized experts in dispute resolution, this comprehensive program provides three days of unique educational opportunities for practicing professionals. Participants will network with nationally prominent faculty, as well as participants from the other specialties at plenary sessions, lunches, and receptions. Early enrollment is recommended since many of the sessions fully subscribe. Contact Lori Rushford at (310) 506-6342 or email lori.rushford@pepperdine.edu to enroll or to request a brochure.
Participants select the process in which they desire expertise (one course), as all programs will be presented simultaneously. To provide for personalized instruction, enrollment for each course is limited to ensure a close working relationship among the faculty and participants. Course sessions will include lectures, small group discussions, and practice exercises. Faculty and other participants will also provide performance coaching. The synergy of ideas will provide a truly unique learning experience.

Program Content  (Participants choose one course to attend) Check website for additional courses to be posted.

• "STAR" - A Systematic Approach to Mediation Strategies
• Advanced Mediation: Skills and Techniques
• Family Law Mediation - When Time is Not on Your Side
• Mediating Complex Construction Disputes
• Advocating Zealously in Mediation
• Mediating in the Red Zone:  Raising Your Settlement Rates and Enhan...
• Strategic Negotiation Skills
• Tools of Mindful Awareness for  Lawyers, Mediators, Negotiators, Ju...
• Transforming Distressed Systems:  Tools to Manage Conflict and Reso...
• Apology, Forgiveness, and Reconciliation
• Emotional Intelligence:  Rethinking the Role of Emotions in Mediation
• Preventing Bad Settlement Decisions and Impasse:  Using Brain Scien...
• Facilitating Dynamic and Difficult Groups
• Insolvency and Bankruptcy Issues in Mediation for Advocates and Med...
• Mediating Globally: How to Prevent and Resolve Social, Economic, Po...

June 21, 2012 8:30 to 4:30 (afternoon reception at 4:30)
June 22, 2012 8:30 to 5:00
June 23, 2012 8:30 to 1:00

 

Questions may be directed to Lori Rushford (lori.rushford@pepperdine.edu) or call 310-506-6342.