Experienced mediator and founding Chair of NYSBA’s Dispute Resolution Section, Simeon H. Baum, Esq., will lead participants through a nuts and bolts presentation on how to conduct a mediation via Zoom or other alternatives to in-person sessions.

For over 20 years, Simeon H. Baum and Stephen A. Hochman have delivered this three-day training designed for mediators on New York State Court’s Commercial Division ADR panel.

This training is approved under Part 146 of the Rules of the Chief Administrative Judge, together with the Advanced Commercial Mediation training later in the year.

• Cultivating ideal Mediator orientation, attitude & awareness • Effective Preparation • Effective Communication • Deep Listening Skills • Effective Openings • Maximizing Opportunities in Joint Session • Wise Caucusing • Power Risk Analysis – art, timing & tact in engaging in evaluative processes • Impasse Breaking • Coming to Closure • Theoretical tools to Grasp the underlying Negotiation •…

This three-day Commercial Mediation Training is approved under Part 146 of the Rules of the Chief Administrative Judge. Please note:  Final placement on any court roster is at the discretion of the local Administrative Judge;  Participation in a course does not guarantee placement on a local court roster;  Some courts may require additional training and experience … Continued

Back by popular demand, in Part II of this two CLE-hour Program, experienced mediator, Simeon H Baum, Esq., President, Resolve Mediation Services, Inc. (mediators.com) hosts a second open, Town Hall style discussion.

Preparing for Your First or Next Mediation and Selecting Your Mediator

This 2-hour CLE program will give you a view from the perspective of the mediators. Five divorce mediators will participate in a panel discussion about how to have successful matrimonial and family law mediations, including a brief Q&A session at the end of the presentation. Panel Dylan S. Mitchell, Esq. (Moderator) Blank Rome LLP New … Continued

This program will take a look at recent changes in the Rules of the New York Court System concerning mediation and at changes in New York practice in fostering early mediation in cases to help parties minimize cost and delay––and enhance the courts’ mission of delivering justice.  It will be of interest to all litigators … Continued

This program will address how business arbitration and mediation will and should develop, from the perspectives of users, counsel, and neutrals, in the future—so we can all be ready as the opportunities present themselves and indeed develop our own opportunities.