Designed for both lawyers and mediators, this Practice Gems series publication provides you with the essential tools for success in a mediation. As a lawyer, you can learn how to make the process of mediation easier for yourself and your clients, from mediator selection to completing the required documents and preparing for the actual day. If you are a mediator or an aspiring mediator, learn about getting on the roster and improving your chances of being selected. Obtain the practical material to review and incorporate into your daily practice within these informative materials.

Topics

You will learn about:

• Drafting Pleadings with Mediation and the New Rules in Mind
• Getting on the Roster, and Mediator Responsibilities Pre & Post Mediation
• Two Perspectives on Mediation Selection - Evaluation of Your Potential Mediator and How Your Mother Can Advance His/Her Possibility of Being Selected
• Mediation Agreements - What's Essential and What's Not
• Settlement and Post-Mediation Documentation
• Negotiation Skills in Mediation

Speakers (as of September 2 2010)

Master Donald Short, Superior Court of Justice

Genevieve A. Chornenki, LL.M.(ADR), C.Med., C.Arb., Genevieve A. Chornenki Conflict Management Services

Igor Ellyn, Q.C., C.S., Ellyn Law LLP

Gary T. Furlong, LL.M.(ADR), C.Med., Agree Dispute Resolution

Hilary Ann Linton, Riverdale Mediation

Les O'Connor, Weirfoulds LLP

Randy A. Pepper, Mediator, Arbitrator, Barrister, ADR Chambers