ADR Section News & Tips December 2019

Message From the Chair

Happy holidays from the ADR Section of The Florida Bar. We wish you and your family much happiness and good cheer and we hope you enjoy your time away from work during the holiday break. If you plan to attend The Florida Bar Winter Meeting, please stop by the ADR Section Executive Council meeting on Feb. 6, 9 - 11 AM, in Bayhill 29 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando.

We are holding a strategic planning meeting in the same room immediately following the EC meeting until 12:30 PM and we welcome your participation. Happy New Year to all! Kim Watson Torres 2019-2020 Section Chair Torres Mediation Services, Melbourne Kim@FLMPro.com

Upcoming Events

January 21—Where do we begin? Factors to be Considered in Appellate Mediation January 24—Mediation, Parent Coordination and Mental Health Issues February 6—ADR Secetion Executive Council meeting during The Florida Bar Winter Meeting.

Join the ADR Section on Jan. 21 for an overview of key factors a mediator should consider during an appellate mediation. Presented by Elizabeth Siano Harris of Harris Appellate Law Office . Live audio webcast. 12 - 12:50 PM. Understanding the appellant’s burden on appeal. Presumption of correctness. What is the issue on appeal? Types of adjudication. The trial court committed error, but does it matter? Harmless error analysis. Does the trial court have jurisdiction during the pendency of the appeal – Rule 9.600. Understanding what comes after the appellate court’s opinion – the practicalities. Approved for 1.0 General, 1.0 Appellate Practice, 1.0 Civil Trial CLE and 1 CME. Section members register for only $50.

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This course will help participants understand the role of a parent coordinator and mediator in a divorce; how to effectively use mediators and parent coordinators; common mental health issues that families struggle with secondary to a divorce; and three ways psychologists can help parties by working with attorneys. Presented by attorney Elizabeth Edwards and Dr. Rachael Silverman Approved for 1.5 General, 1.5 Mental Illness, 1.0 Family Law CLE and 1.5 General, 1.0 Family Law CME. Course Number 3458.

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Earn IPV (Interpersonal Violence ) CME Credits Attorney Lisa Haba presents a two-part CLE series that focuses on human trafficking and how it presents itself in society. Part 1 provides 1.0 CLE credit; Part 2 provides 1.0 CLE credit, all of which may be applied toward Ethics. Earn 1.0 IPV, 1.0 Ethics CME per course. ADR Section member registration is $40 for each. Human Trafficking (Part 1) – Understanding Modern Slavery.  Human Trafficking (Part 2) - How to Work with Victims and Understand "The Game"

The Common Ground

The latest issue of The Common Ground is available in PDF format on the section's website. Special thank you to Co-Editors Michelle Jernigan and Natalie Paskiewicz for production of another excellent issue.

ADR Section Member News

Manny Farach is pictured here on the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Dec. 9 holding The Florida Bar board certification flag. Manny is Florida Bar board certified in Appellate Practice, Business Litigation and Real Estate.

Hard-to-Find CME Credit for Mediators

Why not earn CLE and CME credit at the same time? The ADR Section offers webinars and seminars that can be reported for both CLE and CME credits (except for presentations on the topic of Arbitration). Take a look at our catalog of offerings . We are adding more selections all the time.

2020 Annual Meeting of the International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution

The ADR Section is pleased to participate as a “cooperating entity”” in the 2020 annual meeting of the International Institute of Conflict Prevention and Resolution. When: Thursday, February 27 - Saturday February 29, 2020 Where: The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club The CPR is inviting you to help change the world, one wave at a time, by considering a new way of doing business that incorporates the critical aspects of dispute prevention and resolution. At this highly interactive and informative leap-year event, dozens of high-level panelists will challenge your preconceived notions and send you home with the practical and actionable takeaways, tools and strategies you need to succeed. Details about the CPR 2020 Annual Meeting are available at this link .

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