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Seminar Title: Mediation - Basics and Procedure
Instructor: Allan H. Goodman, J.D.
2012 Seminar offered via live, toll free Conference call 1-3 PM ET:
Nov 16, Dec 17
Description:
Mediation is the most prevalent method of alternative dispute resolution. Understanding the basic theory of mediation enhances your ability to plan the strategy of your mediation session. This seminar will examine mediation basics, including the availability of mediation by voluntary participation and court-mandated programs. The procedure of mediation includes choosing methodology, defining the mediator’s role, and understanding how the attorney and client interact in the mediation process.
Credit Hours: 2 CLE hours (General)
Accreditation:
AL, AR, CA, CO, DE, GA, IA, IN, KS, MS, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI: 2.0 hrs. general
MO, WV: 2.4 hrs. general
OK: 2.5 hrs. general
NJ: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 2 hours of total CLE general credit
This program can be applied towards the 9 Substantive Hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) required by the Law Society of Upper Canada. Please note that this program is not accredited for Professionalism hours or for the New Member Requirement.
Dissemination: Materials mailed/e-mailed as registrations are received
Seminar Content:
1.0 Mediation Basics
I. The Theory of Mediation
II. Voluntary Mediation
III. Court - Mandated Programs
IV. Mediator Selection
V. Cases Amenable to Mediation
VI. Goals of Mediation
1.0 Hour Mediation Procedure
VII. Types of Mediation - Facilitative vs. Evaluative
VIII. Ex Parte Communication and Private Caucuses
IX. The Stages of Mediation
XI. The Rules of Evidence in Mediation
X. Overcoming Impasse and Achieving Settlement
XI. Drafting the Settlement Agreement
XII. Why Some Mediations Fail
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2.0 hours CLE (General)
Presenter: Allan H. Goodman
book@solomonpublications.com
Education
J.D. - University of Toledo College of Law (1974)
Graduate Fellowship, Georgetown University School of Languages and Linguistics
(Summer 1972)
B.S.F.S. - Georgetown University School of Foreign Service (1972)
Bar Membership
Virginia State Bar: Member since 1975 (Judicial Member since 1993)
District of Columbia Bar: Member since 1976 (Judicial Member since 1993)
Maryland Bar: Member since 1990
Admission to Practice
U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Federal Claims, Federal and State Courts in
Virginia, the District of Columbia and Maryland
Positions
Judge - United States Civilian Board of Contract Appeals – January 2007 to
present
Judge - United States General Services Administration Board of Contract Appeals –
1993-2006
Owner and Publisher - Solomon Publications, Rockville, 1994 - present
http://www.solomonpublications.com/
Private Arbitrator and Mediator, 1985 - present
Private Practice of law 1975 - 1993
Academic Appointments
Adjunct Professor (Construction Contract Law) Georgetown University Law Center
1987-2001
Lecturer in Law (Government Contract Law) University of Richmond, 1980-1985
Adjunct Professor (Government Contract Law) University of Virginia, Northern
Virginia Extension 1981-1984
Publishing/Writing/Lecturing
Presenter, TRT Inc. since 2003.
Basic Skills for the New Mediator, 2d Edition, Solomon Publications (2004)
Basic Skills for the New Arbitrator, 2d Edition, Solomon Publications (2004)
Contributing Author, Alternative Dispute Resolution: A Practical Guide for
Resolving Government Contract Controversies (American Bar Association, 1999)
Contributing Author, Federal Administrative Dispute Resolution Deskbook for
Practitioners (American Bar Association, 2000)
Frequent Lecturer on Alternative Dispute Resolution for various Bar Associations
See "Alternative Dispute Resolution at the General Services Board of Contract Appeals" a
website containing Judge Goodman's articles describing his ADR experience as a
Judge
American Arbitration Association - National Training Faculty for Construction
Arbitrators (1996-1997)
Associate Editor, Law Review, University of Toledo College of Law (1973-74)
Affiliations
Board of Contract Appeals Judges Association
American Arbitration Association - Commercial Arbitration Panel (1980-1999)
DC Bar Attorney Client Arbitration Board (1989-1992)
DC Superior Court Multi-Door Dispute Resolution Panel (1990-1992)
