Conflict and Mediation

When: Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. CDT

Instructors: Timothy Braden, J.D.; David Hubbard, J.D.

CMEs: Approved for 1 general CME hour

Program Overview:  This webinar will explore the ideas of conflict being natural, normal, and neutral, and in the words of Ken Cloke, "mediation cannot be separated from the mediator, that we are the technique, the future we create, and the lessons and values we model in mediation. In order to bring peace into the room, we have to start by searching inside ourselves." Additionally, the instructors will be sharing thoughts on emotions and the science of settlement and will led a discussion to exploring ideas from Gary Furlong, such as thinking about fishing rather than hunting, and various models of assessing conflict. 

The conversation will include an overview of some of Gary Furlong's conflict analysis models, including the "Stairway Model," the "Triangle of Satisfaction Model," the "Circle of Conflict Model." Also covered will be the Thomas and Kilmann Conflict Model with its five conflict management and negotiation styles of avoiding, accommodating, competing, compromising, and the goal in mediation of collaborating. The discussion will include how we can use these ideas and models to live up to the promise of mediation. 

Register at: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DFW1K9AkRoKgimO_xidOwA#

Questions? timothy.braden@dc4dc.com 

Best Practices When Working With Interpreters

When: Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. CDT

Instructors: Kathleen Valle, Judicial Branch Language Access Director

CMEs: Approved for 1 general CME hour

Program Overview:  This webinar will offer tips and what to do or not do when an interpreter is used during mediation. 

Register at: https://nejudicial-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/IQONe9W_TqyuSdyHRB4aGw

Questions? nicole.britten@nejudicial.gov