(Webinar) The PADR Revolution and Solos and Small Law Firms

Wednesday, July 22, 2020 | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

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Program Chair:

Michael P. Graff
Graff Dispute Resolution

  • Presumptive Alternate Dispute Resolution (PADR) has arrived. The courts are directing or offering presumptive ADR in broad categories of cases. Solos and Small Firm practices must be aware of its far-reaching affects upon them and their clients. This course provides an overview of the revolutionary opportunities of private and court-directed ADR in diverse practice areas and the benefits attorneys and their clients may derive from presumptive ADR. The panelists include seasoned attorneys, mediators and arbitrators in commercial, tort, family and matrimonial, landlord & tenant, employment discrimination, FLSA/wage and hour, ADA, trusts & estates and coop& condominium residential disputes. Comprehensive resource material will be provided. Becoming a mediator will also be discussed. A Q&A opportunity will follow in the live presentation.

    Program Fee:
    $49 for Members | $99 for Nonmembers

    Members who are Recent Law Graduates, Newly Admitted Lawyers (admitted for the first time in any state or country 2018-2020), In-House/Corporate Counsel, Judges, or attorneys that practice within the Government, Academic or Not-for-Profit sectors attend this program for free.

  • Lawrence N. Rothbart
    Lawrence N. Rothbart, Attorney at Law

    Alla Roytberg
    The Law Firm and Mediation Practice of Alla Roytberg, P.C.

    John J. Hughes
    Bronx County Surrogate’s Court

  • 6:00 pm – 6:05 pm
    Overview of Program

    6:05 pm – 6:20 pm
    What is ADR

    • Styles, Facilitative, Evaluative, Neutral Evaluation,
    • Arbitration (binding vs. trial de novo)

    6:20 pm – 6:35 pm
    Benefits for Solo/Small Firm Practices

    • Client Outcomes
      • Speedier
      • Private
      • Fees and costs
    • Required under rules of presumptive ADR

    6:35 pm – 7:05 pm
    Application to Your Practice

    • Negotiation of Dispute Resolution Clauses in your drafting of agreements
    • Advocacy principles for cases in the following:
      • Commercial
      • Tort
      • Family and Matrimonial
      • Landlord and Tenant
      • Employment Law (discrimination, FLSA/Wage and Hour
      • Trusts and Estates
      • Coop & Condo
    • Fees and Costs

    7:05 pm – 7:20 pm
    How to Become a Mediator

    • Training;  Rule 146
    • Apprenticeships

    7:20 pm – 7:30 pm
    Q&A

  • New York: 0.5 Professional Practice, 1.0 Skills
    New Jersey: 1.5 General
    California: 1.5 General
    Pennsylvania: 1.5 General
    Connecticut: Available to Licensed Attorneys

  • Sponsoring Association Committees:
    Alternative Dispute Resolution, Charles M. Newman, Chair
    Small Law Firm, Gary M. Kaufman, Chair

    Co-Sponsored By:
    Small Law Firm Center

    Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
    Angie Avila, Manager, Membership Outreach and Sponsorships | (212) 382-6608 | aavila@nycbar.org

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