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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Mediation
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nA 40-hour basic mediation training program\, including certificate of completion and optional MCLE credit. \nThe UC Law SF Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) presents its’ annual 40-hour comprehensive mediation practitioner training. This program provides a unique blend of mediation theory\, hands-on mediation skills training\, and an exploration of the sensibilities and personal qualities required to be an effective mediator. \nThis in-person program is useful for a range of professionals who deal with people in conflict\, and any attorney who represents clients in mediation\, to understand the process and to be more effective in representing clients in mediation. We also encourage participation of international attorneys\, notaries and Hastings LL.M. students. No prior training or experience required. \n\n \nIn this highly interactive and dynamic training\, participants from around the world learn the theory and practice of mediation. The methodology consists of a mixture of discussion\, skill building exercises and role play. All participants will have the opportunity to practice multiple times in the client\, advocate and mediator roles and will receive personalized feedback and coaching from professional mediators.  \nWe start with the psychology and behavior of people in conflict and the different process choices parties can make when seeking to resolve conflict. We examine the different styles or models of mediation and the implications of those models for the client experience. We then explore and practice every phase of a mediation\, from opening and setting the stage\, to exploration of interests and issues\, negotiating agreements\, preparation of settlement documents and closure. \n  \n \n\nCombined with the practice of these phases\, participants build critical communication and process management skills including how to: \n\nMaintain neutrality\nBalance power\nSelect appropriate influencing strategies\nDecide whether\, when and how to use private sessions (“caucus”)\nFacilitate the “money dance”\nConduct a methodical alternatives analysis\nEmploy techniques for overcoming impasse\nConvey “difficult” messages\nUse active listening\nAsk questions to move the clients in helpful directions\nHandle difficult behavior and “reframe” problematic statements\n\nFinally\, we cover mediator ethics\, process confidentiality\, working with representatives and co-mediation. \n  \nWhat participants have to say: \n“Fantastic! So happy I chose this program\, it blew away my expectations. The role playing was especially valuable to measure progress and enforce the teaching.” – BT 2022 \n  \n“I quit my job as a teacher to work in the Office of Civil Rights doing in-house dispute resolution and mediation. I could not have gotten this position without taking CNDR’s Fundamentals of Mediation Training\, and I am so grateful for all of the skills I gained. I re-read Prof. Ford’s Peace at Work and feel even more prepared to take on this next challenge.” – BL\, 2024 \n\nFormat\nAll 40 hours will take place in-person during a live class\, including small group role plays with individualized coaching. Each day includes 1.5 hours of total breaks. \nDates\nMonday\, August 31 – Friday\, September 4\, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. each day (PST) \nLocation\nUC Law SF\, 198 McAllister\, San Francisco\, CA 94102 (in-person training only) \nMCLE\n40 hours of California MCLE credits available\, including 1.5 hrs Elimination of Bias and 2 hrs Legal Ethics. Be sure to select the “add on” for MCLE credit at checkout. MCLE Provider #9545. \nRegistration\n\nStandard Registration Fee – $2\,295\nAlumni\, Government\, and Nonprofit Rate – $2\,095\n\nREGISTER HERE \n  \nRegistration closes one week prior to the training\, or when enrollments have reached maximum capacity\, whichever comes first. Space is limited; register early. \nAnother training is scheduled for March 2-6\, 2026. See more information here. \nQuestions to CNDR@uclawsf.edu. \n\nInstructor\n\nAdjunct Professor John Ford\, BA LLB (UCT) is an experienced workplace mediator and soft-skills trainer. John studied law at the University of Cape Town before moving to Namibia\, where he practiced from 1988 to 1995. Initially\, he focused on representing survivors of human-rights abuses. After Namibian independence in 1990\, his focus shifted to labor and employment law. John moved to California in 1996 and trained as a mediator. He has since successfully mediated hundreds of workplace disputes\, and has worked with numerous teams to help them deal successfully with conflict. \n  \nJohn has provided training to thousands of employees at all levels in the workplace\, across a wide range of industries. His workshops focus on the development of soft skills\, such as communication\, negotiation\, facilitation\, conflict resolution\, emotional intelligence\, customer service and mediation. He is a past president of the Association for Dispute Resolution of Northern California (ADRNC)\, and was the managing editor of www.mediate.com from 2000 to 2011. \n  \nCancellation Policy \nFor all CNDR events\, cancellations on or before 30 days prior to the event will receive a full refund\, minus an administrative fee of 7% of ticket price. Cancellations after 30 days prior to the event will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations on or after 5 days prior to the event will not receive a refund. \nADA Accommodations Statement \nThe University of California College of the Law\, San Francisco is committed to making its facilities and events accessible in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need reasonable accommodations\, please contact CNDR at 415-581-8941 or CNDR@uclawsf.edu\, or the Disability Access Hotline at 415-581-4848 or DAH@uclawsf.edu at least two weeks before the event. \nUse of Materials Notice \nThe UC Law SF Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) hereby irrevocably grants registrants/participants a limited\, nonexclusive\, non-transferable\, royalty-free right and license to use materials provided and distributed by CNDR and/or UC Law SF in the course of the training herein for purposes of participation and personal/internal\, non-commercial reference purposes. \nCode of Conduct \nThe UC Law SF Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) is dedicated to ensuring that its events and gatherings are an inclusive\, respectful\, productive\, and harassment-free experience for everyone\, regardless of gender\, gender identity and expression\, age\, sexual orientation\, alienage or citizenship status\, physical or mental ability\, color\, physical appearance\, body size\, race\, ethnicity\, national origin\, marital status or partnership status\, pregnancy or lactation status\, religion or creed\, status as a veteran or active military service member or any other basis protected by U.S. federal\, state\, or local laws. \nWhen participating in or attending a CNDR event\, the following behaviors are expected: \n\nBe present\, timely\, open-minded\, and participate actively.\nAct with respect and dignity towards everyone you encounter\, including participants\, staff\, instructors\, and coaches.\nBe considerate and collegial in your speech and actions\, valuing a diversity of views and opinions.\nTo support a participatory learning environment for everyone\, be mindful of how much time you use (e.g. in discussions or Q&A sessions).\nBehave in accordance with professional standards (such as your employer’s policies\, or applicable law).\nAlert on-premises security personnel and staff if you notice a dangerous situation or someone clearly in distress\, or call 911 in case of an emergency.\n\nHarassment\, bullying\, non-consensual physical contact\, threats\, microaggressions\, intimidation\, and/or insinuations that are hurtful or interfere with any other attendee’s experience or participation are examples of behaviors which are unacceptable and could be cause for removal from a CNDR event. \n 
URL:https://www.uclawsf.edu/event/fundamentals-of-mediation/
LOCATION:198 McAllister St.\, 198 McAllister St.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Public,Students
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR)":MAILTO:cndr@uclawsf.edu
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SUMMARY:Reflective Mediation Practice Group
DESCRIPTION:Bring your mediation practice to the next level by participating in a reflective practice group! \nReflective practice groups are among the most effective ongoing learning experiences available to mediators. Under the guidance of an experienced mediator and facilitator\, a small group of mediators meets regularly to take turns reflecting on their individual mediation cases. The group supports the mediator presenting a case to discover what mediator interventions worked best and what mediator behaviors created challenges. This collaborative exploration enhances awareness of the dynamics at play and increases the potential of learning from each mediation experience. Participants will be expected to anonymize all case identifying information so as to ensure strict confidentiality. \nBeginning in January 2026\, the Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) at UC Law San Francisco will offer a 6-session monthly practice group led by experienced mediator and mediation trainer Howard Herman. Currently a mediator at JAMS\, Howard pioneered the use of practice groups for mediators at the U.S. District Court in San Francisco where he led the court’s ADR Program for 23 years\, and where many mediators participated continuously in groups he led for over 15 years. Howard also has led practice groups for mediators in India and Brazil. Howard’s fuller biography can be found at jamsadr.com/herman. \n  \nGroup Structure and Approach \nThe group will meet in person. It will be limited to 12 participants and is open to all practicing mediators. Generally\, each session will be focused on mediator presentations of cases in which they have been involved. Rather than starting with a topic\, discussion flows from what actually happened and the choices the mediator made throughout the process. \nKey to a successful group is the creation of a safe and confidential environment of mutual support and respect\, making stable membership and small group size important. Participants commit to in-person attendance at all six two-hour sessions\, and to write up and present at least one case for discussion during the six-month period. \nMCLE: 12 hours general credit for the series\, including 1 hour of elimination of bias credit (excludes implicit bias/bias reducing strategies)\, 1 hour of competence credit (excludes prevention and detection)\, and 1 hour of ethics credit \nCost: $595 for the full series \nIf you are interested in joining the group\, please complete this application. \nApplications will be taken on a rolling basis until the group is full.
URL:https://www.uclawsf.edu/event/reflective-mediation-practice-group-5/
LOCATION:198 McAllister St.\, 198 McAllister St.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
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SUMMARY:International Mediation Development and Leadership Institute (IMDLI)
DESCRIPTION:The UC Law San Francisco Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR)\, at the University of California College of Law\, San Francisco\, in partnership with the JAMS Foundation\, is proud to present the International Mediation Development & Leadership Institute (IMDLI). IMDLI is intended for a diverse group of professionals—lawyers\, judges\, court administrators\, academics\, mediators\, and others—interested in learning how to cultivate robust mediation ecosystems in their home countries and how to become an effective leader of mediation implementation and development. Top-level U.S. and international experts drawn from the court system\, private ADR institutions\, and universities will share best practices and lessons learned from decades of ADR reform experience—information that is rarely available to the public. Anticipated topics covered: \n\nHow mediation can promote access to justice and help reduce court backlogs\nHow to design and operate mediation centers (public/court annexed and private)\nHow to build capacity and ensure that such centers are sustainable into the future\nHow to draft mediation legislation and rules\nThe advantages and disadvantages of voluntary\, mandatory\, and judicial referral models\nHow to convince mediation skeptics and secure their buy-in\nThe social\, political\, economic\, and legal ingredients and interventions necessary for a mediation center to thrive and for an ADR ecosystem or culture to take root\nThe importance of data collection and analysis\nWhat empirical research on ADR tells us about the who\, what\, where\, when\, and how of mediation\, including what works and what does not\nFactors that have helped drive the success of mediation in the U.S. and other key jurisdictions\n\nMore information here.\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.uclawsf.edu/event/international-mediation-and-leadership-development-institute-imdli/
LOCATION:333 Deb Colloquium and Sky Deck\, 5th Floor Cotchett Law Center\, 333 Golden Gate Avenue\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR)":MAILTO:cndr@uclawsf.edu
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SUMMARY:Fall 2026 ADR Speaker Series - Last Resorts: Using Counter-Design in ADR and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, September 23\, 2026 from 12:30-1:30pm (PT)\nLast Resorts: Using Counter-Design in ADR and Beyond\nDan Berstein\, MHS | MH Mediate \nAndrew Mamo\, Professor of Law\, University of Cincinnati\, Donald P. Klekamp College of Law \nVia Zoom \nRSVP HERE \nCollaborative conflict resolution processes aren’t always possible\, especially in bureaucracies where communication is limited. When all else fails\, rejected parties can still make progress: Andrew Mamo introduced a theory of “counter-design\,” where parties challenge and reimagine dispute resolution systems through activities like unveiling\, tagging\, and assembling. An example is Dan Berstein’s work convincing dispute resolution organizations to update policies that were stigmatizing mental illness. This workshop uses Dan’s stories as counter-design case studies. Participants will receive tools they can use right away to [1] create better systems so there is no need for counter-design\, and [2] apply counter-design strategies when stuck in a system that is not working. \n  \nAndrew Mamo\nAndrew Mamo is a professor of law at the University of Cincinnati Donald P. Klekamp College of Law. His research concerns the history and theory of dispute resolution and negotiation\, with an emphasis on the history of dispute resolution practices\, the role of technology in dispute resolution\, and the professionalization of dispute resolution. His current projects include a study of the institutionalization of dispute resolution services in the late twentieth century. Mamo received his SB in physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology\, his PhD in history from the University of California\, Berkeley\, and his JD from Harvard Law School. After graduating from law school\, Mamo clerked for Judge Hisashi Owada and Judge Julia Sebutinde of the International Court of Justice in The Hague. He then worked on cross-border capital markets and project finance transactions at a major international law firm in Singapore. Mamo joined Harvard Law School as Lecturer in Law and a Clinical Instructor at the Harvard Negotiation and Mediation Clinical Program\, teaching negotiation and supervising teams of clinical students representing clients on a range of dispute systems design projects. Prior to joining the College of Law\, he was an Assistant Professor of Law at Northern Illinois University College of Law. \n  \nDan Berstein\nDan Berstein is a mediator living with bipolar disorder\, working to adapt conflict resolution best practices to promote empowering mental health communication and prevent mental illness discrimination. Since 2012\, Dan’s company\, MH Mediate\, has helped professionals\, organizations\, and government agencies address challenging behaviors without discriminating against people who have mental health conditions. MH Mediate provides free resources to help different stakeholders use conflict resolution tools to prevent mental illness stigma. They are hosted on the Dispute Resolution In Mental Health Initiative (DRMH Initiative) website\, originally funded by the AAA-ICDR Foundation and developed in partnership with the CUNY Dispute Resolution Center. MH Mediate’s Mental Health Safe Project (MH Safe) also provides free addendum content to parties affected by discriminatory guidance about mental illness. Its DisabilityRadar.com website empowers people to anonymously report problems. Dan leads the Rights\, Ethics\, and Voices in Dispute Resolution (REV-DR) project to help parties know their rights and how to respond to misconduct. Mitchell Hamline School of Law’s DRI Press recently published a new edition of Dan’s book\, Mental Health and Conflicts: A Handbook for Empowerment\, which was originally published by the ABA. Dan holds degrees from the Wharton School and the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. \n  \nFor more information on the Fall 2026 ADR Speaker Series\, please visit the CNDR website. \n 
URL:https://www.uclawsf.edu/event/last-resorts-using-counter-design-in-adr-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Zoom\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:UC LAW SF Community,Alumni,Public,Faculty,Students
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR)":MAILTO:cndr@uclawsf.edu
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