Mediation Fundamentals for Legal Professionals, 61 Minutes
Summary
The ABA published an on-demand educational program titled 'Mediation Fundamentals for Legal Professionals' (61 minutes) featuring U.S. Magistrate Judge Gina L. Simms and ADR professional Merril Hirsh. The program covers case suitability for mediation, attorney preparation strategies, session procedures, and post-mediation steps. This is a professional development resource for legal practitioners.
What changed
The ABA published a new on-demand educational program on mediation fundamentals. The 61-minute course is led by U.S. Magistrate Judge Gina L. Simms (U.S. District Court-Maryland) and Merril Hirsh of Hirsh ADR PLLC, who serves as Chair of the ABA's Dispute Resolution Section and Executive Director of the Academy of Court-Appointed Neutrals. The program addresses what kinds of cases are suitable for mediation, how attorneys prepare for mediation, what occurs during a mediation session, and what happens after a mediation session.
Legal professionals seeking to understand court-connected mediation procedures and attorney preparation strategies may benefit from this free educational resource. The program is available on-demand through the ABA website and does not carry any compliance obligations or regulatory requirements. Participants can view the program at their convenience and access speaker biographies through the ABA profile system.
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Attendees will learn about what kinds of cases are suitable for mediation, how attorneys prepare for mediation, what occurs during a mediation session, and what happens after a mediation session.
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Gina L Simms
US District Court-Maryland
In November 2017, Judge Simms was sworn in as a U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court-Maryland. Since 2022, Judge Simms has served on the National Conference of Federal Trial Judges' Executive Committee, and the JD...
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Merril Hirsh
Hirsh ADR PLLC
Merril Hirsh of HirshADR PLLC and the Law Office of Merril Hirsh PLLC in Washington, D.C. is an ADR Professional, a litigator and the Executive Director of the Academy of Court-Appointed Neutrals as well as Chair of the ABA...
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Paul Slade Morley
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