How ADR Can Help You Avoid Ethical Pitfalls and Better Represent Your Client (OnDemand Webinar)

$199.00

SKU: 409839EAU

Description

Learn about the common forms of ADR and explore ethical considerations.ADR is a staple of modern litigation. Increasingly, it is a method advocated and used by courts to help control crowded dockets and to promote judicial efficiency. It also is a timeproven method to help lawyers and their clients control the outcome of litigation, often in preferable solutions not available through the court. This course will look at the most common forms of ADR and explore ethical considerations pertinent to each form and settlement negotiations generally. Topics will include a review of pertinent ethical rules, including client communications (Rules 1.2 and 1.4), conflicts of interest (Rule 1.7), dealing with clients with diminished capacity, and good faith in the negotiation process.

Date: 2022-06-27 Start Time: End Time:

Learning Objectives

The Rules of Engagement
• ADR Options
• Timing
• Strategic and Tactical Considerations
• Pertinent Ethical Rules
• Keys to Effective Settlement Negotiations

Mediation
• Preparing for Mediation
• Advocacy in Mediation
• Advantages/Disadvantages
• Challenges During Mediation
• Post-Mediation

Arbitration
• To Arbitrate or Not to Arbitrate
• Contract-Based or Elective
• Advantages/Disadvantages
• Challenges Inherent in Arbitration

Mode of ADR
• Online vs. In-Person
• Decorum Before the ADR Tribunal
• Best Practices

CLE (Please check the Detailed Credit Information page for states that have already been approved) ,NALA ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.

Mary Ann L. Wymore-Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.