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Chicago CLE Week

Presented by JAMS

Join this year's Chicago CLE Week, taking place virtually the week of June 21st with three programs. 

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Diversity Discussion: Elimination of Bias in Alternative Dispute Resolution
Tuesday, June 21, 2022 - 12:00 PM Central

  • JAMS is steadfast in pursuing increased diversity among ADR practitioners. We recognize the benefits of recruiting and retaining the most qualified ADR professionals inclusive of varied ethnicity, race, gender, religion and sexual orientation. This diverse panel of retired judges will explore implicit bias and offer a resource for testing your own biases—the Implicit Association Test (IAT)—before moving on to a discussion of the Batson standard, including legal challenges based on the standard in ADR proceedings. Attendees will learn about what JAMS is doing to promote diversity, equity and inclusion goals in ADR and how they can help.

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Effective Advocacy in Employment Mediation
Wednesday, June 22, 2022 - 12:00 PM Central

  • The COVID-19 pandemic brought about many changes in the world of work.  It also impacted the way we practice law and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).  Even so, employment mediations were always different from purely commercial matters.  Jobs touch on self-image and self-worth, and their loss can trigger cascading effects on health, housing, and relationships with family members.

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Preparing for Settlement Right from the Start
Thursday, June 23, 2022 - 12:00 PM Central

  • In the US, most civil litigation does not proceed to trial.  Knowing settlement may very well be in the cards, how can lawyers prepare their cases and their clients for mediation day? In this webinar, panelists will discuss how attorneys can best position their clients for success from the outset.  Preparation for mediation, managing client expectations and even whether parties use opening statements in mediation, are all aspects of the process that are prime issues for resolution long before mediation day.


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JAMS Events and Webinars

JAMS events and webinars bring you timely topics in alternative dispute resolution (ADR), industry-leading speakers and stellar networking opportunities. Explore our full list of upcoming events and webinars.

About JAMS - The Way Forward.TM

JAMS is the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services, handling more than 21,000 cases annually. With nearly 500 neutrals and 29 locations, JAMS delivers efficient, cost-effective, and impartial solutions for business and legal disputes at any stage of conflict. Since its founding in 1979, its distinguished panel has included retired federal and state court justices, former litigators, transactional attorneys and other ADR professionals with deep industry and practice area experience. JAMS offers customized in-person, virtual and hybrid resolution services to provide a seamless experience through concierge-level client care, highly skilled case managers, and advanced technology.

More information about JAMS is available on our About Us page, and you can connect with us on LinkedInFacebookX and our JAMS ADR blog.

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