Negotiation is part of any lawyer’s everyday life. You negotiate with colleagues, clients, and opposing counsel about any array of issues, ranging from simple project deadlines to complex contractual language. This program is designed to help lawyers gain confidence in negotiations, including virtual negotiations. The panelists represent academicians, in-house counsel, and leading local attorneys.
Featured JAMS Panel:
Negotiation in Mediation and Other Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Settings
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
In this program, Tamara Lange and Mattie Robertson will provide an overview of ADR options, including mediation, arbitration, early neutral evaluation, and private jury trials, and will detail key strategies for effective negotiation in mediation. Attendees of this program can expect to learn tools to:
- Understand court-sponsored and private ADR options
- Assess mediator and arbitrator styles and qualifications and negotiate the potential terms of a mediator’s proposal
- Position themselves as a resource for the mediator while maintaining competitive advantage
- Propose and interpret brackets