CBA ALTERNATIVEDISPUTE RESOLUTION SECTION
LIVE ONLY: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2012At the Renaissance Denver Hotel • 3801 Quebec Street • Denver, CO 80207
Submitted for 7 General Credits, Including 3 Ethics* Credits*You must attend the sessions that include an ethics component in order to claim ethics credits
Register for this conference online at adr.annualcle.com
Colorado’s Alternative Dispute Resolution communitycontinues to expand and mature, generating a wide
base of best practices. Our 6th annual statewide ADRconference will showcase an array of these techniques. Wewill also continue our open conversation aboutprofessionalizing our practices, taking account of concernsover excess restrictions and potential elitism. Come ready tolearn, and ready to share. REGISTER TODAY!
ADR CONFERENCE FOUNDING PARTNERS
• The Mediation Association of Colorado
• Colorado Judicial Department Office of Dispute Resolution
• CBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
Conference support and administration provided by CBA-CLE
6TH ANNUAL
Colorado Statewide ADR ConferenceADR Best Practices
LIVE ONLY: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3O, 2012At the Renaissance Denver Hotel • 3801 Quebec Street • Denver, CO 80207 • Phone: 303-800-1314
CONFERENCE AGENDA - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2012
7:30 - 8:25 am Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:25 am Welcome
8:30 - 9:30 am What Next? A Frank and Open Forum on Present Challenges and the Direction Anticipated for the Major Cohorts in Colorado ADRA Cross-section of Colorado Neutrals in a Round Table Discussion of■ Common Ground Among Us■ Competitive Pressures Between Us■ Next Steps to Expand and Professionalize Our NicheFacilitator:J. Gregory (Greg) Whitehair, Esq., IP Resolution Co., LLCPanel: Honorable James Miller, JAMSFonda Hamilton, Mediation Association of ColoradoCollie Norman, Esq., JAMSLance Tanaka, American Arbitration AssociationBeverly Title, PhD, reSolutionaries, Inc.
9:30 - 10:30 am LIGHTNING ROUNDS
9:30 - 9:40 am ROUND 1 – The Role of the ODR Advisory Committee■ Purpose of Advisory Committee and Current Membership■ Proposed Recommendations to Supreme CourtPanel: Holly Panetta, Esq., Office of Dispute ResolutionBenjamin Stough, District Administrator, 17th Judicial District Honorable Todd Plewe, 22nd Judicial District
9:40 - 9:50 am ROUND 2 – The Denver District Court Probate Project: A Successful Pilot■ The Challenges of Creating a Volunteer Court Program■ How a Court Can Identify Appropriate Timing for Mediation in a Probate Court Case■ Staffing the Probate Court Volunteer Mediation ProgramHonorable Jean Stewart, Holland & Hart, LLP
9:50 - 10:00 am ROUND 3 – How FINRA Arbitration Protocols Address the Excesses in Traditional Arbitration ■ What is the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)?■ How Does its Mandatory Arbitration Protocol Work, for the Parties and for the Arbitrator?Sheldon E. Friedman, Esq., JAMS
10:00 - 10:10 am ROUND 4 – Colorado’s Civil Access Pilot Project: What’s in it for the Mediators?■ Is Mediation Mandatory Under CAPP and if so, When?■ Working with Pro-Se Parties Under CAPPHonorable Charles M. Pratt, 18th Judicial District Honorable Ann B. Frick, 2nd Judicial District
10:10 - 10:20 am ROUND 5 – SEE THE BIG PICTURE - Graphic Recording as a Method for Visual Conflict Resolution and Collaborative Meetings ■ Literally See the Value of this Visual Approach to Conflict Resolution and Collaboration■ Real Time Large Sketches (in pictures and words) of Stories, Scenarios, and AgreementsSusan Hoogwater, PeaceMapping & LegalSketchpad
10:20 - 10:30 am ROUND 6 – The Present Status of the Proposed Uniform Collaborative Law Act in Colorado■ Task Force Co-Chair Describes Evolution of this Statutory Consideration and Review Process■ The Task Force’s Proposed “Protected Negotiation Act” Unveiled and HighlightedTerri Harrington, Esq., Harrington Brewster & Clein, P.C.
10:30 - 10:45 am Networking Break
10:45 am - 12:00 pm BREAKOUT SESSION I (Please select one topic per session – please indicate your selection on the registration page)
TOPIC 1 The Clamor Over Qualifications: Conversations about Whether to Formalize or Regulate ADR PracticesNational speakers discuss pros and cons of:■ Credentialing■ Peer Review■ State Regulation■ Court-Approved RosteringModerator: Cynthia A. Savage, Esq., Conflict Resolution SpecialistPanel: Honorable Todd Plewe, 22nd Judicial DistrictJennifer Jones Taylor, Esq., Arkansas ADR Commission CoordinatorRobyn McDonald, Esq., McDonald Mediation Group
TOPIC 2 Family Law Case Law and Legislative Update■ Overview of Pertinent Case Law and Legislation from the Past YearSteve B. Epstein, Esq., Litvak Litvak Mehrtens & Epstein, P.C. continued on next page>
CONFERENCE AGENDA - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2012 continued
TOPIC 3 Facilitating Large-Group Processes and Disputes■ How Large Group Processes Differ from 2-Party Mediation■ Common Steps in the Process■ Special Issues and Considerations with Large GroupsJoe McMahon, Esq., Joseph P. McMahon Jr. LLC
TOPIC 4 Tips for Building a Muscular and Efficient Commercial Arbitration Process: Avoiding Litigation-Lite■ Panel Discussion About Current Arbitration Trends■ Identify ADR Organizational Time and Cost Initiatives■ Validating Costs from the In-house PerspectiveFacilitator: Lance Tanaka, American Arbitration AssociationPanelists: Carrie Rodgers, Esq., Moye | White LLPStephen E. Smith, Esq., Sherman & Howard LLC
TOPIC 5 The Author of Teaching Peace: a Restorative Justice Framework for Strengthening Relationships Shares Stories of a Professional Peacemaker■ RJ Principles and How They May Be Adapted to Enhance Other Peacemaking Processes■ RJ Coming of Age in Colorado and Beyond■ An RJ Process – Experience the Power of a CircleBeverly Title, PhD, reSolutionaries, Inc.
12:00 - 1:30 pm Networking Lunch – Ticketed Event (Please indicate on the registration form if you plan to attend the luncheon)
1:30 - 2:45 pm BREAKOUT SESSION II (Please select one topic per session – please indicate your selection on the registration page)
TOPIC 1 Early Neutral Assessment (ENA) in the Family Courts■ What is ENA and How is It Being Used in Colorado Family Courts?■ Overview of Court ENA Programs in Denver and Adams Counties■ How ENA Differs From Other Forms of Family ADR ProcessesCourt staff and ENA Teams from Adams and Denver CountiesMichelle Gaschler, Family Court Facilitator, 17th Judicial DistrictJulia Lazure, Esq., Family Court Facilitator, 2nd Judicial District
TOPIC 2 Getting to Yes: Confirming, Valuing and Dividing Assets in the Mediation Process ■ The All-Important Sworn Financial Statement■ Verification of Assets During Mediation■ Develop Understanding of the Marital Estate for the Unsophisticated Party■ Getting to the Bottom Line with Creative Division of AssetsHelen C. Shreves, Esq., Attorney-Mediator, Family Law Dispute Resolution
TOPIC 3 Ethical Conundrums Facing Neutrals in Arbitration ■ The Controversy of Mediation-Arbitration and Accepted Ethical Standards■ Best Practices When Engaging in the Practice■ Other Common Ethical TrapsRichard Fullerton, Constructive OptionsAnthony van Westrum, Esq., Anthony van Westrum LLC
TOPIC 4 Conflicts in Healthcare: Why / What / When■ "Cultural" and Institutional Characteristics of Healthcare Disputes■ Challenges and Limitations in Mediation■ Alternative Approaches - Effective Roles for ADR Professionals Edward A. Dauer, LLB, MPH, Dean Emeritus, University of Denver Sturm College of Law
CONFERENCE AGENDA - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2012 continued
1.5 EthicsCredits
TOPIC 5 Ultimatums, Aversions and Invisible Gorillas – Confronting, Controlling, and Capitalizing on Emotion in Mediation ■ Explore Recent Discoveries in Psychology, Neuroscience and Behavioral Economics■ Recognize How Stress Affects Decision-Making■ Identify Strategies to Overcome Emotional BarriersMiles Davies, Esq., Dispute Resolution Professionals, LLC
2:45 - 3:00 pm Networking Break
3:00 - 4:15 pm BREAKOUT SESSION III (Please select one topic per session – please indicate your selection on the registration page)
TOPIC 1 Recognizing Signs of Domestic Violence, and Knowing What to Do■ Effective Screening Techniques■ Safety Planning Before, During and After MediationHonorable Julie Kunce Field, 8th Judicial DistrictDebora Wagner, Esq., Colorado Legal Services
TOPIC 2 Collaboration between Mediators and Financial Planners in Family Matters■ Role of the Mediator-Process Manager■ Role of the Financial Planner – Analyst and Advisor■ When a Financial Planner is Needed■ Coordination with Other Professionals – CPAs, Attorneys Lauren Sigman, CFPTM, Sigman Financial FitnessArnold Swartz, LCSW, Arnold L. Swartz & Associates
TOPIC 3 Mediation Ethics: Avoiding the Pitfalls ■ Ten Contemporary Vignettes Depicting Ethical Situations■ Role Play and DiscussionHonorable Steve Pelican, JAG
TOPIC 4 The New Federal Settlement Conference Practice in Colorado: Amended Local Rule 16.6■ Learn How the Federal Trial Court Has “Outsourced” Most Settlement Conferences■ Latest News on the Roster of Available NeutralsHonorable Kristen L. Mix, Magistrate Judge, District of ColoradoGreg Whitehair, Esq., IP Resolution Co., LLC
TOPIC 5 The Multi-faceted Mediator: Leveraging Your Skills to Create a Successful Career: ■ Process Options that Create Significant Value to Consumers■ Career Options for Trained Mediators■ Importance of Building Relationships with Potential Employers and Consumers of Our Services■ Marketing Our ServicesRobin Amadei, Esq., Common Ground Mediation Center
4:15 pm Adjourn
1.5 EthicsCredits
CONFERENCE AGENDA - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2012 continued
The 6th Annual Colorado Statewide ADR Conference is Submitted for 7 General CLE Credits, Including 3 Ethics* Credits
*You must attend the sessions that include an ethics component in order to claim ethics credits
Register for this conference online at adr.annualcle.com
CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBERS • FACULTY
PLANNINGCOMMITTEE:Amy Goscha, Esq.Willoughby & Eckelberry LLCDenver, CO
Susan Demidovich, Esq.Office of Dispute ResolutionDenver, CO
Holly Panetta, Esq.Office of Dispute ResolutionDenver, CO
J. Gregory Whitehair, Esq.IP Resolution Co., LLCDenver, CO • Washington, DC
FACULTY:Robin N. Amadei, Esq.Attorney at LawLafayette, CO
Edward A. Dauer, LLB, MPHDean EmeritusUniversity of Denver SturmCollege of LawDenver, CO
Miles Davies, Esq.Dispute Resolution Professionals, LLCLakewood, CO
Steve B. Epstein, Esq.Litvak Litvak Mehrtens & Epstein, P.C.Denver, Park Meadows, Aspen, CO
Honorable Ann B. Frick2nd Judicial DistrictDenver, CO
Sheldon E. Friedman, Esq.JAMSDenver, CO
Richard (Dick) FullertonConstructive OptionsDenver, CO
Michelle GaschlerFamily Court Facilitator17th Judicial DistrictBrighton, CO
Fonda HamiltonMediation Association of ColoradoDenver, CO
Terri Harrington, Esq. Harrington Brewster & Clein PCDenver, CO
Susan HoogwaterPeaceMapping & LegalSketchpadDenver, CO
Jennifer Jones TaylorArkansas ADR CommissionCoordinatorLittle Rock, AR
Honorable Julie Kunce Field8th Judicial DistrictFort Collins, CO
Julia Lazure, Esq.Family Court Facilitator2nd Judicial DistrictDenver, CO
Robyn McDonald, Esq.McDonald Mediation GroupDenver, CO
Joseph P. McMahon, Jr., JD, PEJoseph P. McMahon Jr. LLCDenver, CO
Honorable James MillerJAMSDenver, CO
Honorable Kristen L. MixMagistrate JudgeDistrict of ColoradoDenver, CO
Collie Norman, Esq.JAMS Denver, CO
Holly Panetta, Esq.Office of Dispute ResolutionDenver, CO
Honorable Steve PelicanJAGDenver, CO
Honorable Charles M. Pratt18th Judicial DistrictCentennial, CO
Carrie Rodgers, Esq.Moye | White LLPDenver, CO
Cynthia A. Savage, Esq.Conflict Resolution SpecialistGolden, CO
Stephen E. Smith, Esq.Sherman & Howard LLCDenver, CO
Honorable Jean StewartHolland & Hart, LLPDenver, CO
Honorable Todd Plewe22nd Judicial DistrictCortez, CO
Helen C. Shreves, Esq.Family Law Dispute ResolutionDenver, CO
Lauren Sigman, CFP™Sigman Financial FitnessDenver, CO
Benjamin StoughDistrict Administrator17th Judicial DistrictBrighton, CO
Arnold Swartz, LCSWArnold L. Swartz & AssociatesLakewood, CO
Lance TanakaAmerican Arbitration AssociationDenver, CO
Beverly Title, PhDreSolutionaries, Inc.Longmont, CO
Debora Wagner, Esq.Colorado Legal ServicesGreeley, CO
Anthony van Westrum, Esq.Anthony van Westrum LLCGolden, CO
J. Gregory Whitehair, Esq.IP Resolution Co., LLCDenver, CO • Washington, DC
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LIVE ONLY:TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2012
At the Renaissance Denver Hotel 3801 Quebec Street • Denver, CO 80207
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out of court and helping individuals and communities.
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The Mediation Association of Colorado • Colorado Judicial Department Office of Dispute ResolutionCBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Section • Colorado Bar Association CLE
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LIVE ONLY IN DENVER: OCTOBER 30, 2012At the Renaissance Denver Hotel • 3801 Quebec Street • Denver, CO 80207 • Register for this conference online at adr.annualcle.com
LIVE ONLY: OCTOBER 30, 2012At the Renaissance Denver Hotel
Register for this conference online @ adr.annualcle.com