Training Course #2: Advanced Mediation Techniques


Course Dates: There are no training dates at this time

Course Schedule:
Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (followed by reception)
Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Tuition: $1195 if registered by the deadline; $1295 thereafter

Location: 
JAMS Resolution Center 
555 13th St., NW, Suite 400 West 
Washington, DC 20004

Prerequisites: Mediation for the Professional; Harvard PON Mediation workshop or equivalent training; or consent of instructor.

Register for Advanced Mediation Techniques…

Advanced Mediation Techniques, an interactive 3-day course, focuses both on the skills of the mediator and on the skills of parties and advocates in mediation.
  • Building on basic mediation training courses, this course focuses on the latter stages of the mediation process, emphasizing caucusing and closure.
  • In order to permit maximum feedback and learning, participants will spend most of the class time in small groups practicing advanced mediation techniques in disputes involving civil, commercial, and employment problems, as well as multi-party international, public policy, class actions, and environmental conflicts.
  • Each participant will have the opportunity to mediate a complete dispute, with feedback.
  • We will focus on preparing clients to participate in various ADR processes, representing clients in ADR, analyzing complex disputes, and employing a neutral to help achieve durable agreements.
  • There will be a reception for all participants on Friday evening.
Advanced Mediation Techniques is designed for previously trained or experienced attorneys, managers, human resource professionals, and others desiring to enhance their mediation skills. Enrollment is strictly limited. Building on basic mediation training courses, this course focuses on the latter stages of the mediation process, emphasizing caucusing and closure.

Concentration is on small group practice of advanced mediation techniques in disputes involving civil, commercial, employment problems, multi-party international, public policy, and class actions.
“This was one of the best training seminars I have ever attended — practical, interesting, informative… This was an exceptional class and I would recommend it to anyone interested.”

Gary Poon, Esq.
Washington, D.C.

“It has been a long time since I tried to tackle an entirely new skill, and I thought the course was exceptionally well designed -- a good balance of teaching and watching the experts, but still plenty of "doing."   You and Michael are gifted teachers."

Denise Galambos, Esq. 
Associate General Counsel 
Labor and Employment Constellation Energy