21st Annual Summer Professional Skills Program in Dispute Resolution
June 19-21, 2008
Malibu, California
About the Program
The 20th Annual Professional Skills Program was held on June 21-23, 2007. The 2007 program featured 27 faculty members and a record attendance of 278 participants. Register early as some courses will sell out.
Featuring a panel of nationally recognized experts in dispute resolution, this comprehensive program provides three days of unique educational opportunities for practicing professionals. Participants will network with nationally prominent faculty, as well as participants from the other specialties at plenary sessions, lunches, and receptions. Early enrollment is recommended since many of the sessions fully subscribe. Contact Lori Rushford at (310) 506-6342 or e-mail Lori.Rushford@pepperdine.edu to enroll or to request a brochure.
Participants select the process in which they desire expertise (one course), as all programs will be presented simultaneously. To provide for personalized instruction, enrollment for each course is limited to ensure a close working relationship among the faculty and participants. Course sessions will include lectures, small group discussions, and practice exercises. Faculty and other participants will also provide performance coaching. The synergy of ideas will provide a truly unique learning experience.
Courses Available:
- "STAR" - A Systematic Approach to Mediation Strategies
- Advanced Mediation: Skills and Techniques
- Advanced Collaborative Family Law
- Advanced Family Mediation Skills
- Mediating Complex Construction Disputes
- Mediating the Complex Case: Process Design, Expert and Party Management, and Insurance Coverage
- The Impact of Culture and Gender on Mediation and Negotiation
- Improvisational Mediation
- Strategic Negotiation Skills
- Specialized Mediation: Handling Challenging Employment, Professional Malpractice and Personal Injury Cases
- Mindfulness for Conflict Resolvers: Lawyers, Mediators, Negotiators, Judges, Arbitrators and Managers
- Designing Dispute Resolution Systems in the Workplace
- Facilitating Dynamic Groups
Tuition
Tuition, including meals and materials, is $1,095. Registrations received prior to Friday, May 9, 2008, will be given a $100 discount ($995).
A reduced rate of $695 is available for employees of governmental and non-profit organizations. (No early discount rate applies).
Payment is due at the time of registration to hold your space.
Should a paid participant be unable to attend tuition, less a non-refundable fee of $400, will be refunded or a substitute may attend the program.
Note: There is a $50 administrative fee for transferring to another program. When canceling, we require 48 hours notice prior to the program start date or there will be an additional $50 food service fee deducted.
MCLE
These activities have been approved for 18 hours of MCLE credit by the State Bar of California. Pepperdine University School of Law certifies that the activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing MCLE.
Guarantee
All programs of the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution are offered with a satisfaction guarantee. If a participant completes the program and is dissatisfied with the course content or performance of the faculty, the tuition fee will be refunded.
Tax Deduction
Education expenses (including enrollment fees, course materials, and travel costs) may be deductible if they improve or maintain professional skills. Treas. Reg. Sec. I 162-5.
Location and Times
Pepperdine School of Law, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90263
June 19, 2008 8:30 to 4:30 (afternoon reception at 4:30)
June 20, 2008 8:30 to 5:00
June 21, 2008 8:30 to 1:00
Questions may be directed to Lori Rushford at
lori.rushford@pepperdine.edu or call 310.506.6342