Washington, DC Professional Skills Series

When the program is posted, listed faculty are confirmed. However, unavoidable scheduling conflicts or illness may prevent faculty from attending. If such an event occurs, Straus reserves the right to have a class go forward with only one faculty if a substitute cannot be found.

Registration for each course is $1,095. Full-time employees of the public sector and non-profit organizations is $795.00.

The public sector/nonprofit rate is for FULL-TIME employees only. Please be sure to list your company address and email on the registration form. You are agreeing that we may contact your employer to verify full-time employment.

Registration includes all course materials and a continental breakfast both days.

CANCELLATION POLICY:  Refunds for participants unable to attend will be granted, minus a $150 cancellation fee, no later than 72 hours prior to the program start date. Substitute participants will be allowed to attend in lieu of a refund.  Refunds for registrations paid by check will require a W-9 form submitted to the University. This is for internal purposes only to generate a refund check. The refund is not taxed nor would a 1099 be issued.

PLEASE NOTE: There is a $50 administrative fee for transferring to another program.

These activities have been approved for 14 hours of MCLE credit by the State Bar of California. Pepperdine University Caruso 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. Participants from outside of California should submit the California MCLE form to their state bar for approval after the program is completed.  Please be sure to sign in each day in the CLE sign-in forms located in the classroom. Straus programs have been accepted for MCLE credit across the nation.

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.

Education expenses (including enrollment fees, course materials, and travel costs) may be deductible if they improve or maintain professional skills. Treas. Reg. 26 D.F.R. Sec. I 162-5.

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Parking

The Pepperdine DC Facility does not have an onsite parking lot.  Please keep in mind that parking around the facility is difficult and it is advised to avoid driving and parking if possible.  The best option is to take public transportation; the metro or bus.  There is a bus stop right in front of the Pepperdine DC Facility and the Foggy Bottom metro station is within walking distance to the facility.  Online metro and bus guides: http://dctransitguide.com/m/Metro/ and http://www.wmata.com/ and Google Map of Facility

For more information, please call Lori Rushford at 310.506.6342 or email lori.rushford@pepperdine.edu.