Mediation Success: Negotiation Techniques That Work

Friday, October 24, 2008

The 10 Commandments of Mediation
Mary Ann Connors, Esq., Adelman, Hirsch & Newman, LLP, Bridgeport

Preparing Your Client for Mediation
James D. Bartolini, Esq., RisCassi & Davis, PC, Hartford
  • Starting on the Same Page
  • Keeping Expectations Real
  • Teaching the Client About Patience
  • Counseling the Client on the Importance of Staying Flexible
Controlling the Dynamics of Mediation -- The Secret to Success
Michael P. Koskoff, Esq., Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder, PC, Bridgeport
  • The Psychology of Negotiation
  • Mental Preparation -- What to Expect
  • When to Mediate
  • What to Demand
  • How Candid Can/Should You Be?
  • How to Handle "Structured Settlement" Proposals
  • How to Use Important Signals and Codes
  • How to Lose at Mediation and Win the Settlement
  • The Most Common Errors in Mediation
  • How to Give a Dynamite Presentation
  • How to Work With the Mediator
Making Mediation Work For You:  The Role of the Mediator and Techniques Used to Facilitate Resolution
The Honorable Antonio C. Robaina, Superior Court, Danielson

Techniques You Can Use to Maximize Success - From the Mediator's Perspective
Joseph A. Mengacci, Esq., Law Office of Joseph A. Mengacci, Middlebury


This program is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys.

Speakers

James D. Bartolini, Esq. (chair) RisCassi & Davis, PC
Mary Ann Connors, Esq. (chair) Adelman Connors & Krevolin, LLP
Michael P. Koskoff, Esq. Koskoff, Koskoff and Bieder, PC
Joseph A. Mengacci, Esq. Drubner, Hartley, Mengacci & Hellman, LLC
Hon. Antonio C. Robaina (ret), Esq. McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter LLP

CLE Credits

This Continuing Legal Education program is appropriate for both newly-admitted and experienced attorneys, and has been approved for the following credits in accordance with the rule requirements of these states:

Skills
Connecticut 4.50 cr

Venue

441 Clark Ln., Orange CT 06477