Dispute Resolution 2021: 4.5 Dual

Courses Included

• Dispute Resolution 2021: Virtual Tools for Arbitrators/Mediators
  
  

  When the pandemic struck, and we all rushed to learn how to use Zoom, we weren’t aware of the other options available to dispute resolution professionals. If you’re interested in learning about other online platform options, now is your chance to see some of the user friendly, safe, and effective options around.

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  CME Credit: Attendees seeking CME credit for this video will need to self-submit through the AOC's ADR Portal. If needed, please use the proof of completion email as the supportive documentation in the portal.

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  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:1.50General Credits:0.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Linda Seely, Butler Snow LLP, Memphis
    Linda Warren Seely is a licensed attorney in Tennessee who has served as a Rule 31 listed mediator for over 10 years.  She is active in various bar associations having served as member of the...
  • Clay Phillips, ,
• Dispute Resolution 2021: Virtual Arbitrations – Best Practices and Looking Forward
  
  

  This program will address some of the challenges faced by advocates and neutrals over the past year in preparation and presentation of virtual hearings. Topics will include managing party expectations, technology issues, and managing witnesses and exhibits. Additionally, the panel will discuss lessons learned over the past year and what the future holds for virtual hearings.

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  CME Credit: Attendees seeking CME credit for this video will need to self-submit through the AOC's ADR Portal. If needed, please use the proof of completion email as the supportive documentation in the portal.

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  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:1.00General Credits:0.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Adrienne Anderson, Anderson Busby PLLC, Knoxville
    Adrienne Anderson was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee. She graduated with highest honors from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Honors Political Science. Ms....
  • Mark Travis, Travis ADR Services, LLC, Cookeville
    Mark Travis represented public and private sector organizations in employment litigation, labor relations, administrative proceedings and civil rights disputes for 25 years before becoming a full-time...
• Dispute Resolution 2021: Managing Arbitrator and Mediator Bias - Learning to Know What You Don’t Know
  
  

  Most assume that bias is intentional and that we are aware of its influence on our behavior and intentions. However, the reality is very different. Implicit (unconscious) bias motivates arbitrators and mediators far more than explicit (conscious) bias. This session will explore how to discover and manage bias in the room when mediators and arbitrators may not be aware of its influence.

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  CME Credit: Attendees seeking CME credit for this video will need to self-submit through the AOC's ADR Portal. If needed, please use the proof of completion email as the supportive documentation in the portal.

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  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:1.00General Credits:0.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Larry Bridgesmith, Vanderbilt University, Nashville
    Larry Bridgesmith J.D., is Co-founder/CEO of LegalAlignment LLC and AccelerateInsite LLC. He has been a practicing lawyer in Nashville, Tennessee for over 40 years. He has been listed as one of...
  • Sean Hunt, The Hunt Law Firm, Memphis
    Sean A. Hunt is the Principal of The Hunt Law Firm. A native of Memphis, Tennessee, he is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Law and also holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering...
• Dispute Resolution 2021: Online Mediation - Why, How, and the Future
  
  

  This presentation will feature two seasoned mediators who have mastered the craft of online mediation. The session will discuss advantages, disadvantages, and best practices. The presenters will also touch on the future of online mediation.

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  CME Credit: Attendees seeking CME credit for this video will need to self-submit through the AOC's ADR Portal. If needed, please use the proof of completion email as the supportive documentation in the portal.

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  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:1.00General Credits:0.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Michael Russell, Russell Dispute Resolution, Brentwood
    Michael Russell is a Nashville based mediator and arbitrator who serves as a neutral in cases throughout the United States. He also teaches alternative dispute resolution at the Belmont University...
  • Winter Wheeler, Winter Wheeler Mediation & Arbitration,
    Winter is a former top civil litigator who has made her niche as an expert mediator. She is sought out for her unique, compassionate, and successful style handling complex matters that involve a...