The Art of Negotiation, Mediation, & Arbitration

Fine-tune your skills in the delicate art of negotiation, mediation, and arbitration! Learn about these principles and concepts in order to effectively enhance your skills in these areas so you are better equipped to deal with your clients and other lawyers when the time comes. Negotiating, mediating, and arbitrating is more than just getting your way, it is about coming to a consensus and getting the best settlement. Learn about the essentials of negotiation preparation, managing the negotiation process to achieve desired outcomes, the impact of adversarial v. problem solving approaches, and how to overcome deadlocks.

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Challenges and Solutions in Mediation and Arbitration for Family Dispute Resolution Professionals

Description
Join Georgialee Lang and Marge Thompson (both experienced mediators and arbitrators) for an interactive and informative webinar (moderated by Kathryn Sainty) discussing current topics in mediation and arbitration. Learn about how to avoid/overcome impasse in mediation; Participate in an interactive discussion about when (and if) it is okay to skip a joint session and proceed right to shuttle mediation; Hear a review of the latest case law on arbitration awards; Learn best practices in transitioning between mediation and arbitration in med-arb including topics such as when does the mediation stop and the arbitration start, what instructions do you need, and what needs to be included in your med-arb agreement.

Speakers
Georgialee A. Lang, Cypress Law Corporation
Marjorie Thompson

Moderator
Kathryn S. Sainty, Sainty Law

This is the archived version of a program presented on September 15, 2015.

LSBC Course Code CPD Course Hours Ethics Component*
CBABC PDWR (+Current Year) 2 2


​Accreditation Details
ALL CBABC Professional Development webinar repeats have accredited by the Law Society of BC under one (1) common Course No. 

Course Name: CBABC Professional Development Webinar Repeats (Current Year)
Course No.: CBABC PDWR (Current Year)
Start Date: Jan-01-(Current Year)
End Date: Dec-31-(Current Year)

To search for this LSBC accredited listing in the LSBC website to claim your credits, search for the “Course Name” provided above and include the current year in the title.

This listing has been accredited a total of 50 CPD hours. Only claim the sum total of the actual number of hours of learning you have attained from each viewing. 

Please see referenced CPD hours list attached.


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Negotiating for Litigators

Description
For litigators, learn practical techniques that you can apply to be a more effective negotiator. Obtain settlements that work for both sides. Move beyond wasteful competitive tactics. Course content includes consideration of ethics and applied scenarios. Course presenters are both lawyers, one a certified mediator and the other an experienced civil litigator.

Speakers
J. Gary Fitzpatrick, Q.C., Fitzpatrick & Company
Michael Parrish, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP

Moderator
Stuart Rennie, Legislation and Law Reform Officer, CBABC

This is the archived version of a program presented on September 26, 2013

LSBC Course Code CPD Course Hours Ethics Component*
CBABC PDWR (+Current Year) 2 2


​Accreditation Details
ALL CBABC Professional Development webinar repeats have accredited by the Law Society of BC under one (1) common Course No. 

Course Name: CBABC Professional Development Webinar Repeats (Current Year)
Course No.: CBABC PDWR (Current Year)
Start Date: Jan-01-(Current Year)
End Date: Dec-31-(Current Year)

To search for this LSBC accredited listing in the LSBC website to claim your credits, search for the “Course Name” provided above and include the current year in the title.

This listing has been accredited a total of 50 CPD hours. Only claim the sum total of the actual number of hours of learning you have attained from each viewing. 

Please see referenced CPD hours list attached.


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Negotiation in the Business of Law

Description
Participants in this course will:
• Gain an understanding of the concept of interest-based negotiation; and
• Learn how to incorporate interest-based negotiation techniques into the management of a legal services firm.

Suitable for junior through senior lawyers who wish to learn about interest based negotiation and its application to the management of a legal services firm.

Speakers
Carrie Gallant, BA, LLB, Founder of Gallant Solutions Inc.
Michael Litchfield, ThinkLab Consulting

Moderator
Stuart Rennie, Legislation and Law Reform Officer, CBABC

This is the archived version of a program presented on February 6, 2013.

LSBC Course Code CPD Course Hours Ethics Component*
CBABC PDWR (+Current Year) 2 2


​Accreditation Details
ALL CBABC Professional Development webinar repeats have accredited by the Law Society of BC under one (1) common Course No. 

Course Name: CBABC Professional Development Webinar Repeats (Current Year)
Course No.: CBABC PDWR (Current Year)
Start Date: Jan-01-(Current Year)
End Date: Dec-31-(Current Year)

To search for this LSBC accredited listing in the LSBC website to claim your credits, search for the “Course Name” provided above and include the current year in the title.

This listing has been accredited a total of 50 CPD hours. Only claim the sum total of the actual number of hours of learning you have attained from each viewing. 

Please see referenced CPD hours list attached.


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Supporting Clients in Mediation & Arbitration

Description
This webinar will help you prepare and support your clients in the ADR processes of Mediation and Arbitration.  From educating your clients on the options, to preparing them and supporting them throughout so your clients have a realistic understanding of the process and potential outcomes.  This webinar panel will look at both family and civil law mediation and arbitration from panelists who are experienced at working with clients in both models.

Speakers
William Holder, Partner & Chair, Mediation & Arbitration, Clark Wilson LLP
Co-Chair of the CBABC Branch ADR - Vancouver Section

Chantal Cattermole, Partner & Co-Chair, Family Law, Clark Wilson LLP, Certified Family Law Mediator


Moderator
Rhona M. Lichtenwald, Hillcrest Law & Mediation

This is the archived version of a program presented on November 27, 2018.

LSBC Course Code CPD Course Hours Ethics Component*
CBABC PDWR (+Current Year) 2 2


​Accreditation Details
ALL CBABC Professional Development webinar repeats have accredited by the Law Society of BC under one (1) common Course No. 

Course Name: CBABC Professional Development Webinar Repeats (Current Year)
Course No.: CBABC PDWR (Current Year)
Start Date: Jan-01-(Current Year)
End Date: Dec-31-(Current Year)

To search for this LSBC accredited listing in the LSBC website to claim your credits, search for the “Course Name” provided above and include the current year in the title.

This listing has been accredited a total of 50 CPD hours. Only claim the sum total of the actual number of hours of learning you have attained from each viewing. 

Please see referenced CPD hours list attached.


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Understanding Negotiation Basics:
Ten Key Steps to A Successful Negotiation Outcome

Description
Understanding how people negotiate is a must for all ADR professionals and for lawyers. The current 98% civil settlement rate and the growth of negotiation, mediation, and collaboration as ways to resolve lawsuits have dramatically altered the role of litigation counsel. Learn the basics of negotiation theory and practice in this webinar facilitated by mediators Colleen Cattell, QC and Paul Taberner, C. Med. (and moderated by Kathryn Sainty). Topics include: the essentials of negotiation preparation, managing the negotiation process to achieve desired outcomes, the impact of adversarial v. problem solving approaches, and how to overcome deadlocks.

Speakers
Paul D. Taberner, LLB, C.Med
Colleen J. Cattell, QC, Fitzpatrick & Co.

Moderator
Kathryn S. Sainty, Sainty Law

This is the archived version of a program presented on September 30, 2015.

LSBC Course Code CPD Course Hours Ethics Component*
CBABC PDWR (+Current Year) 2 0


​Accreditation Details
ALL CBABC Professional Development webinar repeats have accredited by the Law Society of BC under one (1) common Course No. 

Course Name: CBABC Professional Development Webinar Repeats (Current Year)
Course No.: CBABC PDWR (Current Year)
Start Date: Jan-01-(Current Year)
End Date: Dec-31-(Current Year)

To search for this LSBC accredited listing in the LSBC website to claim your credits, search for the “Course Name” provided above and include the current year in the title.

This listing has been accredited a total of 50 CPD hours. Only claim the sum total of the actual number of hours of learning you have attained from each viewing. 

Please see referenced CPD hours list attached.


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Violence Screening for ADR Professionals – Red Flags, Warning Bells & Practical Tips

Description
Please join us in a practical discussion about family violence screening, including screening questionnaires, tools and skills in questioning and responding to family violence, and look at real life examples in practice. The panel includes two family law mediators, and a clinical counsellor who will view this issue from the trenches. Two of the panelists are also parent coordinators.

Speakers
Lisa J. Hamilton, Hamilton Fabbro
Alyson Jones, MA RCC, Alyson Jones & Associates
Rhona M. Lichtenwald, Hillcrest Law & Mediation

This is the archived version of a program presented on June 10, 2015.

LSBC Course Code CPD Course Hours Ethics Component*
CBABC PDWR (+Current Year) 2 0


​Accreditation Details
ALL CBABC Professional Development webinar repeats have accredited by the Law Society of BC under one (1) common Course No. 

Course Name: CBABC Professional Development Webinar Repeats (Current Year)
Course No.: CBABC PDWR (Current Year)
Start Date: Jan-01-(Current Year)
End Date: Dec-31-(Current Year)

To search for this LSBC accredited listing in the LSBC website to claim your credits, search for the “Course Name” provided above and include the current year in the title.

This listing has been accredited a total of 50 CPD hours. Only claim the sum total of the actual number of hours of learning you have attained from each viewing. 

Please see referenced CPD hours list attached.


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