Mediation Teleseminars

The 2010 Teleseminars are complete.

Challenges of Mediating Landlord/Tenant Cases

Wed. April 21st, 2010 from 12:00 noon -1:00 pm EST

This teleseminar will stimulate your mediator strategic thinking in addressing some of the challenges unique to mediating disputes between landlords and tenants and will focus on the legal framework and interpersonal dynamics of these types of cases.

Facilitator: Alan Minuskin, Associate Clinical Professor of Law at Boston College Law School and Supervising Attorney at the Legal Assistance Bureau.

Cost: $45.

Coaching Skills for Mediators

Wed. April 28th, 2010, from 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm EST

Have you thought about how you can grow your expertise and repertoire as a mediator? This teleseminar offers an innovative framework for mediators to consider expanding into the role of coach in working with people or groups in conflict situations.

Facilitator: James McGuire, experienced Mediator and Arbitrator with JAMS

Cost: $45.

Immigration Issues in Family Mediation

Wed. May 26th, 2010, from 12:00 noon-1:00 pm EST

This teleseminar will open up an important discussion about immigration issues that might surface in family mediation when couples, married and non-married, are in the process of separation. Learn about important red-flag issues, including the collision between family law and the immigration system.

Facilitator: Mithra Merryman, Senior Attorney in the Family Law Unit at Greater Boston Legal Services

Cost: $45.

Past Teleseminars

Audio CDs of past teleseminars are available:

When Divorcing Parents Move Away…with Children
The How, What and Why of Starting a Mediation Practice
Lessons and Boundaries: Mental Health and Mediation

Contact cdscinfo@communitydispute.org for details.