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Excelling at Mediation Advocacy: 2.0

A Master Class for Junior- to Mid-Career Lawyers

Created byToronto Lawyers Association
BeginnerUpdated Apr 8, 2023
Excelling at Mediation Advocacy: 2.0

What You'll Learn

  • check_circleIdentify key strategies for excelling in mediation advocacy, including tips for civil disputes and virtual mediations.
  • check_circleAnalyze recent case law, legislation, and professional conduct rules relevant to effective mediation practices.
  • check_circleAssess how to choose the right mediator and recognize the hidden risks in mediation agreements.
  • check_circleDevelop skills to write persuasive mediation briefs, prepare effectively, and manage client expectations.

About This Course

Join experienced mediator and lawyer Mitchell Rose in a newly updated version of his popular program. Gain essential mediation tips and tools to succeed in your legal practice and better support your clients through the mediation process.

Key Topics Covered:

  • 40+ Tips for excelling at mediation advocacy in civil disputes
  • Recent case law, legislation, and Rules of Professional Conduct you need to know
  • When – and when not – to mediate
  • Tips and tactics unique to virtual mediation
  • Choosing the right mediator for your case
  • Hidden dangers in mediation agreements—and the risks of no agreement at all, plus what to do about it
  • Effective preparation and managing client expectations
  • How to write a persuasive Mediation Brief
  • Mastering joint (plenary) sessions—even if you dislike them
  • Neutralizing personal attacks and bullies during mediation
  • Settlement offer essentials
  • Building your resilience when caught off-guard
  • When to stay and when to walk away (a.k.a. when to press the “leave meeting” button)
  • Why “Minutes Matter” more than ever
  • Getting more value from your mediator
  • How to break an impasse in negotiations

Presenter

Mitchell Rose

Your Instructor

Toronto Lawyers Association

Toronto Lawyers Association

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For more than 135 years, the Toronto Lawyers' Association, located within the Courthouse Library, has represented the interests of lawyers practising in the City of Toronto. The association was founded to support its members in three key areas: Knowledge, Advocacy, and Community.To uphold these pillars, the association offers a year-round mix of online and in-person education programs for lawyers, hosts both free and paid events to foster in-person networking, and submits advocacy pieces on behalf of its members to the Ontario bench and bar, all levels of government, and the broader public.

Credit Information

Professional development requirements vary by profession, country, and regulatory body. Before enrolling, review the course details and confirm that the content, learning format, and any listed credits meet your specific requirements. You are responsible for confirming eligibility with your regulator or professional association and keeping the records required for reporting.

What Students Are Saying

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Frequently Asked Questions

We are a registered provider with 300+ associations and regulatory bodies worldwide. We operate across 27 global markets including Canada, the US, Australia, and the UK. Every course page clearly displays its specific accreditations. Upon completion, you receive a professional certificate that can be validated online. Our certificates include all necessary accreditation details, credit hours, and completion dates, and are formatted specifically to meet the submission requirements of most global regulatory bodies.

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