Master ethical strategies in mediation to navigate conflicts, ensuring fair and effective resolutions while upholding professional integrity.
NAM Hearing Officers James W. Borkowski, Esq., and Jennifer Herscovici, Esq., offer a dynamic overview of mediation, covering timing, effective pre-mediation submissions, client preparation, opening statements, the importance of ethical considerations, and strategies for overcoming impasses.
Gain insider tips to navigate your mediation smoothly while dealing fairly and ethically.
You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the mediation process, learning to:
This course goes beyond theory, offering practical wisdom and nuanced approaches to ensure you are well-equipped to achieve favorable and ethical results in any mediation setting. Elevate your mediation skills and uphold the highest ethical standards in every case.
The NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers is the largest statewide trial bar in the US with 5,700+ lawyer and judge members. We are committed to protecting, preserving and enhancing the civil justice system. Our highly acclaimed CLE programming features extraordinary presenters covering the most timely and important topics.
Mediator/Arbitrator at NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation)
A trial attorney for over 35 years, Mr. Borkowski is known as a personable straight shooter with a high success rate resolving construction accident cases, premises liability cases, general liability, and automobile claims. Mr. Borkowski's distinguished background gives him a significant understanding of legal complexities, making him a respected and sought-after neutral at NAM. In 2024, for the fifth year in a row, Mr. Borkowski was named a Top Ten Neutral by the New York Law Journal "Best Of" survey. He earned an "AV Distinguished" rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a distinction given only to those who possess the "highest level of professional excellence in legal ability and legal ethics."
Mediator/Arbitrator at NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation)
A former Senior Counsel and Negotiator for the New York City Law Department's Tort Division, Jennifer Herscovici, Esq. has settled thousands of cases in actions involving claims of various types of negligence, labor law, defamation, and civil rights violations. As a neutral for NAM, she draws from her significant experience handling complex negotiations and is recognized by her peers as an authority in negotiation and settlement. In 2023, for the fourth year in a row, Ms. Herscovici was recognized by the legal community by being voted a Top Ten Mediator in the New York Law Journal "Best Of" survey. She is a committed advocate for women's rights, diversity, and inclusion, and is the Women's Committee Chair for the New York City Law Department.
