Diversity in mediation is a reality in Florida. We have multiple cultures, ethnic differences, multiple languages, diverse legal systems and traditions, and cultural obstacles to negotiation. This program will explore these cultural, ethnic and communication issues and suggest best practices for mitigating them.
This workshop, led by experienced facilitators and mediators, will focus on alternative processes - primarily facilitation of partnering, planning, and public policy development. The presenters will offer strategies and case examples which demonstrate the role mediators can play in leading diverse individuals, communities, and organizations to resolve conflicts, effectively identify and communicate their interests and goals, and achieve consensus in situations outside of a traditional court mediation session.
The presentation outlines advanced mediation strategies as well as core mediation fundamentals with the goal of offering ideas that mediators can use to help make their next mediation more successful. The presentation is based on the experiences of two full-time civil mediators who are also father and son. Participants will be given real life examples of techniques and strategies they can use to help overcome barriers to resolution.
This workshop offers an update and analysis on recent changes in same-sex marriage law, nationally and in Florida. With the audience's participation, we will dissect an inventive fact pattern. The fact pattern is designed to show how recent changes in the law have impacted coverage under different types of insurance policies, and how the changes can affect who is a party to a lawsuit, and the potential conflicts of interest presented by the changes.