As a part of our firmly embraced professional obligation to give back to the ADR community and contribute to the elevation of knowledge, skills, theory and ethics in the field, as well as to the wider use if ADR processes, the Holmes Law Firm often presents and/or participated in a number of educational events and ADR conferences. To see what we have been up to lately or to register for an upcoming event, please note the programs listed below.
The LOS ANGELES LAW LIBRARY presents:
MASTER TECHNIQUES FOR ADR ADVOCATE SERIES:
“THE LAST BEST HOPE FOR THE AMERICAN JUSTICE SYSTEM:
FOSTERING PRIVATE JUSTICE AND PARTY DIRVEN ADR”
Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2011.
Time: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM (Box lunch is included.)
Location: Los Angeles Law Library, 301 West 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Speaker: Reginald A. Holmes, ESQ.
AAA, National Roster of Neutrals; Fellow, College of Commercial Arbitrators; Fellow, Assn. for International Arbitration; California Academy of Distinguished Neutrals; Director, California Dispute Resolution Council. For more information, visit www.adr.org.
Description:
Holmes offers observations, insights and research into the powerful legal, economic and judiciary forces which are diverting or driving increasing numbers of disputed matters out of the public justice system and into the private justice system. The legal, moral and economic implications for the public, lawyers, courts, service providers, arbitrators and mediators will be discussed. The challenges and opportunities are explored and suggestions for a way forward presented. Ways to foster party control and more “just” outcomes will be emphasized. (See brochure here.)
MCLE Credit: Each class provides 2 hours of MCLE credit.
Registration: $35 for each class / $90 for the series
To register, please visit http://www.lalawlibrary.org/CLASSES
Prerequisites: Some prior knowledge and experience representing clients in ADR proceedings. MUST BE A MEMBER OF THE STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA IN GOOD STANDING. There is still time to register!
The ASSOCIATION FOR CONFLICT RESOLUTION presents:
ARC ANNUAL CONFERENCE WORKSHOP:
“EXPANDING THE COMMERCIAL MEDIATOR'S WORLD”
Date: Thursday through Saturday, October 13-15, 2011.
Location: San Diego Sheraton Hotel and Marina, San Diego, CA
Speaker: Reginald A. Holmes, ESQ.
AAA, National Roster of Neutrals; Fellow, College of Commercial Arbitrators; Fellow, Assn. for International Arbitration; California Academy of Distinguished Neutrals; Director, California Dispute Resolution Council. For more information, visit www.adr.org.
Topic:
"Expanding the Commercial Mediator's World: Acquiring New Tools and Learning New Ways to Use Old Ones to Help Resolve Other Types of Disputes."
Registration: Registration will open in June, 2011. Stay tuned for more information!
PAST EVENTS
The LOS ANGELES LAW LIBRARY presents:
MASTER TECHNIQUES FOR ADR ADVOCATE SERIES:
“MASTER TECHNIQUES FOR WINNING THE LARGE, COMPLEX ARBITRATED CASE”
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011.
Time: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM (Box lunch is included.)
Location: Los Angeles Law Library, 301 West 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Speaker: Reginald A. Holmes, ESQ.
AAA, National Roster of Neutrals; Fellow, College of Commercial Arbitrators; Fellow, Assn. for International Arbitration; California Academy of Distinguished Neutrals; Director, California Dispute Resolution Council. For more information, visit www.adr.org.
Description:
This class is designated for practitioners confronted with the structured arbitration of a large, complex, “bet your company” case where millions of dollars are at stake and the budgetary resources allocated to prosecute or defend the case permit and warrant consideration and use of advanced advocacy techniques. (See brochure here.)
MCLE Credit: Each class provides 2 hours of MCLE credit.
Registration: $35 for each class / $90 for the series
To register, please visit http://www.lalawlibrary.org/CLASSES
Prerequisites: Some prior knowledge and experience representing clients in ADR proceedings. MUST BE A MEMBER OF THE STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA IN GOOD STANDING.
The AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION DISPUTE RESOLUTION SECTION presents:
“MINORITY AND WOMEN MEDIATORS AND ARBITRATORS:
HOW TO BUILD A PRACTICE”
Date: Wednesday through Saturday, April 13-16, 2011.
Time: 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Location: Denver Sheraton Downtown Hotel, 1550 Court Plaza, Denver, CO, 80202
Speakers:
Mark Smalls, L. Tyrone Holt, Larry Harris, Laurie Kornfell, Linda Singer, and Reginald A. Holmes speak on the topic of “Successful Minority and Women Mediators – How to Build a Practice” on Thursday, April 14, 2011.
Description:
To stimulate professional success among women and minority neutrals, the American Bar Association is holding an educational seminar with tips on building a practice from the shared knowledge pool of some major ADR service providers. Agenda topics include, “Making the case for ‘Competence’,” “Building Your Practice,” “The Selection Process,” and “Overview: The JAMS Diversity Initiative.”
MCLE Credit: General
Registration: To register, please visit the Conference Registration Desk, located in the South Convention Lobby on the Second Level of the Tower Building.
The STRAUS COUNCIL OF DISTINGUISHED ADVISORS presents:
“OUTSIDE THE BOX”:
A MASTERS’ ROUNDTABLE ON CREATIVELY MANAGING CONFLICT
Date: Wednesday and Thursday, April 6-7, 2011.
Time: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Lunch will be provided.)
Location: Villa Graziadio, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA
Speakers:
Speakers include Anna Richo, Council Co-Chair; Prof. Tom Stipanowich; Judith Hale Norris, Council Co-Chair; Nancy Vanderlip, Council Co-Chair; Reginald A. Holmes, ESQ. (view biography here); Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz, UCLA.
Description:
For its annual meeting, The Straus Council of Distinguished Advisors gathers leading in their fields
professionals to share their expertise and exchange tips on conflict management. Stories of unusual and
innovative experiences as a neutral will be provided to illustrate conflict resolution techniques. Presenters include Reginald A. Holmes, ESQ., who will speak on the topic of “Multi-track (conciliation, mediation, and arbitration/litigation) dispute resolution processes.”
The VENTURA CENTER FOR DISPUTE SETTLEMENT (VCDS) and CSU CHANNEL ISLANDS present:
“2011 ANNUAL MEDIATION CONFERENCE,
“BUILDING COMMUNITY: THE ART OF MEDIATION.”
Date: Saturday, March 26, 2011.
Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: CSU Channel Islands, 1 University Drive, Camarillo, California 93012
Speakers:
Speakers include Peter Robinson, J.D., Reginald A. Holmes, ESQ., Director (CDRC), Kendall C. Reed, ESQ., President (SCMA), Mary B. Culbert, J.D., Director (Center for Dispute Resolution, Loyola Law School), Matthew P. Guasco, ESQ., Michael Planet, Executive Officer/Clerk (Superior Court of California, County of Ventura), Dr. Tracylee Clarke, Professor (CSU Channel Islands).
Description:
The objective of the conference is to bring together members of the mediation community to explore and discuss issues of conflict management from both a theoretical and a practical perspective. It will provide the opportunity for the entire community of mediators, from students to experienced practitioners, to share their knowledge and sills in a stimulating environment. Reginald A. Holmes, ESQ. will deliver as discussion on the “Ten Keys for Building and Sustaining a Successful ADR Practice.” (See brochure here.)
MCLE Credit:
These activities have been approved for minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 4.0 hours of credit.
$10 Additional for MCLE Credit
Registration:
$75 Pre-Registration | $100 at Door. Deadline (for pre-registration): March 18, 2011.
The LOS ANGELES LAW LIBRARY presents:
MASTER TECHNIQUES FOR ADR ADVOCATE SERIES:
“MASTER TECHNIQUES FOR WINNING THE CLASSIC MEDIATED OR ARBITRATED CASE”
Date: Wednesday, March 16, 2011.
Time: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM (Box lunch is included.)
Location: Los Angeles Law Library, 301 West 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Speaker: Reginald A. Holmes, ESQ.
AAA, National Roster of Neutrals; Fellow, College of Commercial Arbitrators; Fellow, Assn. for International Arbitration; California Academy of Distinguished Neutrals; Director, California Dispute Resolution Council. For more information, visit www.adr.org.
Description:
This class starts with a brief survey of the contemporary ADR processes. Then time-proven, effective, battle-tested, and often overlooked, techniques for maximizing favorable outcomes are presented for classic mediated or arbitrated cases where the amount in controversy ranges are $500,000.00 or less. (See brochure here.)
MCLE Credit: Each class provides 2 hours of MCLE credit.
Registration: $35 for each class / $90 for the series
To register, please visit http://www.lalawlibrary.org/CLASSES
Prerequisites: Some prior knowledge and experience representing clients in ADR proceedings. MUST BE A MEMBER OF THE STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA IN GOOD STANDING.
