The Jacksonville Bar Association Young Lawyers Institute concludes its 2024-25 educational series with a moderator-led panel discussion with analysis of the differences between mediation and arbitration.
The program, sponsored by Miles Mediation & Arbitration, is noon to 1 p.m. May 13 in Chief Judge Lance Day’s chambers at the Duval County Courthouse.
Specific topics include state and local procedures, preparation strategies for attorneys and clients and ethical principles such as maintaining neutrality, ensuring confidentiality and managing high emotions during the process.
The panel also will explore how technology has transformed Alternative Dispute Resolution practice, addressing its role in virtual mediations and arbitrations, managing client technology concerns and ensuring that technology enhances rather than hinders the dispute resolution process.
Topics will include the use of digital tools for virtual settings, electronic signing of settlement agreements and ethical considerations related to confidentiality, impartiality and fairness in virtual environments.
The panel will discuss insider techniques for handling emotional dynamics and de-escalating tensions with a focus on leveraging technology to create controlled, productive discussions.
This program qualifies for ethics and technology CLE credits. Visit the Events page at jaxbar.org for details and to register by May 13.