Featuring Keynote Address by Karlina Paredes
Presenting From the Conference Room to the Breakout Room: Mediating Amongst Changing Dynamics in a More Diverse World
A more diverse group of attorneys and neutrals in family law is emerging to the forefront of the mediation field. Likewise, client diversity is increasing. It is paramount for mediators to accommodate these changing dynamics. In her keynote address, Karlina Paredes will shine a light on opportunities for mediators to develop ways to advance and to better serve a diverse group of clients.
Schedule at a Glance
Thursday, October 13
- Pre-Conference: 1/2 day AM — 7-10am PT | 10am-1pm ET
- Conference: 1/2 day PM – 11am -4:15pm PT | 2-7:15pm ET
Friday October 14
- Conference: Full day – 6:40am-1:15pm PT | 9:40am-4:15pm ET
- In-person evening gatherings at discretion of regional hosts
Saturday, October 15
- Conference: 1/2 day AM — 6:40am-1pm PT | 9:40am-4pm ET
Schedule table is best viewed on a large screen or, if on a phone or tablet, in landscape mode.
All times are shown in the Eastern time zone.
Schedule subject to change.
The Preconference Institutes, which require separate registration, are listed here as a convenience.
Plenaries
- Opening Plenary- Stretching Our Limits
Moderator: Alice Shikina - Closing Plenary – Stretching Ourselves from the Inside Out
Moderator: Stefanie Beninato
Keynote
- Keynote: From the Conference Room to the Breakout Room: Mediating Amongst Changing Dynamics in a More Diverse World
Speaker: Karlina Paredes
Panels
- The Art of Pre-Marital Mediation
Moderator: Amanda Singer - Understanding Marketing in a COVID World: What Works, What Changed, and What’s Next?
Moderator: Paula Mattisonsierra - Asking Next Level Questions
Moderator: Jen Hawthorne - Hot Mediation Technology Topics
Moderator: Colin Rule - Out-of-the-Box Financial Solutions
Moderator: Mark Porter
- Bringing Mindfulness Into the Mediation Room
Moderator: Karen Aurit - Mental Health and Mediation
Moderator: Clare Fowler - High Conflict Parenting Issues
Moderator: Darby Calm - Racial Nuance and Code Switching
Moderator: James Cook - The Strategy of Structuring the Mediation Process
Moderator: Marybeth Holland-O’Hearn
All Times Listed Below Are in Eastern (U.S.) Time Zone
| Day | Start & End time ET | Session Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday (Pre Conference) | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Parenting Issues: Eight Pillars to Developing Healthy Children | Nicole Davis |
| Thursday (Pre Conference) | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | The Game-Changing Consultation How to Get More Clients and Grow the Mediation Practice of Your Dreams | Michael Aurit |
| Thursday (Pre Conference) | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | The Intersection of Zoom and In-the Room: Getting Ready for Hybrids | Susan Guthrie |
| Thursday | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Break | |
| Thursday | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Opening Plenary: Stretching Our Limits | Alice Shikina Joanna Roth Melissa Polk Michelle Barr Michael Leshin |
| Thursday | 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Break | |
| Thursday | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | The Art of Pre-Marital Mediation | Amanda Singer Chip Rose John Fiske Monica Mazzei Max Rivers |
| Thursday | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Understanding Marketing in a COVID World: What Works, What Changed, and What's Next? | Paula Mattisonsierra Justin Kelsey Barry Davis |
| Thursday | 5:00 PM - 5:15 PM | Break | |
| Thursday | 5:15 PM - 5:45 PM | Award Presentation | |
| Thursday | 5:45 PM - 7:15 PM | Asking Next Level Questions | Jen Hawthorne Gerry O’Sullivan Tsipora Dimant Hansa Patel |
| Thursday | 5:45 PM - 7:15 PM | Hot Mediation Technology Topics | Colin Rule Chris Osborn Max Markin Amir Adibi |
| Friday | 9:40 AM - 10:30 AM | Training + Technology: Making It Easier to Apply Skills Training by Presenting Sponsor ADR Notable | Susan Guthrie Gary Doernhoefer |
| Friday | 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Break | |
| Friday | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Out-of-the-Box Financial Solutions | Mark Porter Jen Lee Victoria Krouch RJ Martin Karen Sparks Alison Pettine Hecker |
| Friday | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Bringing Mindfulness Into the Mediation Room | Karen Aurit Tracey Leigh Wessels Christine Lazarus Leonard Riskin Crystal Thorpe David Hoffman Maighna Jain |
| Friday | 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM | Break | |
| Friday | 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM | Keynote: From the Conference Room to the Breakout Room: Mediating Amongst Changing Dynamics in a More Diverse World | Karlina Paredes |
| Friday | 2:15 PM - 2:45 PM | Break | |
| Friday | 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM | Mental Health and Mediation | Clare Fowler Dan Berstein Nicole Davis Beth Aarons Kimberly Sandstrom |
| Friday | 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM | High Conflict Parenting Issues | Darby Calm Dr. Michelle Buenafe Bill Eddy Ron Berglas Daniela De Gregorio Veronica York John Martin |
| Saturday | 9:40 AM - 10:30 AM | Presenting Sponsor - OurFamilyWizard | |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Break | |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Saturday Morning Plenary: Reflective Practice | Michael Lang Laurel Amaya Kristyn Carmichael Andi Paus Georgia Daniels Tracey Leigh Wessels |
| Saturday | 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM | Break | |
| Saturday | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Racial Nuance and Code Switching | James Cook Joanna Roth Verlyn Francis |
| Saturday | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | The Strategy of Structuring the Mediation Process | Marybeth Holland-O’Hearn Terri Breer Josh Kershenbaum Ellen Waldorf Andrew Weber |
| Saturday | 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Break | |
| Saturday | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Closing Plenary - Stretching Ourselves from the Inside Out | Stefanie Beninato Michael Aurit Woody Mosten Nina Meierding Alex Glassmann Hilary Linton Anju Jessani Gabrielle Hartley |
| Saturday | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | APFM Virtual Social | Alice Shikina |
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