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Passionate about pursuing a career in #mediation? With a vision of fostering a more inclusive ADR community and providing wider exposure to individuals considering a career path in mediation, Judicate West's Diversity & Inclusion Committee is pleased to invite members of all California-based minority bar associations to apply for our Diversity Scholarship Program. The scholarship covers registration, lodging, and meals for the internationally top-ranked mediation training at Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine Caruso Law. Recipients will receive world-class instruction and gain access to invaluable mentorship towards developing an ADR practice. Extended Application Deadline of December 31, 2024 -- Learn More and Apply Today: https://lnkd.in/gqB7wFij #JudicateWest #AlternativeDisputeResolution #DiversityandInclusion

We are proud to sponsor the Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada (ADC)'s 65th Annual Meeting next week! Judicate West neutral Judge Judy Hersher, Ret. (https://lnkd.in/g3k7aiS2), along with moderator Ellen Arabian-Lee of Arabian-Lee Law Corporation, will present 'Emotional Demolition During Mediation and Strategies to Address.' If attending, don't miss this important session where you will learn tips and best practices for dealing with emotional problems and issues during #mediation. The session will begin with an entertaining skit, and you will have the opportunity to ask questions and share your real-life experiences. #JudicateWest #AlternativeDisputeResolution #MediationMonday

We are delighted to share that Judicate West neutral Hon. Claudia J. Silbar, Ret. (https://lnkd.in/gUxhTHVA) will be a speaker for OCBA Family Law Section & Veterans and Military Committee Joint Meeting's presentation 'Mobile Litigants and Military Families: Move Away Orders From Every Angle.' The program will focus on the Mobile Litigant - families needing custody and support orders across state lines. Judge Silbar (Ret.) will share the top things to know to succeed in your move away case. For more information and to register, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gDi2yTYU #JudicateWest #AlternativeDisputeResolution #OCBA #FamilyLaw

Following his retirement from the U.S. District Court, we are proud to welcome Hon. Morrison C. England, Jr., Ret. to our exclusive roster of neutrals. A member of our Federal Practice Group (https://lnkd.in/ghYEgv8A), he is based in Sacramento and available for #mediations, #arbitrations, and #privatejudging assignments nationwide. Judge England brings over 40 years of combined legal experience, including nearly 30 years of judicial service where he presided over countless matters in a wide array of civil areas. He was appointed to the district court in 2002 and served as Chief Judge of the Eastern District of California from 2012-2016. He has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to serving our country both within and outside the courtroom. He has contributed his expertise to numerous committees within the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals' Judicial Council and the State-Federal Judicial Council, holding multiple terms. Additionally, he has emerged as a respected global leader on judicial matters, influencing practices and policies around the world. View Judge England's full profile: https://lnkd.in/grw773S5 #MediationMonday #JudicateWest #AlternativeDisputeResolution #ADR

We are proud to share that Judicate West neutral Judge Larry A. Burns, (Ret.) of our Federal Practice Group (https://lnkd.in/ghYEgv8A) is moderating this insightful panel on Wednesday, November 20th. For more information and to register, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gd-iuE8i

A leader and mentor to so many, we are pleased to announce that Judicate West Co-Founder and EVP of Business Development Rosemarie Chiusano Aubert is a nominee for the Los Angeles Times Inspirational Women 2024 Forum & Leadership Awards. Please join us in celebrating Rosemarie and all of this year’s nominees!? #JudicateWest #LATimesStudios #latb2bLAIW #InspirationalWomen

As our country honors the service and sacrifice of our veterans this Veteran's Day, we highlight the reflections of Judicate West neutral Hon. William V. Gallo, Ret. of our Federal Practice Group (https://lnkd.in/ghYEgv8A) in today's Daily Journal Corporation special supplement. His 27 years of military service helped to shape his approach to the law and life. We thank Judge Gallo and all veterans for their service and dedication.? https://lnkd.in/gJH_Kq76

We are a proud sponsor of the California Employment Lawyers Association's 37th Annual Employment Law Conference taking place November 7-9! Judicate West neutral Kristin Rizzo of our Employment Practice Group (https://lnkd.in/e6u-mFmR) will be a speaker at the conference, along with an esteemed panel, discussing 998s in FEHA and Wage & Hour Contexts. Be sure to check out their presentation if you plan on attending! For more information, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gx_-SHyw #JudicateWest #CELA #EmploymentLaw #AlternativeDisputeResolution #ADR

We are proud to welcome Polina Bernstein, Esq. to our exclusive roster of neutrals. A member of our Employment Practice Group (https://lnkd.in/e6u-mFmR), she is based in Los Angeles and available for #mediations and #arbitrations statewide. ? Polina possesses over two decades of combined litigation and mediation experience, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide array of employment disputes. After working in the big law firm setting for eight years, she became a founding partner at Bernstein & Friedland, P.C. where she practiced for 15 years. Most recently, she has worked as a private neutral for two years with Bernstein Mediation, Inc, building an impressive reputation within the ADR community. ? She prides herself on diving deep into each matter to understand the facts, applicable law, and unique motivations and circumstances of each party. She blends skill, compassion and patience to establish her presence as a mediator, and she ensures each side feels heard while also offering a direct approach to guiding disputes toward resolution. View her full profile: https://lnkd.in/gMiQ-bc4 #MediationMonday #JudicateWest #AlternativeDisputeResolution #ADR #EmploymentLaw

We are proud to share that Judicate West neutral Johanna Bracy of our Employment Practice Group (https://lnkd.in/e6u-mFmR) will be a speaker for Los Angeles County Bar Association ADR Section's 2024 ADR Update. For more information, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eVDtUtrF #JudicateWest #AlternativeDisputeResolution #ADR #LACBA