Lawrence Kolin to Explore Federal Court Mediation in ADR Section’s Free CLE/CME Program
Upchurch Watson White & Max mediator Lawrence H. Kolin will join the Hon. Paul G. Byron, U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Florida, as a presenter for the Florida Bar ADR Section’s July Lunch & Learn program, presented in collaboration with the Florida Dispute Resolution Center.
UWWM’s Presence at Angeion Mega Summit Generates Positive Feedback
Upchurch Watson White & Max’s participation in the 2026 Angeion Mega Summit — including mediator Steven Jaffe’s appearance as a featured speaker — continues to generate positive responses well after the conference concluded.
In Memoriam: Retired Mediator, Former Judge Richard S. Graham
Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group mourns the loss of our friend and colleague, Judge Richard Shaw Graham, who passed away on June 2, 2026, at the age of 83.
Upchurch Watson White & Max Welcomes Former Alabama AG Bill Baxley to Mediation Panel
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 28, 2026 – Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group is pleased to announce that William “Bill” Baxley, II, has joined its panel of mediators, bringing with him one of the most distinguished and wide-ranging legal careers in Alabama history.
Complexities of Trucking Mediations
Approved by The Florida Bar for 1.0 Hrs. General/ 1.0 certification credit in Civil Trial and Business Litigation. Florida Bar Course #2603118N until 10/31/2027 Presented by: John B. Marion IV […]
UWWM Mediators to Speak for Miami-Dade Bar’s Florida Law Con 2026
Upchurch Watson White & Max mediators Michael A. Weiss and Scott R. Schomber will be featured speakers at the Florida Law Con 2026 virtual conference on Friday, April 10, 2026. […]
Steven R. Jaffe to Speak at In-Person FJA Workhorse Session
ORLANDO, Fla. (March 17, 2026) — Wednesday evening, mediator Steven R. Jaffe, a full-time neutral with Upchurch Watson White & Max, will speak at the 2026 FJA’s John Romano Workhorse® Seminar in Orlando. His session, “The Art and Methodology of Anticipating & Responding to What‑If Scenarios in Mediation & Settlement Negotiations,” is scheduled for 7 p.m. during the Annual Settlement & Negotiation Institute.
Michelle Jernigan to Present Plenary on Neuroscience of Mediation at ABA Construction Law Midwinter Conference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DANA POINT, Calif. (January 24, 2026) — A. Michelle Jernigan, a principal and full-time mediator and arbitrator with Upchurch Watson White & Max, will be a featured […]
4 UWWM Mediators Inducted Into National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
Upchurch Watson White & Max is pleased to announce that mediators Robin A. Blanton, Sheri L. Critelli, Vincent M. “Vinny” D’Assaro and Michael A. Weiss have been inducted into the Florida Chapter of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals for 2026. Their selection follows the Academy’s peer-vote review and due-diligence client interviews conducted in recent weeks.
UWWM Neutrals Contribute Insight on Evolving Nonbinding Arbitration in Latest FJA Journal
Upchurch Watson White & Max neutrals Lawrence H. Kolin and Steven R. Jaffe are featured prominently in the November–December issue of the Florida Justice Association Journal, where they offer a timely exploration of one of Florida’s most misunderstood ADR tools: nonbinding arbitration under § 44.103, Fla. Stat.