Cumberland Law Review Presents Mediator Rodney Max at Nov. 20 Symposium

The Cumberland Law Review will present “The Alabama Trial Attorney: Litigation Lessons from Birmingham’s Finest,” featuring mediator Rodney A. Max as one of five speakers, at Cumberland School of Law on the Samford University campus. Organizers say the Nov. 20 event promotes the law school’s commitment to continuing legal scholarship by providing a forum for outstanding trial lawyers -- and, in Mr. Max's case, a former trial attorney and 21-year mediator who is now well-known nationally -- to share their expertise with other legal professionals. Mr. Max, a principal with Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group, will deliver his talk, titled "Mediation: Its Place in the Litigation Zoo" at 9:10 a.m., just after opening remarks from Henry Strickland, dean of the Cumberland School of Law and Cody Walker, managing editor of the Cumberland Law Review.

By UWWM Mediation Staff

Mediator Judi Lane to Speak for CLE Luncheon Nov. 12

The Volusia/Flagler Association for Women Lawyers will present mediator Judi Lane, speaking on the topic "Gender and the Mediation Process -- Does Gender Even Matter?" at a Thurday, Nov. 12, luncheon. Upchurch Watson, White & Max is co-sponsor of the luncheon, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Halifax River Yacht Club, 331 S. Beach St. in Daytona Beach, Fla.

By UWWM Mediation Staff

Shareholder Robert A. Cole Nominated for ABOTA Foundation Trustee

Shareholder/mediator Robert A. "Bob" Cole has accepted a nomination to become a 2016 ABOTA (American Board of Trial Advocates) Foundation Trustee. One of the current trustees will complete a three-year term at the end of the year, leaving a vacancy on the board. "I am truly honored to be nominated for this trustee position along with John (Kim) and Peter (W. Riley)," Bob wrote as part of his candidate statement. "I have been an active member of ABOTA for 25 years, serving as an MIT (Masters in Trial) chair for the Jacksonville chapter, FLABOTA president, FLABOTA board representative and national board representative for the Jacksonville chapter."

By UWWM Mediation Staff

Mediator Ricardo Cata to Speak at HistoryMiami’s Pedro Pan Exhibit

Mediator Ricardo J. Cata MIAMI, Fla. (October 16, 2015) - Ricardo Cata , a mediator and arbitrator with Upchurch Watson White & Max,...

By Catherine Klasne

Ricado Cata to Speak on International Mediation for Coral Gables Bar Association

The October CLE Luncheon of the Coral Gables Bar Association features Ricardo Cata, a mediator and arbitrator with Upchurch Watson White & Max. Ricardo's talk is titled "The Mediation Option in International Commercial Arbitration" and is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, at Seasons 52, Coral Way 321 in Coral Gables. He will discuss the proposal that mediation should be considered a viable option or supplemental process, if not the preferred procedural environment, to resolve international business disputes. Commercial entities involved in cross-border disputes already prefer the predictability, “neutrality”, process, and enforceability of international arbitration over litigation, Ricardo says.

By UWWM Mediation Staff

It’s Mediation Week 52 Times a Year, but Upchurch Watson White & Max Has Plans for Oct. 11-17

Principal Kimberly Sands, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer (from left), Shareholder Richard Lord and mediators Lawrence Kolin and Brandon Peters pose...

By Catherine Klasne

Who-Who-Who is at Our Plantation Office?

Attorneys and their clients at our Plantation office recently have been fascinated to see a seemingly interested observer right outside the window, Nibbles the great horned owl. Two of our mediators, Judy Bass and Bob Zwicky, look at the symbol of wisdom as a good omen encouraging successful resolutions. "The clients love him and are always taking his picture," case manager Heidi Cohen says

By UWWM Mediation Staff

City of Orlando to Proclaim Oct. 11-17 Mediation Week

ORLANDO, Fla. (Oct. 1, 2015) -- Mayor Buddy Dyer will read a proclamation declaring the third week of October to be Mediation Week in Orlando at the...

By Catherine Klasne

How Professionalism Can Help in a Negotiation

Writer and mediator Howard R. Marsee knows more than a thing or two about professionalism, and he is sharing in a big way this month. First, he has published an article titled "Reflections: Professionalism as a Tool of Negotiation" in the fall 2015 edition of The Professional, a publication of the Henry Latimer Center for Professionalism. Then, on Monday (Sept. 21, 2015), Howard will follow up by presenting the latest in Upchurch Watson White & Max's CLE Webinar series.