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.

By UWWM Mediation Staff

It’s Time for ABA Blawg 100 Nominations!

We can't nominate our own blog or that of anyone affiliated with Upchurch Watson White & Max, but Sunday (Aug. 16, 2015) is the deadline for...

By Catherine Klasne

We Remember South Florida Mediator, Arbitrator, Teacher Mel Rubin

The day after we posted our remembrance, a beautifully written obituary was published by The Miami Herald. For more details about Mr. Rubin's...

By Catherine Klasne

UWWM Founding Principal Larry Watson Wins Press Excellence in ADR Award

One of the first orders of business at the 23rd annual conference of the Florida Dispute Resolution Center was to present Lawrence M. "Larry" Watson Jr., a founding principal of Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group, with the Sharon Press Excellence in ADR Award. At the July 31, 2015, opening plenary session, Janice M. Fleischer, outgoing director of the DRC, commented she was glad to be taking part in honoring Mr. Watson at the final DRC conference over which she will preside. She explained the Press Award is not given annually, and that it takes action by a special committee of five leaders in the field to determine whether there will be an honoree.

By UWWM Mediation Staff

UWWM’s “Lean In” Group Introduces Grit Program

Thanks to all who participated in UWWM’s "Lean In"-inspired luncheon on July 29, 2015, at UWWM’s Maitland office. Partner Kimberly Sands and Shareholder Michelle Jernigan presented an introduction to The Grit Project developed by the ABA Section on Litigation, Women in Litigation. Upchurch Watson White & Max is in its second year of CLE programs designed to explore issues of advocacy and professional development for those who wish to improve their litigation skills and the business of practicing law through research, shared experience, and recommended strategies.

By UWWM Mediation Staff

Four UWWM Mediatorsto Share Vexing Situations With Colleagues at DRC Conference

Four mediators from Upchurch Watson White & Max will present two 75-minute workshops to at least 100 colleagues at the 23rd annual conference of the Florida Dispute Resolution Center on Friday and Saturday. They are drawing on decades of experience to flesh out their program, "How Do You Deal With This? Ethical Dilemmas and Practical Quandaries During Mediation."

By UWWM Mediation Staff

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