Rod Max, will be presenting "Ten Key Steps to a Successful Mediation: Preparation, Presentation and Negotiation" on Wednesday, February 25 at the 2009 Florida Justice Association (FJA) Workhorse Seminar.

Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Sandra C. Upchurch to the firm's mediation panel.

Lawrence M. Watson Jr., principal with Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group, will present at the 2009 MidWinter meeting of the American Bar Association (ABA) Forum on the Construction Industry.

Upchurch Watson White & Max is pleased to announce the creation of a specialty group designed to facilitate negotiations with government agencies.

Philip H. Elliott, Jr., mediator with Upchurch Watson White and Max and a 50 Year member of The Florida Bar, was recognized for his half-century of service to the Volusia County legal community at the Volusia County Bar Association (VCBA) annual Traditions Night.

Rod Max recently had the privilege of mediating the resolution of a $133 Million derivative action in connection with HealthSouth and one of its previous investment bankers.

Michelle Jernigan, shareholder with Upchurch Watson White & Max and co-director of the firm's Family Business services panel, will be presenting "Conflict Resolution in the Family Business" to Stetson University's Future Leaders Association (FLA) on November 17, 2008.

Principal, Michael S. Orfinger, was a guest on WNDB radio program It's Your Money, Tuesday October 14, 2008 from 9:06 - 10:00 AM.

The nationally recognized mediation firm of Upchurch, Watson, White & Max is pleased to announce the appointment of Roger J. Larue to the firm s mediation panel.

The FEC's Board of Advisors is a select group of individuals whose experience and talents help foster a nurturing and innovative learning environment for the center.