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.

The First Amendment Foundation (FAF) will hold an interactive symposium highlighting 30 years of cameras in the courtroom in Florida on September 23, 2008 at the Poynter Institute in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Principals, Lawrence M. Watson, Jr. and Rodney A. Max and Shareholder, A. Michelle Jernigan spoke at the ACCTM 2008 Retreat and Conference.

A. Michelle Jernigan and Richard B. Lord, shareholders with UWWM and co-directors of the firm's Family Business services panel, collaborated on an article titled, "The Mediator's Role in the Family Business".

Richard B. Lord has recently completed and received a certificate from the Advanced Negotiation Program of Instruction for Lawyers at Harvard Law School.