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SUMMARY:Expert Tips for Settling Class Actions in 2026
DESCRIPTION:Register now for our free CLE Webinar at noon ET Friday\, May 29\, 2026 \nRegister Now –> \nThis webinar brings together an experienced panel of mediators\, attorneys and a federal judge to examine current strategies for resolving complex class actions. Moderated by mediator Lance August Harke\, the panel features The Hon. David R. Proctor\, plaintiff attorney David L. Selby II\, defense attorney Frank A. Zacherl and mediator Rodney A. Max. Panelists will address emerging trends in class action filings\, increasing case complexity and heightened judicial scrutiny of settlements and fee requests. \nThe program will provide practical guidance on building effective “settlement relationships\,” utilizing advanced mediation techniques\, structuring settlement agreements and navigating key issues such as injunctive relief\, objector challenges\, and attorneys’ fees. Ethical considerations in class action negotiations and strategies for obtaining judicial approval will also be discussed\, offering attendees actionable insights for successfully managing and resolving class action disputes in today’s litigation environment. \nJoin our panelists for this free-CLE Webinar\, noon to 1 p.m. ET Friday\, May 29\, 2026. Attendees will be eligible for 1.0 General continuing legal education credits\, plus 1.0 civil trial certification credits\, from The Florida Bar. Alabama MCLE accreditation is pending. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar \nFeatured Presenters \nRodney A. Max \nAmong more than 8\,000 mediations Rodney Max has led are federal and state class and mass actions in consumer products\, services and statutory remedies spanning insurance\, pharmaceuticals\, transportation\, and environmental\, computer\, cellphone\, and other technological issues (TCPA\, FCRA\, DPPA). \nR. David Proctor  \nDave has been a U.S. District Court Judge for the Northern District of Alabama since 2003. While in private practice\, prior to his judicial career\, his clients included Xerox Corp.\, O’Neal Steel\, The Children’s Hospital of Alabama\, Helen Keller Hospital\, Norwood Clinic\, North American Bus Industries\, Inc.\, and Southeast Alabama Medical Center \nDavid L. Selby II \nDavid is the Practice Group Leader of Bailey Glasser’s nationally ranked Mass Torts Practice Group and has extensive experience in nationwide class actions and MDL proceedings. He has served as a leader in major product liability and mass tort litigations\, and led the plaintiffs’ team in a landmark $239 million class action. \nFrank A. Zacherl \nFrank is a partner with Shutts & Bowen LLP and leader of the firm’s Class Action team. An AV-rated trial lawyer\, he focuses on complex civil litigation\, class action defense\, and high-stakes commercial disputes\, and has handled national and statewide class actions in state and federal courts throughout Florida. \nLance A. Harke \nBefore becoming a full-time neutral\, Lance Harke practiced in the area of multi-state consumer class action litigation. He has served as lead class counsel or a member of the plaintiffs’ steering committee in a wide variety of national multi-district mass tort and class action litigations\, including some of the largest cases in U.S. history. \nSystem Requirements \nPC-\, Mac®- and Mobile attendees: Click here for system requirements. All you need is a smartphone to attend! \n(800) 264-2622 | cklasne@uww-adr.com \n \nClick below to make sure you find out about our monthly CLE Webinar series in a timely manner\, as well as other educational opportunities we sponsor. \nJoin Our Email List
URL:https://www.uww-adr.com/event/expert-tips-for-settling-class-actions-in-2026/
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SUMMARY:Mastering Mediation: Strategies for Successful Outcomes Before\, During and After Mediation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our free Florida CLE and CME Webinar at noon ET Wednesday\, July 29\, 2026 \nRegister Now –> \n\n\n\n\nThis webinar features Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediators Scott R. Schomber and Michael A. Weiss\, who draw upon decades of combined experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in complex civil litigation. \nThe program examines practical strategies that improve the effectiveness of mediation advocacy from both plaintiff and defense perspectives. Topics include preparation before mediation\, early case development\, evaluation of liability and damages\, insurance coverage and settlement authority\, effective presentations during mediation\, negotiation techniques\, strategic use of the mediator\, and approaches for overcoming impasse. \nThrough practical guidance drawn from extensive mediation experience\, attendees will gain tools to better prepare clients\, negotiate effectively\, and increase the likelihood of successful resolution. \nThe Florida Bar has accredited this Webinar for 1.0 hours of General Continuing Legal Education (CLE). \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.\n\n\n\nFeatured Presenters \nScott R. Schomber \nScott R. Schomber’s unique background as an advocate for individuals\, insurance carriers\, and businesses allows him to understand and respect the viewpoints of all parties at the mediation table. A Florida Supreme Court certified circuit civil mediator and qualified arbitrator\, Scott couples his insight with 30 years of litigation experience to assist parties in reaching resolution and thereby avoiding the uncertainty of going to court. \nMichael A. Weiss \nMichael Weiss has been a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator since 2015 and is adept at helping disputing parties develop options for resolution. Mike began his career defending personal injury and medical malpractice claims on behalf of insurance companies\, corporations\, physicians\, hospitals\, governmental entities and business owners. In 2005\, Mike represented only injured plaintiffs until becoming a full-time neutral. \n \nSystem Requirements \nPC-\, Mac®- and Mobile attendees: Click here for system requirements. All you need is a smartphone to attend! \n(800) 264-2622 | cklasne@uww-adr.com \n  \nClick below to make sure you find out about our monthly CLE Webinar series in a timely manner\, as well as other educational opportunities we sponsor. \nJoin Our Email List
URL:https://www.uww-adr.com/event/mastering-mediation-strategies-for-successful-outcomes-before-during-and-after-mediation/
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SUMMARY:Keys to Successful Commercial Mediations
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our free Florida CLE and CME Webinar at noon ET Wednesday\, September 30\, 2026 \nRegister Now –> \nThis free-attendance webinar\, “Keys to Successful Commercial Mediations\,” examines the strategic decisions that can improve the outcome of complex commercial disputes before\, during and throughout the mediation process. \nCharles M. Greene\, Alan C. Espy and moderator Lawrence Kolin\, all experienced mediators\, will discuss when to schedule mediation\, how commercial mediations differ from other civil disputes\, effective preparation by counsel and mediator\, and practical negotiation techniques that help parties reach resolution. The program is designed for attorneys who handle business\, commercial and complex civil litigation and want practical strategies they can apply immediately. \nThe Florida Bar has accredited this Webinar for 1.0 hours of General Continuing Legal Education (CLE). \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nFeatured Presenters \nCharles M. Greene \nCharlie Greene joined UWWM over 3½ years ago after more than 32 years as a Florida Circuit Judge\, including service in the complex civil litigation division. During his judicial career\, he presided over more than 1\,000 jury trials. He is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil\, Family and Appellate Mediator and a Qualified Arbitrator. He has mediated over 900 varied matters. \nAlan C. Espy \nAlan Espy brings over 40 years of civil trial experience to his mediation practice\, including substantial work in commercial litigation\, representing both defendants and plaintiffs. He has been a Florida Bar board-certified civil trial lawyer since 1992 and is listed in Best Lawyers in America. He is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator and Qualified Arbitrator. \nLawrence Kolin \nLawrence Kolin has mediated thousands of state and federal civil matters\, including complex disputes\, and has been a full-time neutral since 2010. A former General Magistrate in Florida’s 9th Judicial Circuit\, he has over 30 years of experience\, representing plaintiffs and defendants. He is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil and Appellate Mediator and Qualified Arbitrator. \n \nSystem Requirements \nPC-\, Mac®- and Mobile attendees: Click here for system requirements. All you need is a smartphone to attend! \n(800) 264-2622 | cklasne@uww-adr.com \n  \nClick below to make sure you find out about our monthly CLE Webinar series in a timely manner\, as well as other educational opportunities we sponsor. \nJoin Our Email List
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SUMMARY:Current Trends in Mediation
DESCRIPTION:Register for our free CLE Webinar at noon ET Thursday\, October 15\, 2026 \nRegister Now –> \nMediation continues to evolve\, and effective advocacy requires lawyers to think strategically about each stage of the process. \nJoin UWWM mediators Najla A. Bubtana\, John D. Jopling\, Alan C. Espy and Jeanne K. Spital for a practical discussion of current issues and approaches in mediation. Drawing on their extensive experience as litigators and neutrals\, the panel will discuss pre-mediation preparation\, effective opening statements\, settlement strategy and case evaluation\, considerations in multi-defendant cases\, the appropriate use of technology and artificial intelligence in mediation practice\, recent changes affecting mediated settlement agreements\, and mediation-arbitration (“med-arb”). \nThe program will offer practical guidance attorneys can use to prepare for mediation\, advocate effectively during the process and help move cases toward resolution. \nThe Florida Bar has approved this webinar for 1.5 General/0.5 Ethics credits of CLE. \nFeatured Presenters \nNajla A. Bubtana \nNajla has extensive civil litigation experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants throughout Florida. Her practice has included personal injury\, premises liability\, automobile negligence\, first-party property\, commercial disputes and other complex civil matters. A University of Miami School of Law graduate\, she is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator and Certified Professional Coach\, with additional training in communication and problem-solving. \nJohn D. Jopling \nJohn brings nearly four decades of civil trial experience to his ADR practice. A former senior partner and president of Dell Graham\, P.A.\, he tried cases throughout Florida’s courts and maintained board certification in civil trial law for more than 30 years. Recognized by his peers through Super Lawyers and the American College of Trial Lawyers\, John transitioned to full-time mediation in 2022 and applies deep litigation insight and practical judgment to help parties achieve resolution. \nAlan C. Espy \nAlan brings over 40 years of civil trial experience to his mediation practice\, including substantial work in commercial litigation\, representing both defendants and plaintiffs. He has been a Florida Bar board-certified civil trial lawyer since 1992 and is listed in Best Lawyers in America. He is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator and Qualified Arbitrator. His broad practice has also included personal injury\, wrongful death\, insurance coverage\, and probate and trust litigation. \nJeanne K. Spital \nJeanne was a civil litigator for more than three decades\, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts. Her practice has encompassed personal injury and torts\, professional and products liability\, construction defects\, contractual disputes and intellectual property. A full-time neutral since 2023\, she is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator who draws on extensive trial experience and a practical\, creative approach to dispute resolution. \n \nSystem Requirements \nAll you need is a smartphone to attend! \n(800) 264-2622 | cklasne@uww-adr.com \nClick below to make sure you find out about our monthly CLE Webinar series in a timely manner\, as well as other educational opportunities we sponsor. \nJoin Our Email List
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