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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
URL:https://www.uww-adr.com/event/keys-to-successful-commercial-mediations/
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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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