CLE & Events

Calling all members of The Florida Bar who handle arbitration—or anyone who’s interested in learning more about arbitration in Florida. Please join us for the ADR Section’s Arbitration Committee for Arbitrator’s Forums on the second Tuesday of each month. The December 12 forum topic is “The Challenges of Being a Panel Arbitrator.” Learn more about intra-panel arbitrator relations, including apparent and actual neutrality, among other aspects of the dynamics that arise under such circumstances.

The Zoom credentials are the same for each Forum:

• Join the Zoom Meeting here
• Meeting ID: 817 1009 4208
• Passcode: 567343

The ADR Section’s Arbitration Committee introduced the forum to create a community of better arbitration neutrals in our state. Join your fellow Florida neutrals on Zoom to discuss what works, what puzzles you, and what might improve your practice. Questions? Contact ADR Section Arbitration Committee Chair Patricia H. Thompson, FCIArb, at 305-794-4345 cell, 305-371-5267 office or pthompson@jamsadr.com for more information.

What: TFB ADR Section’s Arbitrator’s Forum
When: Second Tuesday of each month
Time: 8–9 AM

Presented by Jeffrey Adelman, Leonore Greller, and Meah Rothman Tell. This program is part of an ongoing CLE series on non-binding arbitration hosted by the ADR and Trial Lawyers Sections of The Florida Bar. Course number 8187 is approved for 1 CLE; 1 Civil Trial certification credit. ADR and Trial Lawyers Section members register for only $65. REGISTER

More and more cases are being referred by the courts to mandatory non-binding arbitration. This presentation will focus on arbitration advocates’ professionalism, preparation, and effective representation of clients in non-binding arbitration.  These advocacy “tips” are designed to assist attorneys in navigating the non-binding arbitration process to best represent their clients while maintaining their professionalism throughout the process.

Presenters:
Jeffrey Adelman, Esq.
Leonore Greller, Esq.
Meah Rothman Tell, Esq.

12:00 PM – 12:05 PM
Introduction of the Topic and the Speakers and logistics for posting questions during the webinar

12:05 PM – 12:15 PM
Professionalism matters. Guidelines for Professionalism. Arbitrator Responsibilities to the Court and the Arbitration Process– Rules 11.050 and 11.060. Understanding how professionalism and arbitration benefits your client. Virtual arbitrations. Green arbitrations. Dealing with self-represented parties. Are both parties present?

12:15 PM – 12:20 PM
Pre-arbitration issues. Selecting the arbitrator or use court-appointed arbitrator. Pre-arbitration conferences. Written summaries of case

12:20 PM – 2:40 PM
Preparation is key. From case management orders to meticulous presentations. Provide the arbitrator with the information they need to render an award in favor of your client, including providing case law. Use of affidavits, live testimony, reports, depositions

12:40 PM – 12:55 PM
Other Advocacy Tips for Effective Representation. Know the rules, statutes, local administrative orders and policies. Make it clear what relief you are seeking. What type of award you are seeking (simple, reasoned or full award)

12:55 PM – 1:00 PM
Questions and Answers

Live Zoom webinar presented by Christopher M. Shulman and Rodney G. Romano. This program is part of an ongoing series on non-binding arbitration hosted by the ADR and Trial Lawyers Sections of The Florida Bar. Course number 8190 is approved for 2 CLE; 2 Civil Trial certification credits. ADR and Trial Lawyers Section members register for only $65. REGISTER

Courts are increasingly sending Circuit and County Civil matters to nonbinding arbitration under Fla. Stat. § 44.103 and Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.820. Yet, relatively few attorneys have much, if any, experience representing clients in this forum. This presentation, which is one of a 4-part series presented by the Florida Bar ADR Section, is intended to orient counsel to process, showing: (a) a short pre-hearing conference with the arbitrator; (b) a nonbinding arbitration hearing itself; and (c) a glimpse into the arbitrator’s deliberations and award.

10:00 AM – 10:05 AM
Introductions

10:05 AM – 10:15 AM
Prehearing Conference between arbitrator and counsel

10:15 AM – 10:55 AM
Nonbinding Arbitration Hearing: arbitrator convenes; each counsel makes presentations

10:55 AM – 11:08 AM
Posthearing arbitrator deliberation and explanation of award

11:08 AM – 11:30 AM
Q&A by attendees as to hearing and arbitrator tasks

• Discussion of handout materials
• Arbitration Guidelines Documents (both presenters’)
• Additional discussion regarding attorney prep and presentation (time permitting)
• Conclusion

The ADR Section is hosting forums next spring that are geared toward Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division members. We hope to generate interest in the ADR Section’s monthly forums for mediators and arbitrators—and hopefully, recruit some YLD members to join the section. Please share the information with young lawyers who might be interested.

March 1 Mediation Forum for YLD Members:  Everything you ever wanted to know about Mediation but were afraid to ask

• Friday, March 1, 2024, from 12-1 PM
• Join the Zoom Meeting here.
• Meeting ID: 623 409 5288
• One tap mobile: +13052241968,,6234095288# US

Actual date TBA. Panelists:  Meah Tell and Leonore Greller (additional panelists TBA).

This program is part of an ongoing series on non-binding arbitration hosted by the ADR and Trial Lawyers Sections of The Florida Bar. Details and registration will be available soon.

Arbitrator’s Forum—Special Session for The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division. Join us to learn the nuts and bolts of Arbitration. Facilitated by Ana Cristina Maldonado. Additional details will be available soon.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84258131703?pwd=YXhBQVRqZDV0YzN5QjdjZENPa0xLdz09

Meeting ID: 842 5813 1703
Passcode: 564589

The ADR Section is hosting forums next spring that are geared toward Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division members. We hope to generate interest in the ADR Section’s monthly forums for mediators and arbitrators—and hopefully, recruit some YLD members to join the section. Please share the information with young lawyers who might be interested.

March 12 Arbitration Forum for YLD Members:  Everything you ever wanted to know about Arbitration but were afraid to ask.

• Tuesday, March 12, 2024 @ 12 noon Arbitration Forum
• Join the Zoom meeting here.
• Meeting ID: 842 5813 1703
• One tap mobile: +13052241968,,84258131703# US

Panelists:  Jerry Albrecht, Chardean Hill, Anne Kevlin (additional presenters TBA).

This program is part of an ongoing series on non-binding arbitration hosted by the ADR and Trial Lawyers Sections of The Florida Bar. Details and registration will be available soon.