AR124-WEB - Advanced Mediation Tips and the ABC's of Mediating

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Webinar Course Description

There are numerous Mediation styles and techniques that can resolve cases in an amicable manner. Learn advanced tips, such as defusing and approaching impairments, as well as the ABC’s of Mediation from Jeffrey W. Brend. Mr. Brend is an AAML certified mediator and arbitrator, and has over 30 years of mediation and litigation experience. He will utilize his years of experience as an ASA to show how these skills can be utilized in the appraisal and litigation process.

Course Audience

Anyone interested in learning better communication skills with attorneys, parties, mental health professionals, collaborative attorneys, and mediators.

Instructor Information

Jeffrey W. Brend , ASA | Levin & Brend, P.C.

Jeffrey W. Brend, JD, CPA/ABV, ASA, CFE, CFF, CDFA, AAML, is a Principal of the nationally recognized family law, forensic accounting, tax and business valuation practice Levin & Brend, P.C in Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Brend is a Past President of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Illinois Chapter. Mr. Brend is a CPA who is also a AAML Certified Family Law Arbitrator and Mediator. He is the only person in the country who is a CPA, fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, a Senior Appraiser with the American Society of Appraisers, Accredited Business Valuator with AICPA and a Certified Fraud Examiner.

Agenda

There is no available agenda for this course.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course,students will be able to:

• Conduct mediation sessions utilizing various techniques to maximize effectiveness;
• Organize timing, groupings of people, and topics to gain trust and efficiency in the process;
• Facilitate resolutions between persons with dissimilar interests and concerns;
• Communicate words that allow you to diffuse combative situations; and
• Decipher body language and other non-verbal cues.