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7 Mediation Skills Every Attorney Should Know

7 Mediation Skills Every Attorney Should Know

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7 Mediation Skills Every Attorney Should Know
About the Program

The goal of a mediator and that of an attorney are to achieve the best outcome possible for their clients. Join a mediator as they provide a breakdown of basic mediation skills that can elevate negotiations and allow lawyers to better serve their clients.

From listening to what’s unsaid, to reframing statements that can move conversations forward, this program will provide a breakdown of these basic mediation principles. This session provides a practical framework that can be integrated into countless legal scenarios. Participants will learn ways to establish a foundation of trust that will assist them in problem-solving in the courtroom as they advocate to bridge legal divides.

Speaker(s)
Mae Villanueva
Mae Villanueva

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Mae Villanueva Mediation

Mae Villanueva has mediated over a hundred litigated cases involving wage and hour claims, employment, landlord-tenant, and civil harassment disputes with the Alameda County Superior Court and her private practice. She started her career in the legal field in 2012. Mae is also a technical expert in wage and hour disputes involving the residential care facility or care home industry. She has many years of experience investigating wage claims, calculating unpaid wages, liquidated damages, meal and rest break premiums, statutory penalties, and accrued interest. Mae holds a Master’s Degree in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution and has undergone extensive mediation training with Pepperdine University’s Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution.  She sits on the Mediation Panel of the Alameda County Superior Court.

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Accreditation
Credit Hours:
1.00
Specialty Area:
None
Credit Type:
General
Original Air Date:
May 6, 2026
Accredited in:
California

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