Appellate Mediation: It’s Not Too Late

About this program
Why appellate mediation can make sense even if a case proved resistant to settlement before, and how the dynamic differs from mediating cases still in the trial court. Plus, what you need to know about the Second District and Ninth Circuit appellate mediation programs.
John Derrick is a mediator and arbitrator with Alternative Resolution Centers and the American Arbitration Association. Before focusing full-time on ADR, John had an appellate law practice for almost 20 years. He is a former Chair of the State Bar’s Committee on Appellate Courts and a former Editor-in-Chief of California Litigation. He has been on the Second District Court of Appeal mediation panel since 2008.
This OnDemand CLE program earns 1 hour of General credit in California. It aired August 28, 2024 and features John Derrick.
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