Participants will be introduced to approaches to mediation, managing difficult clients, effectively communicating a client’s position to the mediator, positioning a client for resolution, and time management during mediation.
$45
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Participants will be introduced to approaches to mediation, managing difficult clients, effectively communicating a client’s position to the mediator, positioning a client for resolution, and time management during mediation.
Hon. Vanessa A. Zecher (Ret.) has over 20 years of experience, both as an attorney and as a judge, overseeing the litigation of hundreds of family law cases. Judge Zecher has managed myriad family law cases, including high-asset property characterization and division, financial support and child custody. She has conducted countless judicially supervised settlement conferences, where she assisted families in resolving their disputes to let them move forward without the financial and emotional burdens of the court process. Judge Zecher strongly supports the ADR process and provides the judicial guidance and direction necessary to allow a family to take charge of its own resolution.
Judge Zecher is also a strong advocate of the arbitration process as a streamlined alternative to litigation in the judicial system. She brought her civil background to criminal court to assist in complex discovery (including e-discovery) and calendar management. By presiding over multiple, complex jury trials, including two capital cases, and supervising the criminal division, Judge Zecher has developed the skills to manage the arbitration process in the manner intended by the parties.
Prior to joining the bench, Judge Zecher founded her own law firm, primarily focused on family law matters, where she managed 15 employees. She continued service as a court-appointed civil arbitrator and early neutral evaluator in general civil matters. She also litigated employment matters in federal and state court representing plaintiffs and defendants. Prior to becoming a judge, she was recognized for her outstanding contributions to the Santa Clara County Family Court and as a pro bono attorney of the year in Federal court (Northern District). Judge Zecher also served as a discovery referee and private attorney mediator in family law matters.
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This program is free for members at the Sustainer or higher level and OnDemand subscribers. Economy members pay the full rate. Join first, then login to BHBA+ to access this program.
Watch any CLE and your certificate is automatically emailed to you within minutes and is also stored in your BHBA+ profile for easy access. Login to BHBA+ and effortlessly visualize your CLE credits, monitor deadlines, and stay ahead of your compliance requirements with our intuitive progress tracking. Stream all CLEs on your phone, tablet, and computer when and where they fit your schedule.
Live Webinars are free for all members. OnDemand is free for members at the Sustainer or higher level. Economy members pay the full rate.
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