Watch a core group of programs and participate in four hands-on practical sessions via Zoom, totaling 25 hours—enough to meet DRPA (Dispute Resolution Programs Act) and local court requirements. Then, personalize your training with one of three specialized elective tracks—general, employment law, or family law—for the remaining hours, ensuring you gain expertise in the areas that matter most to your practice.
The training is hosted on BHBA+, a custom-built online CLE platform that tracks viewing and automatically issues certificates based on attendance. The platform also features a user-friendly dashboard for easy progress tracking, similar to regular CLE compliance.
This training qualifies for at least 40 hours of CLE credit, including two hours of Legal Ethics.
Watch a core group of programs, then participate in at least four hands-on practical sessions, conveniently offered via Zoom throughout the year, to complete the 25 hours. Round out your training by selecting one of three specialty focused elective tracks—general, employment law, or family law—for an additional 15 hours of content designed to deepen your skills based on your interests.
This 15-hour self-paced portion covers the theory and key skills of dispute resolution, focusing on communication, problem-solving, and the role of neutral parties.
This 10-hour practical training offers hands-on experience in dispute resolution through simulated role plays, observations, and real-world services examples.
These 15-hour self-paced elective tracks offer specialized training in Employment Law, Family Law, and General Topics. Choose the one that fits you best, or watch all three.
Get to know the faculty and explore the topics covered in each section. Click on each section to learn more.
Family Law and General electives will be released later this year.
Get to know the faculty and explore the topics covered in each section. Click on each section to learn more. Family Law and General electives will be released later this year.
This portion of the training consists of 15 self-paced hours, providing participants with a comprehensive foundation in dispute resolution, including the history and theory of its role as a problem-solving technique within the justice system. It emphasizes key communication and problem-solving skills, the roles and responsibilities of neutral parties, and techniques for managing disputes and achieving settlements. Participants will engage with real-world case scenarios such as landlord-tenant disputes, master the administrative aspects of dispute resolution, including case intake and settlement agreements, and grasp the significance of voluntary, consensual participation throughout the process.
Get to know the faculty: Robert M. Cohen of Law Offices of Robert M. Cohen; Sidney Kanazawa, Alternative Resolution Centers; Shannon C. Lamb of Shannon C. Lamb APC; Matthew P. Lane of Lane ADR; Hon. Dalila Lyons (Ret.) of Signature Resolution; Sylvia Mayer of S. Mayer Law PLLC; Lisa B. Morgan of Mediation with Lisa B. Morgan; Phyllis Pollack of PGP Mediation; Rebekah Ratliff of JAMS; Angela Reddock-Wright of Signature Resolution; Hon. Gail Tusan of JAMS; and Devin Tucker of Alternative Resolution Centers.
This training is free for most BHBA members, public interest lawyers, or those who commit to volunteering with BHBA’s Mandatory Fee Arbitration Program or Resolve Law LA. The training is housed on BHBA+, BHBA’s custom-built online CLE platform. Sustainer members have access to 25 hours of OnDemand CLE, while Professional or higher members enjoy unlimited access.
Non-members can purchase access to Mediation Basics, four practical training sessions, one elective track, and training materials for $1,800. Additional elective tracks are available for $675 each.
This training is free for most BHBA members*, public interest lawyers, and those who commit to volunteer for pro bono mediation programs. All others can purchase access to Mediation Basics, four practical training sessions, one elective track, and training materials for $1,800. Additional elective tracks are available for $675 each.
*The training is housed on BHBA+, BHBA’s custom-built online CLE platform. Sustainer members have access to 25 hours of OnDemand CLE, while Professional or higher members enjoy unlimited access.
Each 40-hour training provides a total of 40 hours of CLE, including two hours of Legal Ethics (70 hours total with all three elective tracks), access to at least 10 hours of hands-on practical training, educational materials and reference guides, additional handouts, a user-friendly dashboard for easy progress tracking, and a certificate of completion.
