Current
cognitive science research indicates that, despite our best intentions, we all
harbor unconscious biases which impact our behavior toward others. How do these
biases affect our work as impartial mediators and arbitrators? This
workshop invites you to explore your internal assumptions and external
practices when mediating multi-cultural disputes. This workshop reviews recent
research on implicit bias, utilizes interactive exercises to illustrate this
bias and discusses methods for increasing mediator impartiality. Through
greater self-knowledge, we hope to deepen and enhance our skills as conflict
resolution professionals.
June 1, 2011: The Mediation
Society: Professional Mediator Practices – Pre-Mediation Etiquette and Billing Practices
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The Mediation Society
Lunch workshop
April 29, 2011: The
Mediation Society's Annual Conference -Employment Mediation During Hard Financial Times
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afternoon program, co-facilitating with Cynthia Remmers, Esq.
April 15, 2011: American Bar Association ADR Conference - Mediating
in the Obama Era: Is it a Post-Racial World?
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Denver, CO
Co-presenting with Professor Carol Izumi (Hastings Law School)
April 6, 2011: Mediator
Neutrality in the Wake of Implicit Bias Research
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The Mediation Society
7:45-9am
San Francisco, CA
Co-presenting with Professor Carol Izumi (Hastings Law School)
Recent social science research shows that we all harbor unconscious bias
which impacts our behavior toward others. This interactive colloquy utilizes examples to stimulate a candid discussion
of how to address our own assumptions and biases regarding gender, age, race or ethnicity in the mediation context. The primary
goals are to begin to recognize our biases, discuss methods for dealing with these biases, and enhance the skills of conflict
resolution professionals in dealing with multi-cultural parties and issues.
March 9, 2011:
Increasing Awareness of Unconscious Bias in Mediation - Are We Really Neutral?
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1-2:30pm Oakland, CA
Recent social science research shows that we all harbor unconscious bias
which impacts our behavior toward others. This interactive workshop utilizes lecturettes and questions to identify biases
and stimulate discussion on how best to address our own assumptions regarding gender, race or ethnicity in the mediation context.
The primary goals are to begin to recognize our biases and their impact on our neutrality, discuss methods for dealing with
these biases and enhance the skills of conflict resolution professionals in mediating multi-cultural issues.
March 10, 2011: Increasing Awareness of Unconscious Bias in Mediation – Monterey College of Law,
Mandell Gisnet Center for Conflict Management
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Mandell Gisnet Center for Conflict Management
6-9pm Monterey, CA
This interactive
clinic utilizes exercises to stimulate discussion on how best to address our own assumptions and biases regarding gender,
race or ethnicity in the mediation context. The primary goals are to begin to recognize our biases, discuss methods for dealing
with these biases and enhance the skills of conflict resolution professionals in dealing with multi-cultural issues.
January 11, 2011: Developing
a Thriving Mediation Practice
JAMS San Francisco Office
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Community Boards
6-8pm
Interested in starting a mediation practice? Wonder which court panels
to join, how to market yourself or how much income to expect? Learn about the nuts and bolts of starting your practice
while thriving in the Bay Area. Led by a panel of well-respected and successful mediators in private practice who are ready
to share their wisdom and answer your questions.
November 22, 2010: Mediation
Tips for Working With Self-Represented Litigants
Alameda County Bar Association
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Alameda County Bar Association
Oakland,
CA 11:30-1:30pm Mediating with self-represented
litigants involves a different set of challenges than working with attorneys and parties together. This presentation focuses
on the unique aspects of these cases, including the extra steps mediators are advised to take in both employment and general
civil mediation. We will discuss specific pre-mediation resources in addition to mediation tips on what you may expect once
you are in session.
November 11, 2010: Effective Marketing Techniques
for Mediators - Myths, Strategies and Experiences
The Mediation Society
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Oakland,
CA
Everyone talks about the need to market one’s mediation practice,
but few know how to do this effectively. This informal discussion will focus on a review of popular marketing strategies and
an evaluation of the best sources for mediation work, with a particular focus on the challenges and opportunities in the East Bay markets.
Come learn some new marketing ideas and discuss those that work well for you in the civil, employment and family law arenas.
November 9, 2010: Increasing Awareness of Unconscious
Bias in Mediation
SEEDS CRC
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Berkeley, CA 7-9pm
We think we know our own minds … but do we? How does who we are impact our work as mediators? Does the gender, race or ethnicity of the mediator impact
a mediated outcome or the fairness of the mediation process? This workshop addresses these questions and invites you
to explore your internal assumptions and external practices when mediating multi-cultural disputes. This interactive
program presents recent research on implicit bias and utilizes exercises to illustrate how common our unconscious biases
and assumptions are. Through greater self-knowledge, we can deepen and enhance our skills as conflict resolution professionals.
November 5, 2010: The Psychology of Bias: Understanding
and Eliminating Bias in Investigations
CAlifornia Association of Workplace Investigators
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Oakland, CA
As investigators, we bring unconscious biases to our work which may impact
what we see, what we focus upon, and the final outcomes we report. The more awareness we can bring to our internal biases,
the more we can prevent their impact on our work in significant ways. This session focuses upon two types of bias studied
by social scientists – implicit bias and observer effects/confirmation bias. We will discuss how these biases function
and strategies to recognize and prevent bias from affecting the results of your investigations.
Oct. 22, 2010: Advanced Mediator Training Series - Getting Them Ready To Settle Before You Meet
The
Bar Association of San Francisco
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San Francisco, CA
Why make your work any harder? If you just accept mediation participants as they arrive, you face a raft of problems
all at once. In this session we'll take an in-depth look at all the ways you can ensure they're ready to settle when they
walk in the door. We'll also cover advanced methods for your own preparation as mediator.
August 17, 2010: Mediating In A
Multi-Cultural World: Becoming Aware Of Unconscious Bias
Community Boards/JAMS
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San Francisco, CA
July 8, 2010: Starting and Marketing Your Mediation Practice
Alameda County Bar Association, ADR Section
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Oakland,
CA
June
27, 2010: UC Berkeley Mediation Training, Guest Lecturer
Berkeley,
CA
May
8, 2010: Bar Association of San Francisco Training for Mediators, Guest Lecturer
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San
Francisco, CA
April
20, 2010: Employment Mediation: Exploring Positions and Interests
JAMS/Community Boards
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February
18, 2010: Mediation Tips for Barristers
Alameda
County Bar Association
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February
6 and 13, 2010: Conflict Resolution for HR Professionals
San
Francisco State University
November
20, 2009: Impact of Cultural Diversity in Mediation and Advocacy
Contra
Costa Bar Association MCLE Diversity Spectacular
