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October 5, 2020 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT

Webinar Only

Overview (Program Summary)

A program hosted by:

ACC Southern California

Please join us for a panel discussion on mediation strategy for successful negotiation, with a focus on effective coordination between in-house and outside counsel.  The panel will feature Hon. Howard Matz (Ret.) and Partner Mark Drooks from Bird Marella and Joni Gaudes, VP & General Counsel of ASICS America Corporation.  The speakers will deconstruct the mediation process and answer the following critical questions/topics: 

  • What are the characteristics of effective mediation briefs?
  • Should we share mediation briefs?
  • Should we have a joint session?
  • Limits on authority
  • Tips on making opening demands and first offers
  • Effective use of brackets
  • How to leverage mediator’s proposals

Topics focusing on the role of in-house counsel will include:

  • Is the in-house counsel participating as a corporate officer, litigation advocate...or both?
  • How to maintain effective relationships with both management and outside counsel
  • Do you really have full authority, and do you want it? 

Speakers

Hon. Howard Matz (Ret.), Senior Counsel, Bird Marella

Mark Drooks, Principal, Bird Marella  

Joni Gaudes, VP & General Counsel of ASICS America Corporation

CLE

Credits: 1.0
State: CA
Category: General

Contact (RSVP)

Betty St. Marie

Sponsored By

Bird Marella

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