Major disputes can be complex and varied. Managing these disputes is resource intensive and process driven and often occurs in an environment where participants can be highly emotive. It is easy for the uninitiated to get lost in the fray. The parties may find themselves in court without having managed the process and properly explored alternatives. During this session, we will explore ways of efficiently managing disputes to meet your organization's goals and objectives and avoid costly and unnecessary litigation by examining the factors that affect strategies for approaching individual disputes. Dispute management alternatives will be discussed and how they must be managed to impact outcome. You will leave the session with tips on how to manage the process and outside counsel.