Theme: Mediation 2021: Retooling for Reentry

Sixth Annual Civil and Divorce Seminar

Friday, June 4, 2021, Live and Online for the first time

9:30 AM to 9:50 AM Welcome and Introductions

Overview of Day and Welcome, Anju Jessani and Katherine Newcomer, Co-Chairs

Organization Update, Carl Peters - President

9:50 AM to 10:40 AM Featured Speaker; Angeli Gianchandani: Mediation is not a commodity; branding for success

Angeli Gianchandani  has served on the Board of Directors at Peace Direct US, a global non-profit focused on grassroots approaches to conflict resolution. She is a global brand strategist and communications leader who has spearheaded marketing initiatives for such global brands as BMW of North America and General Motors/Cadillac. She is the founder of  Mobility Girl and a  Lecturer at University of New Haven and Barnard College  

10:40-10: 50 PM Official Coffee Break

10:50 AM to 11:40 PM Panel Discussion, Getting Work and Getting Paid, Moderated by Bruce Matez with panelists, Joan Geiger and Marv Schuldiner

11:40-11:45 PM Quick Break

11:45 AM to 12:35 AM Expert Speaker, Theresa Antoniewicz: Overcoming Client Procrastination

Theresa Antoniewicz is an Accredited Professional Mediator with NJAPM with a civil practice in Monmouth Junction. She specializes in presenting conflict resolutions programs and on team building.

12:35 PM to 1:05 PM Optional Networking Lunch; Suzanne English will Demo NJAPM website

1:05 PM to 2:50 PM Afternoon Civil Workshops Organized by Felicia Farber

1:05 pm to 1:55 pm – Session 1: Procedures for conducting a 1:40 Civil case online and in person, with Felicia Farber and Michelle Cresti

1:55 PM to 2:00 Quick Break

2:00 pm to 2:50 pm – Session 2: Top Ten Mediation Tips for Settling Business Disputes, Moderated by Felicia Farber, with Jonathan Lerner and TBA 

1:05 PM to 2:50 PM Afternoon Divorce Workshops Organized by Lynn Norcia

1:05 pm to 1:55 pm Session 1:  High Conflict Divorce, Moderated by Lynn Norcia with Panelists, Gabrielle Strich and Amy Wechsler

1:55 PM to 2:00 Quick Break

2:00 pm to 2:50 pm Session 2 50/50 Parenting Plans and NJ Child Support Calculation Options with Anju Jessani and Art Lieberman

2:50-3:00 PM Official Afternoon Break

3: 00 to 3:50 PM Ethics @ Cultural Diversity Workshop: Lawrence Jones and Panel: Enhancing your mediation practice with a focus on diversity and inclusion

3:50 PM to 4 PM Closing Remarks, CLE Credits, Evaluations, Anju Jessani & Katherine Newcomer

Continuing Education Credits

6 NJ CLE’s including 1.0 Ethics Credits (Pending)

6 CPE including 1.0 Ethics Credit

5 NJAPM Credits

Meets NJ 1:40 Annual CLE requirement (Pending)

PRICING

Members registering before May 30 $99

Non-members registering before May 30 $119*

Members registering after May 30 $120

Non-members registering after May 30 $139*

NJAPM Panel Speakers and Volunteers $49

Non-Member Speakers  $0

FT Students with ID**  $49

Financial assistance available on an individual case basis            

* From April 1, any interested party can join NJAPM for $65 for membership through September 30.

** Please provide proof of full-time student status such as a transcript; email to ajessani@dwdmediation,org

Refund Policy: Full refund lessa $20 administrative processing fee before May 30. After May 30 there will be a 50% refunds for cancellations.Barring exceptional situations, there will be no refunds for no shows on the day of the event.