Conference Brochure - Northwest Dispute Resolution Conference

THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF LAW WASHINGTON STATE BAR ASSOCIATION ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION SECTION KING COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION SECTION WASHINGTON MEDIATION ASSOCIATION RESOLUTION WASHINGTON

PRESENT THE

24th ANNUAL

NORTHWEST DISPUTE RESOLUTION CONFERENCE MARCH 22-23, 2018 UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF LAW WILLIAM H. GATES HALL, SEATTLE

Nationally Recognized Speakers and Timely Topics Including: KEN CLOKE “Global Conflicts and Possibilities for Resolution” and “Recent Advances in Neurophysiology, Math and Physics” LOUIS DEKMAR “Murder, Apology and Reconciliation: One Town’s Tale” BRUCE EDWARDS “The Business of Mediation” and “The Mediator’s Mind” KEVIN JOHN FONG “Transcultural Leadership: Building Individual and Institutional Cultural Capacity” RANDY KISER “Soft Skills for Effective Lawyers” NINA MEIERDING “The Mediator’s Mind” and “The Power of Listening”

REGISTER NOW: law.uw.edu/reg/adr

NORTHWEST DISPUTE RESOLUTION CONFERENCE

WHO SHOULD ATTEND Attorneys, attorney mediators, community mediators, ombuds, advocates in mediation and arbitration, human resource professionals, students and anyone involved or interested in conflict resolution who has a commitment to helping others resolve disputes with dignity.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM The 24th Annual Northwest Dispute Resolution Conference will be held on March 22 and 23, 2018 at the University of Washington School of Law. It features a wide variety of dispute resolution topics in more than 45 sessions covering communications, negotiations and other interpersonal skills applicable to work and personal life.

SESSION HIGHLIGHTS Prominent speakers from around the region and around the country will cover topics including: •

High conflict parties

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Mediator resilience

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Balancing power in mediation

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Mediation advocacy

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Conflict and brain function

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Impasse techniques

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Cultural competence

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Forgiveness

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Marketing for ADR advocates

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Improvisational thinking

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A scavenger hunt, a dramatic performance and a whole lot more

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CONFERENCE SPONSORS

WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT PLATINUM LEVEL American Arbitration Association WSBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Section GOLD LEVEL Maisano Mediation Washington Arbitration & Mediation Service (WAMS) SILVER LEVEL ADR Roundtable Foster Pepper Schlemlein Fick & Scruggs BENEFACTORS LEVEL Phil Cutler/Cutler ADR Davis Wright Tremaine Judicial Dispute Resolution (JDR) Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson Donna Lurie/Lurie Workplace Solutions The William D. Ruckelshaus Center SUPPORTER LEVEL The Beles Group Judicial Arbitration & Mediation Service (JAMS) Keith Law & Mediation Regina Lyons/Counterpoint Resolutions Philip Mediation Joanna T. Roth, Attorney at Law Washington Mediation Association (WMA)

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2018 Registration: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Session 1: 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. 1.1 Soft Skills for Effective Lawyers* 1.2 Community Mediation in an Evaluative World 1.3 Global Conflicts & Possibilities for Resolution 1.4 Understanding Conflict in Terms of Brain Function 1.5 Implicit Bias - Canceled 1.6 Dueling Perspectives: Mediator & Litigator 1.7 Ombuds’ ADR Toolkit Session 2: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. 2.1 Interim Measures in Arbitration 2.2 Platinum Listening 2.3 Interaction Dynamics & Persuasion Strategies 2.4 Cultural Competence* 2.5 Community Relations Service 2.6 Neutrality & Activism 2.7 Mediator Resilience Lunch Sessions: 1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. L1.1 Recent Advances in Neurophysiology, Math & Physics L1.2 Ready, Set, Be Kind! Scavenger Hunts (Part 1) L1.3 Phrasing Matters: Message Virality Based on Twitter Session 3: 2:30 – 3:45 p.m. 3.1 How to Draft a Custom Dispute Resolution Clause 3.2 A School District’s Collaborative Restorative Practices 3.3 Connecting Mediation to Civility, Other & Power 3.4 What’s the Mediator’s Ethical Role?* 3.5 Murder, Apology and Reconciliation 3.6 Alternatives to Voice: Writing 3.7 Lessons Learned from the Masters: Founding Fathers

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Session 4: 4 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. 4.1 Don’t Be the Inadvertent Information Sieve 4.2 Cultural Diversity, Bias, & Balancing Power* 4.3 Forgiveness: Why it Matters in Mediation 4.4 Mediation Ethics* 4.5 It’s not all Handcuffs and Car Chases 4.6 Transforming Impasse 4.7 From Emergency Rooms to Public Policy Reception at Burke Museum: 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2018 Registration and Check-In: 8 – 9 a.m. Session 5: 9 – 10 a.m. 5.1 Psychology of Negotiation in Mediation 5.2 What Needs ADDRESSING? * 5.3 The Business of Mediation 5.4 The Clash of Honor & Dignity Cultures 5.5 Are You Encouraging Unauthorized Practice of Law?* 5.6 Improvisational Thinking 5.7 Theatre of Mediation* Session 6: 10:15 – 11:30 a.m. 6.1 Just a Lawyer or “Problem Solver!” 6.2 What Good is Mediator Certification? 6.3 From Parent to Co-Parent to Stepparent 6.4 The Mediator’s Mind 6.5 What’s Age Got to Do with It? 6.6 Healing College & School Workplaces from Conflict Wars Lunch Sessions: 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. L2.1 Transcultural Leadership L2.2 Solo Performance - “Act in the Public Heart” L2.3 Ready, Set, Be Kind! Scavenger Hunts (Part 2)

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Session 7: 1 – 2 p.m. 7.1 Advocacy in Mediation 7.2 7 Ways to Create New Conversations 7.3 How to Succeed with High Conflict Parties 7.4 Apology 7.5 Conflict Intervention Service: Reducing Homelessness 7.6 ADR & Informal Justice System in Afghanistan Session 8: 2:15 – 3:30 p.m. 8.1 The Power of Listening

*Ethics Credits 11.00 CLE Credits (Includes 4.75 Ethics Credits) are approved Full program session descriptions are available on the conference website: www.nwdrconference.org

PROGRAM INFORMATION

The conference will take place on Thursday, March 22, 2018 and Friday, March 23, 2018, in William H. Gates Hall, University of Washington School of Law. The Thursday Reception will be held in the Burke Museum, north of William H. Gates Hall on campus. REGISTRATION FEE Early bird (by 3/9/2018)

Standard

Both days

$280

$325

Thursday only

$170

$200

Friday only

$190

$220

Two-day registration includes all sessions for both days and events. Registration for Thursday–only includes all Thursday sessions and the reception at the Burke Museum on the UW Campus. Friday-only registration includes all Friday sessions, lunch on Friday and the Thursday Reception. Online registration is available at: www.law.uw.edu/reg/adr You may also download the registration form from the conference website after February 8, 2018 at: www.nwdrconference.org. GROUP DISCOUNT A discount of 20% is available for groups of five or more from one organization. Call for more information about group rates and group registration procedures (206-543-0059 or 800-253-8648) or send an email message to: [email protected]. SCHOLARSHIPS A limited number of financial scholarships are available, based primarily on financial need. Scholarship application information will be available on the conference website by February 8, 2018. CONFERENCE MATERIALS Printed copies of the conference materials will not be provided. Downloadable course materials for both days of the conference are included in all registration fees. A USB flash drive that contains all conference materials will be given to you at registration check in at the conference.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

LUNCH ACTIVITIES There are several options offered during the lunch breaks on both days. ACCOMMODATIONS FOR DISABILITIES If you have a disability that may impact your participation in this conference, please notify Conferences & Continuing Education (206-543-0059 of 800-253-8648). We cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accommodation without prior sufficient notification of need. LODGING Please visit the conference website under “Location” in the “Lodging” section for details about the following hotels: www.nwdrconference.org University Inn 4140 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle (206-632-5055 or 1-866-866-7977) www.universityinnseattle.com 4-5 blocks (about a 10 minute walk) to William H. Gates Hall, University of Washington School of Law. To reserve a room at the conference room block rate please use booking code “LAWDISERPUTES” and contact the University Inn by February 19, 2018. Please refer to the conference webpage under “Location” in the “Lodging” section for online reservations instructions. Residence Inn - Seattle University District 4501 12th Ave NE, Seattle (206-322-8887 or 1-888-236-2427) www.marriott.com/seaud This hotel is 4-5 blocks (about a 10 minute walk) to William H. Gates Hall. 4-5 blocks (about a 10 minute walk) to William H. Gates Hall, University of Washington School of Law. Rooms will be available on a space available basis only. A University of Washington 20% off discount is available on current rates. Please call central reservations at: 1-888-236-2427 and ask for the University of Washington rate when making a reservation. Silver Cloud Inn 5036 25th Avenue NE, Seattle (206-526-5200 or 800-205-6940 www.silvercloud.com/university/ This hotel is located near the University Village (not in walking distance). Silver Cloud Inn offers a shuttle van service to the UW Campus. Reservations for shuttle van use must be made in advance at the front desk. Rooms will be available on a space available basis only. A University of Washington discount is available on current rates. Please call the reservation staff and ask for the UW Law School rate.