Basic Mediation Training

Haub Law’s Online Basic Mediation Training introduces participants to the practice of mediation. This 24-hour online course provides participants with an understanding of the skills needed to become a mediator through lecture, discussion, exercises, and simulations.

The course begins with an exploration of alternative dispute resolution options available to parties and goes on to review negotiation theories and strategies that come into play in ADR processes. Participants receive an in-depth analysis of the mediation process and the role of the mediator, including how mediators can prepare for mediation, cultivate trust in the process, address ethical and legal issues that may arise, and work to resolve impasse.

This training is approved under Part 146 by the New York State Unified Court System’s Office of ADR Program and satisfies Part 146 requirements, with at least 24 hours of initial mediation training. Placement on any court roster is at the discretion of the local Administrative Judge and participation in a course that is approved does not guarantee placement on a local court roster. Some courts may require additional training and experience. Acceptance on court rosters may depend on a court’s need for mediators at any given time and may include a particular court’s need for mediators with specific case-type training or experience.

Training Schedule

Classes meet from 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. EST each day on Zoom.

• January 3, 2024: Basic mediation precepts & navigating dispute resolution options
• January 4, 2024: Anatomy of a mediation & initial contacts with parties
• January 5, 2024: Opening the mediation, negotiation theory for mediators & communication strategies
• January 8, 2024: Addressing impasse + mediation simulation exercise
• January 9, 2024: Ethical considerations: confidentiality + mediation simulation exercise
• January 10, 2024: Ethical considerations: good faith + mediation simulation exercise

Registration Fee

$1199 General Admission / $999 Pace Alumni

(75% of the registration fee is tax deductible)

Instructor

Erin Gleason Alvarez is Director of the Mediation Practicum and the Amelia A. Gould Representation in Mediation Clinic at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University. Professor Gleason Alvarez has worked on all sides of disputes - as a litigator, in-house counsel, and as mediator. This informs the way she approaches her work as a mediator and this course - with a keen understanding of how each participant in mediation feels and to use her experience to help students understand how to build a successful mediation process. Professor Gleason Alvarez is a member of the American Arbitration Association Commercial Mediation and Arbitration Panels, the CPR Institute Panel of Distinguished Neutrals, and the Resolute Systems New York and National Mediation Panels. In addition to her private mediation practice, Professor Gleason Alvarez serves as a Special Master for the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court, First Department, a mediator for the Commercial Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County, and for several courts across New York State.

Testimonials

“Professor Gleason Alvarez taught the Basic Mediation training course to a range of participants with varied backgrounds and mediation experience: a practicing professional mediator, a recently retired judge, a social worker, law students and lawyers with a lot or a little experience in mediation. She kept everyone interested and no one felt left behind. I am certain that the experienced participants learned and respected her knowledge and advice as much as the beginners did. The materials are excellent and a good resource for future use in the mediation space.” Susan S. Brown, Of Counsel to Glassman & Brown, LLP; Pace University School of Law Alum; Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University 2023 Distinguished Service Award

“Erin designed and ran an outstanding course. The materials were clear and concise and her presentation brought them to life. All in all an excellent course and experience.” Mac Budill, Former President, Content Distribution at NBCUniversal

“Thoroughly engaging and incredibly valuable class. Erin Gleason Alvarez is a naturally talented educator and a true subject matter expert. It was an outstanding experience." Jordan A., Consultant and Attorney

"I really enjoyed my experience in Basic Mediation taught by Erin Gleason Alvarez. I thought that the course was well paced and well organized. The lecture portion was informative and engaging. Additionally, I found that the variety of topics that we covered in our mock mediations gave us an opportunity to use the information provided in the lectures to determine the best mediation tactics/skills to use for that scenario.” Amber K., Attorney

New York State CLE

This course is approved for 24 New York State Continuing Legal Education credits, including 16 Professional Practice; 6 Skills; and 2 Ethics credits.

Part 146 and CLE Certificates

You must attend the entire course in order to receive certification that you have completed the 24-hour basic mediation training, as pursuant to the Part 146 requirements issued by the New York State Unified Court System’s Office of ADR Programs.

For CLE credit, you must attend an entire segment of the timed agenda in order to receive credit for that segment. In accordance with NYS CLE Board Regulations & Guidelines for NYS Mandatory CLE Sections 2(D)(1) and 3(C)(1), attendees will only receive credit for a segment of the timed agenda if they have attended the entire segment. Anyone who arrives late, leaves early or misses part of a segment will not receive credit for that segment of the timed agenda.

CLE certificates will be distributed to participants within 30 days of the conclusion of the course. You are responsible for keeping a copy of the CLE certificate for your own records.

Financial Aid Applications

New York attorneys who have a genuine financial hardship may apply for financial aid by emailing Professor Gleason Alvarez at egleasonalvarez@law.pace.edu no later than December 11, 2023. New York attorneys will receive financial aid depending on individual circumstances as per the guidance provided by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board (PDF).

For more information, contact Professor Gleason Alvarez at: egleasonalvarez@law.pace.edu