Orlando Mediator Lawrence Kolin explores current issues in Alternative Dispute Resolution, including mediation and arbitration of complex cases by neutrals resulting in settlement of state and federal litigation and appeals. This blog covers a wide variety of topics-- local, national, and international-- and includes the latest on technology and Online Dispute Resolution affecting sophisticated lawyers and parties to lawsuits.
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Join me for Free Keys to Commercial Mediation CLE
I'll be moderating a webinar September 30, 2026 at noon ET featuring fellow UWWM panelists Alan Espy and Charlie Green as we explore the keys to conducting commercial mediation. We will examine strategic decisions that can improve the outcome of complex commercial disputes before, during and throughout the mediation process. We will also discuss when to schedule mediation, how commercial mediations differ from other civil disputes, effective preparation by counsel and mediator, and practical negotiation techniques that help parties reach resolution. The program is designed for attorneys who handle business, commercial and complex civil litigation and want practical strategies they can apply immediately for better odds at successful settlemnt. Commercial mediation concerns business-to-business disputes involving one or more contractual relationships where there is generally no insurance for the alleged loss or liability– meaning that the checkbook at the table belongs to the disputants, and discussion about the merits of the dispute at hand will only get you so far. The parties’ respective business realities and a host of other external factors need to be considered. The Florida Bar has accredited our firm Webinar for 1.0 hours of General Continuing Legal Education (CLE). You may also self report Continuing Mediator Credit (CME) to the Dispute Resolution Center upon renewal.
See more and register here-- https://www.uww-adr.com/event/keys-to-successful-commercial-mediations/ and https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9117889608951/WN_SDud1Z8gRsmyjzMQKsPy3g#/registration
