Event Details

Mediations sometimes start with avoidable barriers. This program will cover how to prepare for a successful mediation and how "success" is defined in the context of mediating trust and estate contests. 

Topics will include: 

• Unique challenges of family disputes 
• Preparing for mediation in the trust/estate context 
• Working with the mediator to best achieve your client's goals 
• Pitfalls to avoid in the mediation process 
• Specific benefits of mediation to resolve family estate disputes 
• Effective timing of the mediation process: when to mediate can be a critical factor in the ultimate outcome 

Lunch will be provided, including vegetarian options for in-person attendees. For any dietary restrictions, please contact SCBA at reception@sonomacountybar.org by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 5/30/23.

*All registrations are assumed to be remote unless otherwise stated. To reserve your seat for the in-person option, please contact Ann Horn at Ann@SonomaCountyBar.org or (707) 542-1190 ext. 100 to transfer your remote registration to in-person. 

For the comfort of our guests, a limited number of in-person seats are available. If you wish to attend in-person, we suggest notifying our office at your earliest convenience to reserve your seat. Walk-ins will be admitted as space allows. In-person registrations expire at the start of the presentation. We do ask that you arrive promptly; otherwise your reserved seat may be given to a walk-in attendee. In-person reservations are non-refundable unless cancelled prior to 3 pm one business day prior to the presentation.

SCBA is happy to consider any accommodations you may need to participate in this program. Please contact SCBA at Reception@SonomaCountyBar.org or (707) 542-1190 ext. 100 to discuss what accommodations can be made available to you.