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Effective Settlement Conferences

The Litigation Section presents

Effective Settlement Conferences

Best Practices from Federal and State Judges on How to Prepare for And Participate Effectively in Settlement Conferences and Mediation Sessions

Date Thursday, September 19, 2024
MCLE Registration 4:45 - 5:15 p.m.
In-Person Program 5:15 - 6:30 p.m.
Light Refreshments will be provided.
MCLE 1 Hour
Location BASF Offices
50 Fremont Street, Suite 1700
San Francisco, CA

Speakers

Honorable Evelio Grillo
(Retired)
Alameda County Superior Court
Honorable Joseph C. Spero
United State District Court
Northern District of California


Moderators

Anjali Srinivasan
Keker Van Nest & Peters
Jallé H. Dafa
Lieff Cabraser
Heimann & Bersteirn

This program helps answer how to best make use of a settlement conference—whether mandatory or voluntary—to best advance your client’s interests. The panelists have collectively presided and participated in hundreds of conferences and will share their advice on how to prepare for the conference including drafting and exchanging of mediation briefs and managing client expectations. We will also discuss strategy during the conferences, and how—in successful cases—to draft term sheets.

Topics

  • Preparing for a settlement conference
  • Drafting and exchanging settlement/mediation briefs
  • Effective strategies for settlement/mediation
  • How to prepare clients and manage expectations
  • Drafting term sheets

Section Chair
Lyndsey C. Heaton, Sideman & Bancroft


Event Code: G243102
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Cost

 Free BASF Law Student
 $65 Section Member
 $80 BASF Member
 $95 Nonmember
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Program Access
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MCLE Notice
To receive MCLE credit, you must sign in during the designated MCLE registration period. This activity is approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California. BASF is a certified provider: Provider #103

Accessibility
People with disabilities and/or special requests should contact BASF regarding reasonable accommodations.

When
9/19/2024 5:15 PM - 6:30 PM
Where
BASF Offices 50 Fremont Street Suite 1700 San Francisco, CA 94105