Training is a cornerstone of a quality ADR practice.
Whether you're mediating cases referred by the court or serving as a private arbitrator, proper training is essential. This includes the training necessary to serve as a neutral as well as the ongoing education required to maintain a strong practice.
There are many opportunities to begin training in ADR and to further your skills and knowledge. The chart below lists some of these opportunities, including Part 146 approved trainings and courses.
Additional training and events may be listed with the New York State Dispute Resolution Association and with the ADR Inclusion Network.
Upcoming Trainings | |||
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Start Date | Title | Details | Training Type* |
May 20th – May 24th, | 5-day, | Organization: Phoenix Dispute Solutions | Part 146 Initial 24 Hours & Additional 16 Hours (Commercial & PI) Mediation Training |
May 21st, | Three-day 24-hour Basic Commercial Mediation Training | Organization: Simeon H. Baum, Resolve Mediation Services Inc. Co-sponsored by the Dispute Resolution Section of the New York State Bar Association | Part 146 Three-day 24-hour Basic Commercial Mediation Training |
May 22nd, |
24H Basic Mediation Training |
Trainers: Haas Mediation & Training |
Part 146 approved Initial 24 Hours Basic Mediation Training |
May 29-30, 2024 June 5 June 6 |
16H Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training |
Trainers: Center for Understanding in Conflict by Ivan Alter, Antoinette Delruelle and Michelle Exline Minovi |
Part 146 approved Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training |
June 3, 2024 |
Personal Injury Mediation Training |
Organization: New York County Lawyers' Association |
Part 146 Approved 16-Hour Additional Mediation Training |
June 11, 2024 | NYSCDM 60-Hour Divorce Mediation Training | Organization: New York State Council on Divorce Mediation Trainer: Robert Collins, Esq. Meeting Times: NYSCDM's Summer 2024 Live Mediation Skills Training, via Zoom, will be offered as follows: Tuesday, June 11, 9 AM to 6 PM with one-hour lunch break Thursday, June 13, 9 AM to 6 PM with one-hour lunch break Thursday, June 20, 9 AM to 6 PM with one-hour lunch break Tuesday, June 25, 9 AM to 6 PM with one-hour lunch break Thursday, June 27, 9 AM to 6 PM with one-hour lunch break Details: Part 1 includes 20 hours of asynchronous legal, mental health, and financial subject-matter training by various experts via online video modules to be completed before June 11. Part 2 is the Live 40-Hour Skill Building Class, which is Part-146 approved. Location: Virtual Price: $1,850 per person (Discounts are available for teams.) Website and Registration: https://nyscdm.mykajabi.com/ Additional Questions: Call 516-227-2595 or email [email protected] |
Part 146 Approved 40 hours of Combined Case-type Specific Mediation Training in the case-type Divorce |
June 11th-12th, 2024 | Two-day Commercial Mediation Training | Organization: Simeon H. Baum, Resolve Mediation Services Inc. Co-sponsored by the Dispute Resolution Section of the New York State Bar Association | Part 146 Two-Day 16 hour Commercial Mediation Training |
June 13 | Advanced Elder / Adult Family Mediation Training | Thursdays, June 13, 20, 27, and July 11, 18, 25, 2024 Title: Elder / Adult Family Mediation Training Organization: Elder Decisions®, a division of Agreement Resources, LLC Trainers: Arline Kardasis and Crystal Thorpe Meeting Times: Thursday afternoons, 12:15 to 5:00 PM Eastern Dates: June 13, 20, 27, and July 11, 18, 25, 2024 Location: Zoom platform (MA) Website and Registration: agreementresources.com/elder-mediation-training/ and www.ElderDecisions.com Details: This live online training teaches mediators specialized skills and techniques for mediating adult family conversations (in person and/or online) around issues such as inheritance/estate disputes, caregiving, living arrangements, financial planning, family vacation homes, family communication, and decision-making. The tools and skills shared are readily transferable to other contexts. |
Part 146 Approved 16-Hour Additional Mediation Training |
July 1st, |
5-day, |
Organization: Phoenix Dispute Solutions |
Part 146 Initial 24 Hours & Additional 16 Hours (Commercial & PI) Mediation Training |
July 5th, |
8-week, 40-hour Mediation Training |
Organization: Phoenix Dispute Solutions |
Part 146 Initial 24 Hours & Additional 16 Hours (Commercial & PI) Mediation Training |
July 6th, |
8-week, 40-hour Mediation Training |
Organization: Phoenix Dispute Solutions |
Part 146 Initial 24 Hours & Additional 16 Hours (Commercial & PI) Mediation Training |
July 15, 16, 22, and 23, 2024 | 28-Hour Basic Mediation Training | Organization: NYC Bar Association Meeting Times: Monday to Friday, 11 am - 7 pm from April 15th to April 19th Location: 42 W 44th St., New York, NY 10036 Price: 1,795 City Bar Members & Court Staff | $1,995 Nonmembers Website and Registration: 28-Hour Basic Mediation Training - New York City Bar CLE Programs (nycbar.org) Details: This 28-Hour Initial Mediation Training is designed to provide a firm foundation in the mediation of court disputes, with a blend of theory and practice. The training will introduce skills and approaches designed to assist in the mediation of court-annexed cases. Specific topics to be covered include: mediation norms in court-annexed cases, pre-mediation process, active listening, use of caucus, effective inquiry, and working through barriers to an agreement. The training will also address issues of ethics, identity, and culture in mediation. A certificate of completion will be issued at the conclusion of the program. | Part 146 Initial 24 Hours |
August 12th, |
5-day, |
Organization: Phoenix Dispute Solutions |
Part 146 Initial 24 Hours & Additional 16 Hours (Commercial & PI) Mediation Training |
August 30th, |
8-week, 40-hour Mediation Training |
Organization: Phoenix Dispute Solutions |
Part 146 Initial 24 Hours & Additional 16 Hours (Commercial & PI) Mediation Training |
August 31st, |
8-week, 40-hour Mediation Training |
Organization: Phoenix Dispute Solutions |
Part 146 Initial 24 Hours & Additional 16 Hours (Commercial & PI) Mediation Training |
*please note the different types of Part 146 mediation training:
- Part 146 Initial Mediation Training: a 24-hour Initial Mediation Training approved under Part 146.4(b)(1) and that fulfills the training prerequisite to take an Additional Mediation Training.
- Part 146 Additional Mediation Training: a 16-hour Additional Mediation Training approved under Part 146.4(b)(2)
- Part 146 Initial + Additional Mediation Training: a 40-hour Mediation Training Approved for 24 hours of Initial Mediation Training & 16 hours of Additional Mediation Training
- COMBO: a 40-hour Mediation Training Approved for 24 hours of Initial Mediation Training & 16 hours of Additional Mediation Training in the specific case type covered only. Initial and Additional components of training may be offered separately. COMBO ONLY indicates that an Initial Mediation Training can only be taken with a specific Additional Mediation Training, i.e. may not be considered fulfilling the Part 146 prerequisite for Additional Mediation Trainings generally.