Cultural Competency in Mediation
Category: On Demand
Member Price: $140
Non-Member Price: $175
Areas of Law: Diversity
| NJ CLE: | NJ CLE information: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 2 hours of total CLE credit, including 2.0 in Diversity (Full Credits Available: NJ Beginner Diversity : 2.0). |
| NY CLE (t&nt): | NY Diversity Non-Transitional: 2.0 |
| PA CLE: | PA Ethics Credit: 1.5
New: No PACLE fee is required for this program. To earn PA CLE credits, a valid PA Bar ID number must be entered into the CLE form provided after attending the program. |
Keynote
Moderator
- Jeffrey Fiorello, Esq.
- Cohn Lifland Pearlman Herrmann Knopf LLP, Saddle Brook
Presenters
- Hon. Marcia Silva JSC, Ret.
- Silva & Stahl, LLC
- Jason Addesso
- Managing Partner and Shareholder, Veritas Forensic Group, Red Bank
- Alexandra Coglianese, Esq.
- Bremer Buckner, LLC, Hackensack
- Candice L. Drisgula, Esq.
- Drisgula Divorce & Family Law, Wayne
- Shireen B. Meistrich, LCSW
- Collaborative Divorce Coach, Fair Lawn
Did you miss the Dec. 31 deadline and still need diversity credits? Join us for this live 2.0 diversity credit webinar!
Successful mediation depends on more than legal analysis and negotiation strategy. One often overlooked factor that can significantly influence outcomes is cultural competency. Whether handling a complex commercial dispute or a sensitive custody matter, cultural values, traditions, and expectations can shape communication, decision-making, and perceptions of fairness throughout the mediation process.
Culture encompasses the values, norms, and practices that influence how individuals respond to conflict and navigate interpersonal relationships. Because disputes are often driven as much by human dynamics as by legal issues, understanding the cultural perspectives of the parties involved can be essential to achieving meaningful and lasting resolutions. By moving beyond surface-level positions to identify underlying interests, motivations, and needs, attorneys and mediators can foster more productive negotiations and create pathways toward agreement.
Join Jeffrey Fiorello and a distinguished panel of experienced dispute resolution professionals for an engaging discussion on the critical role cultural competency plays in mediation. The program will explore key cultural considerations attorneys and neutrals should recognize when representing clients or facilitating negotiations.
Participants will gain practical insight into:
- How cultural differences influence mediation dynamics and decision-making
- Strategies for recognizing and navigating cultural norms and expectations
- Techniques for improving communication and reducing barriers to resolution
- Best practices for promoting equitable and effective outcomes in mediation
Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how cultural awareness can strengthen advocacy, improve negotiations, and enhance the likelihood of successful resolution.