HON. LARRY S. SCHACHNER AND HON. PETER B. SKELOS TO PRESENT A CLE SEMINAR ON MEDIATION, PERSPECTIVES FROM THE BENCH
November 29, 2017
NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation) panel members, Honorable Larry S. Schachner and Honorable Peter B. Skelos, have been invited to present a CLE seminar to the law firm of Ahmuty, Demers & McManus (ADM Law). The two-hour presentation entitled, Best Practices and Tips for Mediation – Perspectives from the Bench, will be held at ADM Law, 200 I.U. Willets Road, Albertson, NY 11507 on November 30, 2017 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The CLE program will address the integral role of ADR in the resolution of matters in today's legal landscape and provide attorneys with practical tips on the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
With a combined 40-plus years of judicial experience between them, Judge Schachner and Judge Skelos will share their unique perspective on the fundamental concepts of achieving success through ADR and more specifically mediation. The program will address a broad array of topics and will provide the litigator with an inside view of the ADR process including: ways to maximize the success of the mediation; preparing for the mediation; the facilitative and evaluative role of the mediator; the use of joint and break-out sessions; what to do when parties reach an impasse; approach and timing to resolution; drafting the post-mediation agreement; and judge/mediator assessment and responsibility.
Roy Israel, President and CEO of NAM stated: “I am so pleased when a prominent law firm such as Ahmuty, Demers & McManus invite our neutrals to speak on relevant matters. Judges Schachner and Skelos are two of NAM's highly-regarded hearing officers. Their collective expertise from years on the bench and as neutrals make them exceptionally qualified to teach best practices and tips on ADR and mediation. I am confident that all who attend will benefit greatly from what they have to say.”
Hon. Larry S. Schachner served as a judge in the State of New York for nearly 20 years. He began his judicial career presiding over New York City residential landlord-tenant cases before being elected Judge of the Civil Court. In 2007, he was appointed Acting Justice of the Supreme Court and in 2014, he was elected as Justice of the Supreme Court. Judge Schachner has handled a wide variety of case types that include labor law, medical malpractice, municipal liability, negligence, premises liability, real estate, tort and professional and product liability and personal injury matters.
Hon. Peter Skelos was voted a Top Ten Neutral by the 2017 New York Law Journal Annual Reader Rankings Survey for the second year in a row. He was named a National Law Journal 2017 Alternative Dispute Resolution Champion, as part of a select group of only 37 nationwide and was also chosen a 2017 New York Super Lawyer. Judge Skelos is a former Associate Justice of the Appellate Division, 2nd Department. He is well-versed in the law and is a highly regarded arbitrator and mediator for NAM. Judge Skelos hears a wide variety of case types including matrimonial, construction, commercial, professional liability, insurance coverage, medical malpractice and personal injury matters.
Judge Schachner and Judge Skelos are available to mediate and arbitrate cases throughout the United States
Click here to view Hon. Larry Schachner's resumé
Click here to view Hon. Peter Skelos' resumé
Click here to view the 2017 New York Law Journal Reader Rankings Survey
Click here to view The National Law Journal 2017 ADR Champions
See below to view NYLJ Special Reports authored by Judges Schachner and Skelos
Schachner / Courthouse to the Conference Room: Transitioning from Bench to Private Mediator
Schachner / The Crucial Decision: Mediate or Litigate? – A Former Judge's Perspective
Skelos / The Digital Footprint After Death: Who Wears the Shoes?
Skelos / Mediation and Arbitration: Alternatives To Litigation of Matrimonial Matters
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