Winkler Institute

Mediation Styles and Processes: Practical Strategies to Determining What Works Best and When

The 6th Annual Winkler/IAM/OsgoodePD Conference on Mediation – May 2, 2019 in Toronto Overview: Mediation plays a critical role in our justice system. It requires a special skill set and it raises unique challenges both for mediators and counsel representing clients in mediation. Mediators must constantly strive to stay on top of new and developing issues while continuing to hone their skills. Counsel must also keep abreast of developments so that they can achieve the best possible results for their clients. With a different focus each year, this intensive full-day program will ensure that:

You are up-to-date on the current law and best practices
You know the range of strategic and tactical options and can advise clients/parties on the pros and cons of each (both from the mediator’s and counsel’s perspective)
You recognize and understand cultural and gender issues and their impact on the mediation process
The mediation process is respected and the goal in coming to an agreement takes priority even in the face of conflict
Counsel and mediators understand their obligations, particularly in the face of the numerous potential ethical dilemmas

This OsgoodePD program was developed by a faculty of leading Canadian and international experts to provide valuable insights and practical tips for both mediators and counsel. It is a unique opportunity to have them all in one room. You will engage with the best and walk away with tools that you can immediately put to use in your practice.

Program Chair

Jay Rudolph, LLB. C.Med., C.Arb, Rudolph Mediation & Arbitration Services Inc.

Special Guest Speaker

The Honourable Caroline Mulroney, Attorney General for Ontario and Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs

Faculty

The Hon. J. Douglas Cunningham, QC, Cunningham Dispute Resolution Services Ltd.
The Hon. Georgina R. Jackson, Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan
William Kaplan, Lawyer, Arbitrator, Mediator
Jeffrey Krivis, First Mediation Corporation (California)
Lela P. Love, Professor of Law; Director, Kukin Program for Conflict Resolution; Director, Cardozo Mediation Clinic
Martha Simmons, Winkler Professor of Dispute Resolution; Academic Director, Winkler Institute of Dispute Resolution; Director, Mediation Clinic and Intensive Program, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University
Allan J. Stitt, ADR Chambers
Mina Vaish, Mediator, York Mediation
The Hon. Warren K. Winkler, OC, O.Ont., QC, Former Chief Justice of Ontario, Mediator & Arbitrator

Planning Committee

Jon Fidler, JD, C.Med., M+F Mediation & Arbitration Services
Paul M. Iacono, QC, YorkStreet Dispute Resolution Group Inc.
Alicia Kuin, C.Med, LL.M. (ADR), M.A., B.A., Conflict Analyst & Mediator, YorkStreet Dispute Resolution Group Inc.
Renee Levine, Executive Director, International Academy of Mediators
Jay Rudolph, LLB. C.Med., C.Arb, Rudolph Mediation & Arbitration Services Inc.
Martha Simmons, Winkler Professor of Dispute Resolution; Academic Director, Winkler Institute of Dispute Resolution; Director, Mediation Clinic and Intensive Program, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University
The Hon. Warren K. Winkler, OC, O.Ont., QC, Former Chief Justice of Ontario, Mediator & Arbitrator

Registration Fees

Fees include attendance, program materials, lunch and break refreshments. Register here. Questions on program registration? Please contact the Registration Team at osgoodepd@osgoode.yorku.ca Questions on the program content? Please contact the Program Lawyer: Myrsini Zacharakis at MZacharakis@osgoode.yorku.ca Learn More