Online Mediation for LGBTQ+ Attorneys
1 hour MCLE
October 24, 2024
Where: Zoom (instructions will be emailed to registrants before event)
Time: 6-7pm (presentation starts promptly at 6pm)
1 hour of MCLE credit will be provided.
Mediating online became the new normal several years ago. Since then, best practices emerged. And challenges remain. This program will address both, with an eye toward maximizing settlement success. Advocates at all levels will gain practical insights and tips to bring to their next online mediation.
Attendance is FREE to active LGBTQ+ Lawyers Association of LA and members of sibling LGBTQ+ Lawyer organizations, and only $20 for non-members (it pays to be a member!).
Presented by Mark Lemke.
Mark Lemke is a highly experienced mediator based in Los Angeles. He has conducted nearly 3,000 mediations, specializing in employment, housing, personal injury, and wrongful death. His approach is trauma-informed, ensuring that all parties are treated with sensitivity and respect.
Mark's professional background is diverse, having served as plaintiffs' counsel, defense counsel, and insurance coverage counsel. This unique combination of experience allows him to effectively assess litigation risks and facilitate the resolution of complex cases. He has been inducted into the International Academy of Mediators, and National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals. He has also served as President of the Southern California Mediation Association (SCMA), and Co-Chair of the LGBTQ+ Lawyers Association of Los Angeles.
In addition to his mediation practice, Lemke is active in academia, serving as an adjunct faculty member at the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine Law School and USC Gould School of Law. He also served as a Temporary Judge and Judicial Settlement Officer in the Los Angeles County Superior Court.
Mark Lemke mediates statewide via Zoom through Lemke Mediation.
Online registration WITH BAR NUMBER is required to attend and obtain MCLE Credit. This class is eligible for 1.0 hour of MCLE credit. The LGBTQ+ Bar Association of Los Angeles is State Bar of California MCLE provider.
Zoom info & Materials will be emailed to registrants in advance for your printing/viewing needs.
If you need more information please contact the MCLE Committee at: MCLE.LGBTQPlusLawyersLA@gmail.com
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