ODR – A Practical Program for Practitioners

This in-depth, interactive program will highlight what is unique about addressing conflict online.  In its practical focus, attendees will be walked through online mediation and arbitration processes, from engagement to conflict closure.  Unique challenges and opportunities will be discussed and creative ways to make use of various technologies to enhance the process demonstrated.

Whether this is your first foray into the world of ODR or you are well versed in it, you will be able to enhance your practice by taking this unique 10-hour program.  The program will be presented through an introduction and 3 modules, over the dates below.

Instructors:

Colm Brannigan,
LL.M (ADR), C.Med,
C.Arb, IMI Cert, FCIArb

Marc Bhalla,
LL.M (ADR), CCI (Hon’s),
C.Med, Q.Arb, MCIArb

Required Equipment:  Attendees need a computer, tablet or phone, an internet connection (wired recommended), a microphone and video camera if they wish to be seen or to participate by audio or video.  Attendees do not have to present themselves visually or audibly to interact or otherwise participate in the course.

Who Should Take This Course?  Mediators, arbitrators, lawyers and other legal representatives who are either involved in online dispute resolution or are considering becoming involved and would like to learn more about it than a one-platform-fits-all approach.  While ODR shares similarities with in-person processes, there are significant differences that practitioners need to be aware of.

October Session

Introduction:       Monday October 5th              7:00 pm – 8:00 pm EST
Module 1:           Tuesday October 6th             1:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST
Module 2:           Wednesday October 7th         1:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST
Module 3:           Thursday October 8th            1:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST

December Session

Introduction:        Sunday December 6th             7:00 pm – 8:00 pm EST
Module 1:            Monday December 7th            1:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST
Module 2:            Tuesday December 8th           1:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST
Module 3:            Wednesday December 9th       1:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST

Members:  $495*  –  Non-members: $695*
*plus applicable tax

Limited spaces available

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Professional Development Accreditation:

• ADRIC Continuing Education & Engagement (CEE) points: 20
• CPD accreditation pending from all Law Societies across Canada

Special offer to attendees:  Those who register to attend this program are welcome to sign up to participate in a role play exercise coordinated by Colm and Marc after the program concludes.

Note: this course is available in English only at the moment, but we hope to translate and find French instructors for 2021.