June 18: Managing Biases to Achieve Optimal Negotiation and Litigation Outcomes

Title: 

Managing Biases to Achieve Optimal Negotiation and Litigation Outcomes
Date & Time:
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Noon – 1 PM Pacific Time

Via Zoom - Register Now!

Cost: $0

Credit:

• California: 1 Hour Recognition and Elimination of Bias MCLE Credit
• Other States: You may be able to self-apply for credit

Speakers:

Don Armento, Douglas H. Barker, and John Edwards

Sponsor:

National Conflict Resolution Center

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February 5: Avoiding a Mayday: Mediating Complex Aviation Conflicts

Title:
Avoiding a Mayday: Mediating Complex Aviation Conflicts
Date & Time:
Thursday, February 5, 2026 12:00pm – 1:00pm Pacific Time

Via Zoom - Register Now!

Credit:

• California: 1 Hour General MCLE Credit
• Other States: You may be able to self-apply for credit

Speaker:

James F. Pokorny

Sponsor:

National Conflict Resolution Center
.

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January 22: Barriers, Biases, and Breakthroughs: Navigating Obstacles in Mediation

Title:
Barriers, Biases, and Breakthroughs: Navigating Obstacles in Mediation
Date & Time:
Thursday, January 22, 2026 

12:00pm – 1:00pm Pacific Time

Via Zoom - Register Now!

Credit:

• California: 1 Hour Implicit Bias MCLE Credit
• Other States: You may be able to self-apply for credit

Speakers:

Laura Kass-Moreno, Freddy Garmo, and John Edwards

Sponsor:

National Conflict Resolution Center
.

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June 4: ADUs and VRBOs: The Alphabet Soup of Neighborhood Living in 2026 and Beyond

Title:
ADUs and VRBOs: The Alphabet Soup of Neighborhood Living in 2026 and Beyond
Date & Time:
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Pacific Time
Noon – 1 PM

Via Zoom - Register Now!

Cost: $0

Credit:

• California: 1 Hour General MCLE Credit
• Other States: You may be able to self-apply for credit

Speakers:

Jane Rheinheimer, Freddy Garmo, and Shaun Boss

Sponsor:

National Conflict Resolution Center

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December 11: Strategies for Handling High-Conflict Probate Mediations

Title:
Strategies for Handling High-Conflict Probate Mediations
Date & Time:
Thursday, December 11, 2025 12:00pm – 1:00pm Pacific Time

Via Zoom - Register Now!

Credit:

• California: 1 Hour Legal Ethics MCLE Credit
• Other States: You may be able to self-apply for credit

Speakers:

Merrianne Dean, Ralph Hughes, and Richard Heller

Sponsor:

National Conflict Resolution Center
.

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December 4: The Algorithm Will See You Now: AI & Other Major Changes in Employment Law

West Coast Resolution Group presents:

Title:
The Algorithm Will See You Now: AI & Other Major Changes in Employment Law
Date & Time:
Thursday, December 4, 2025 

12:00pm – 1:00pm Pacific Time

Via Zoom - Register Now!

Credit:

• California: 1 Hour Technology in the Practice of Law MCLE Credit
• Other States: You may be able to self-apply for credit

Speakers:

Jane Rheinheimer and Richard Paul

Sponsor:

National Conflict Resolution Center
.

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November 13: The Role of Civility in Negotiations: Engaging in Collaborative Discussions and Dealing with the Challenges of Inflexible Negotiators

Title:
The Role of Civility in Negotiations: Engaging in Collaborative Discussions and Dealing with the Challenges of Inflexible Negotiators
Date & Time:
Thursday, November 13, 2025

12:00pm – 1:00pm Pacific Time 

Via Zoom - Register Now!

Credit:

• California: 1 Hour Civility in the Legal Profession MCLE Credit
• Other States: You may be able to self-apply for credit

Speakers:

• Laura Kass-Moreno
• John M. Turner
• Douglas H. Barker.

Sponsor:

National Conflict Resolution Center
.

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November 6: Winning Cases, Losing Yourself?: Rethinking Success and Well-Being

West Coast Resolution Group presents:

Title:
Winning Cases, Losing Yourself?: Rethinking Success and Well-Being
Date & Time:
Pacific Time Thursday, November 6, 2025 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Via Zoom - Register Now!

Credit:

• California: 1 Hour Hour Wellness Competence MCLE Credit
• Other States: You may be able to self-apply for credit

Speakers:

Julie Cobalt and Don Armento

Sponsor:

National Conflict Resolution Center
.

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September 10: Sealing the Deal: Maximizing the Enforceability of Mediation Settlements

West Coast Resolution Group presents:

Title:
Sealing the Deal: Maximizing the Enforceability of Mediation Settlements
Date & Time:
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 

12:00pm – 1:00pm Pacific Time

Via Zoom - Register Now!

Credit:

• California: 1 Hour General MCLE Credit
• Other States: You may be able to self-apply for credit

Speakers:

Gina D. Stein, John M. Turner, and Timothy Riley.

Sponsor:

National Conflict Resolution Center
.

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August 7: Ethics & AI in a Changing Legal Profession

West Coast Resolution Group presents: 

Title:
Ethics & AI in a Changing Legal Profession
Date & Time:
Pacific Time

Thursday, August 7, 2025 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Via Zoom - Register Now!

Credit:

• California: 1 Hour Legal Ethics MCLE Credit
• Other States: You may be able to self-apply for credit

Speakers:

Rob Hanna and James F. Pokorny

Sponsor:

National Conflict Resolution Center
.

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July 29: Ethics & AI in a Changing Legal Profession

As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms how lawyers work, it's also introducing new risks—some obvious, some hidden in the code. This timely seminar explores how AI is already making its way into law firms, courtrooms, and client interactions—creating both powerful possibilities and serious ethical pitfalls.

From billing challenges and confidentiality breaches to bias, discrimination, and inaccuracy, we'll unpack the key issues every legal professional should know. Learn how to stay ahead of the curve while protecting your clients, your practice, and your professional integrity.

Title:
Ethics & AI in a Changing Legal Profession
Date & Time:
Pacific Time Tuesday, July 29, 2025
10:20 AM

Via Zoom - Register Now!

Credit:

• California: 1 Hour Legal Ethics MCLE Credit
• Other States: You may be able to self-apply for credit

Speakers:

James F. Pokorny, Esq.
Robert J. Hanna, Esq.

Sponsor:

National Conflict Resolution Center
.

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June 26: Probate Pitfalls: Understanding the Impact of Elder Financial Exploitation

West Coast Resolution Group presents: Probate Pitfalls: Understanding the Impact of Elder Financial Exploitation with Merrianne Dean, Judy Copeland, and Tim Riley

Title:
Probate Pitfalls: Understanding the Impact of Elder Financial Exploitation
Date & Time:
Thursday, June 26, 2025 

12:00pm – 1:00pm Pacific Time

Via Zoom - Register Now!

Credit:

• California: 1 Hour Legal Ethics MCLE Credit
• Other States: You may be able to self-apply for credit

Speakers:

Merrianne Dean, Judy Copeland, and Tim Riley

Sponsor:

National Conflict Resolution Center
.

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May 22: The Role of Civility in Negotiations: Engaging in Collaborative Discussions and Dealing with the Challenges of Inflexible Negotiators

West Coast Resolution Group presents: The Role of Civility in Negotiations: Engaging in Collaborative Discussions and Dealing with the Challenges of Inflexible Negotiators with Laura Kass-Moreno, John M. Turner, and Douglas H. Barker

Title:
The Role of Civility in Negotiations: Engaging in Collaborative Discussions and Dealing with the Challenges of Inflexible Negotiators
Date & Time:
Thursday, May 22, 2025

12:00pm – 1:00pm Pacific Time

Via Zoom - Register Now!

Credit:

• California: 1 Hour Civility in the Legal Profession MCLE Credit
• Other States: You may be able to self-apply for credit

Speakers:

Laura Kass-Moreno, John M. Turner, and Douglas H. Barker

Sponsor:

National Conflict Resolution Center
.

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May 1: Being an Advocate and Shaking Hands Afterwards

West Coast Resolution Group presents: Being an Advocate and Shaking Hands Afterwards with Gina Stein and James F. Pokorny

Title:
Being an Advocate and Shaking Hands Afterwards 
Date & Time:
T hursday, May 1, 2025

12:00pm – 1:00pm Pacific Time

Via Zoom - Register Now!

Credit:

• California: 1 Hour Civility in the Legal Profession MCLE Credit
• Other States: You may be able to self-apply for credit

Speakers:

Gina Stein and James F. Pokorny

Sponsor:

National Conflict Resolution Center
.

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January 23: Outsmarting Implicit Bias: How Bias Shows Up and Strategies to Counteract its Impact

Title:
Outsmarting Implicit Bias: How Bias Shows Up and Strategies to Counteract its Impact
Date & Time:
Thursday, January 23, 2025 

12:00pm – 1:00pm Pacific Time

Via Zoom - Register Now!

Credit:

• California: 1 Hour Implicit Bias MCLE Credit
• Other States: You may be able to self-apply for credit

Speakers:

Laura Kass-Moreno and John Edwards

Sponsor:

National Conflict Resolution Center
.

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February 13: The Blue Prints: Advanced Strategies for Resolving Construction Disputes and More

Title:
The Blue Prints: Advanced Strategies for Resolving Construction Disputes and More
Date & Time:
Thursday, February 13, 2025 

12:00pm – 1:00pm Pacific Time

Via Zoom - Register Now!

Credit:

• California: 1 Hour General MCLE Credit
• Other States: You may be able to self-apply for credit

Speakers:

Jane Rheinheimer, Shaun Boss, and John Turner

Sponsor:

National Conflict Resolution Center
.

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September 12: Lessons Learned from Personal Injury Cases and How to Apply Them to Your Practice

Title:
Lessons Learned from Personal Injury Cases and How to Apply Them to Your Practice
Date & Time:
Thursday, September 12, 2024 

12:00 PM Pacific Time

Via Zoom - Register Now!

Credit:

• California: 1 Hour General MCLE Credit
• Other States: You may be able to self-apply for credit

Speakers:

Don Armento and Douglas H. Barker

Sponsor:

National Conflict Resolution Center

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October 24: The Double Edged Sword of Lawyering: How Conflict Simultaneously Benefits and Burdens Us

Title:
The Double Edged Sword of Lawyering: How Conflict Simultaneously Benefits and Burdens Us
Date & Time:
Thursday, October 24, 2024 

12:00pm – 1:00pm Pacific Time

Via Zoom - Register Now!

Credit:

• California: 1 Hour Wellness Competence MCLE Credit
• Other States: You may be able to self-apply for credit

Speakers:

Julie Cobalt

Sponsor:

National Conflict Resolution Center
.

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August 15: What's Your Moral Compass Telling You?: Navigating the Law with Ethics and Integrity

Title:
What's Your Moral Compass Telling You?: Navigating the Law with Ethics and Integrity
Date & Time:
August 15, 2024 12:00 PM Pacific Time

Via Zoom - Register Now!

Credit:

• California: 1 Hour Legal Ethics MCLE Credit
• Other States: You may be able to self-apply for credit

Speakers:

Robert J. Hanna and James F. Pokorny

Sponsor:

National Conflict Resolution Center
.

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December 12: Maximizing the Use of Your Expert Witness to Prepare Your Case for Mediation

Title:
Maximizing the Use of Your Expert Witness to Prepare Your Case for Mediation
Date & Time:
Thursday, December 12, 2024

12:00pm – 1:00pm Pacific Time 

Via Zoom - Register Now!

Credit:

• California: 1 Hour General MCLE Credit
• Other States: You may be able to self-apply for credit.

Speakers:

John M. Turner, Richard Heller, with guest Bob Taylor, Expert Financial Witness.

Sponsor:

National Conflict Resolution Center
.

More Information and Registration