40-Hour General Civil Mediaiton Training & Practicum for Judges Only

Date: July 25-26, 2025 & July 31- August 2, 2025

Time: 8:00am - 5:30pm

Cost: $1,100.00

Location: School of Conflict Management, Peacebuilding & Development

                   3201 Campus Loop Road Kennesaw, GA 30144

Description:

The first 28-hours focuses on an understanding of the mediation process, communication skills, problem-solving skills, agreement writing, and mediation ethics. Mediation skills are taught in a highly interactive format through short lectures, group discussion, focused exercises, and coached role-play. The workshop meets general mediation training requirements for registration with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution (GODR). In addition, the workshop is approved for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) hours (28 regular and 3 ethics).

 The 12-hour practicum will build upon the skills introduced during the General Civil Mediation Training. It provides an opportunity for you to observe, reflect on, and discuss the practice of mediation. The practicum may be taken in lieu of 5 real case observations in mediation for the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution registration purposes.

Trainers:

Ellen Lahtinen, MPA & John F. Martin, ESQ.

Deadline to Register: July 18, 2025

Cancellation Policy: Full refund prior to July 11, 2025. July 11- 25, 2025, a $300.00 fee will be imposed.  After July 18, 2025 no refund will be granted.