Professionalism and civility tips provided in webinar

The National Business Institute will present the live video webinar “6 Tips for Sustaining Professionalism and Civility in Law” on Tuesday, August 25, from 2 to 3 p.m.

What distinguishes respected lawyers from those who struggle with destructive professional relationships and conflict? In today’s legal atmosphere, civility and professionalism aren’t just aspirational ideals—they’re also critical career skills. 

In this program, the faculty offers insights into the dos and don’ts of cultivating respect and integrity. Tips provided during the webinar include:

• Tip #1: Practicing Civility in Legal Correspondence and Written Advocacy

• Tip #2: Communicating With Professionalism and Precision

• Tip #3: Maintaining Civility When Dealing With Unruly Opposing Counsel

• Tip #4: Dealing With Uncivil Colleagues; Repairing Relationships After Conflict

• Tip #5: Managing Difficult Clients Without Sacrificing Professionalism

• Tip #6: Maintaining Professionalism in the Digital Age

Cost for the webinar, which includes course book download, is $199.  To register, call 1-800-930-6182 or visit www.nbi-sems.com.

ADR?Section to feature American Arbitration Association leaders 

The Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of the State Bar of Michigan will host a special virtual Lunch & Learn featuring leaders from the American Arbitration Association.  “Practice Insights for ADR Professionals” will take place online Monday, August 24, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.

This interactive program will offer practical insight into AAA administration, trends in arbitration and mediation, effective advocacy in ADR proceedings, and what neutrals and advocates should know when working with the AAA.

The discussion will explore case management, arbitrator and mediator selection, party expectations, best practices for efficient proceedings, and emerging developments across AAA practice areas – including new technologies to support ADR processes. Attendees will have an opportunity to hear directly from AAA leadership and gain a better understanding of how to navigate the process from both the advocate and neutral perspectives.

Participating in the discussion will be AAA’s Cassie Lively, vice president, Employment Division; Aaron Schmidt, vice president, Labor Division; and Lise Prisarojn, mediation director.  The program will be moderated by Lisa W. Timmons, AAA arbitrator and mediator and immediate past chair of the ADR Section of the State Bar of Michigan.
To register for the free online program, visit https://connect.michbar.org/adr/home.

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