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Trainer with tablet and students at an adult education class learning ADRTraining is a cornerstone of a quality ADR practice.     
Whether you’re mediating cases referred by the court or serving as a private arbitrator, proper training is essential. This includes the training necessary to serve as a neutral as well as the ongoing education required to maintain a strong practice.       

There are many opportunities to begin training in ADR and to further your skills and knowledge. The chart below lists some of these opportunities, including Part 146 approved trainings and courses.

Additional training and events may be listed with the New York State Dispute Resolution Association and with the ADR Inclusion Network.

Upcoming Trainings

Start Date

Title

Details

Training Type*

Sep 22, 2023

100-Hour Mediation Training

Trainer: Elizabeth Clemants       
Organization: Planning Change       
Schedule: September 22, 2023 thru May 4, 2024        
Sessions: Every other Friday evening (6-8pmET) and Saturday morning (9am-1pmET).       
Cost: $800/month for 8 months ($6400 total)       
Info and Registration

Part 146 Initial + Additional Mediation Training (Commercial + Matrimonial)

Sep 27, 2023

Working Creatively with Conflict: 40 Hour Basic Mediation and Conflict Resolution Training

Trainers: Katherine Eisold Miller, Catherine Conner, and Ivan Alter       
Organization: The Center for Understanding in Conflict       
Dates: Sept. 27 & 28 and Oct. 5 thru 7, 2023, 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM EST        
Location: Virtual Format (Zoom platform)       
Cost: $1,350       
CLE: 40 NY MCLE credit hours (6.5 Ethics credits; 19.5 Professional Practice credits; and 14 Skills credits)       
Contact: admin@understandinginconflict.org or call us at (844) 242-3428       
For more information and to register, please visit our website

Part 146 Initial Mediation Training

Oct 10, 2023

24-hour Initial Mediation Training

Trainer: Professor Genesis Fisher, Esq.      
Organization: Fisher Law Practice       
Details: This comprehensive 24-hour Virtual Initial Mediation Training explores conflict resolution theory, provides essential intervention approaches, and the space for participants to practice new skills in group problem-solving and role plays. We keep the virtual learning atmosphere lively and engaging. Our award-winning programs have helped over 2000 people in six countries.       
Dates: October 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, and 19, 9:00 am-1:00 pm ET each day  lectures, reading assignments, and reflective journaling       
CLE: 20+ credits      
Price: $1200 (scholarships available, $50 discount for NYSDRA members)      
Registration and Info

Part 146 Initial Mediation Training

Oct 16, 2023

Basic Mediation Training

Trainer: Courtney Chicvak, Esq.       
Organization: Long Island Dispute Resolution Center - EAC       
Location: Virtual       
Dates: October 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27; 1-4pm each day       
Price: $1,475 per person.  Course limited to 12 people.         
CLE: Pending       
Register

Part 146 Initial Mediation Training

Oct 16, 2023

NYSCDM 60-Hour Divorce Mediation Training

Organization: New York State Council on Divorce Mediation       
Trainer: Bobbie Dillon       
Meeting Times: Monday and Wednesday nights and two Saturdays over five weeks as follows:       
Monday, 10/16, 5-9 PM; Wednesday, 10/18, 5-9 PM; Monday, 10/23, 5-9 PM; Wednesday, 10/25, 5-9 PM; Saturday, 10/28, 8 AM to 5 PM; Saturday, 11/4, 8 AM to 5 PM; Monday, 11/6, 5-9 PM;       
Wednesday, 11/8, 5-9 PM       
Details: Part 1 includes 20 hours of asynchronous legal, mental health, and financial subject-matter training by various experts via online video modules to be completed before October 16th. Part 2 is the Live 40-Hour Skill Building Class, which is Part-146 approved.       
Location: Virtual       
Price: $1,850 per person (Discounts are available for teams.)       
Website and Registration        
Additional Questions: Call 516-227-2595 or email director@nysmediate.org 

Part 146 Additional Mediation Training

Oct 20, 2023

Divorce Mediation Training

Organization: Center for Mediation & Training   
Trainer: Steven Abel, Kenneth Neumann, and Ada Hasloecher     
Meeting Times: October 20, 21, 22 and November 4, 5 (from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM each day)   
Details: Offers a comprehensive introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of divorce mediation. The training covers legal, financial, and emotional issues that are common to the divorce process. We also provide an overview of fundamental dispute resolution theory and mediation techniques. Didactic instruction is balanced with extensive role-playing exercises, case studies, and opportunities for Q&A.   
Location: Virtual and In-Person at 111 W. 90th Street, New York, NY 10024   
Price: $1,450 (use code EARLYBIRD by September 20, 2023 for $100 off) Please contact kenneumann@teammediation.org for scholarship information.    
Credits: 41 CLEs for Attorneys and 40 CEUs for Mental Health Professionals    
Website and Registration     

Part 146 Additional Mediation Training

Oct 23, 2023

24-Hour Basic Mediation Training

Trainer: Sequoia Stalder, Esq.       
Organization: Stalder Mediation       
Dates: October 23, 24, 25 & 26, 2023 (9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)       
Location: Virtual Format (Zoom platform)       
Cost: $1,600       
CLE: Yes       
Contact: julia@staldermediation.com or (917) 580-2253       
For more information and to register, please visit our website

Part 146 Initial Mediation Training

Oct 24, 2023

Three-day 24-hour Basic Commercial Mediation Training

Organization: Simeon H. Baum, Resolve Mediation Services Inc. Co-sponsored by the Dispute Resolution Section of the New York State Bar Association       
Meeting Times:  Tuesday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. October 24th - 26th, 2023       
Location: Virtual       
Price: NYSBA DRS Member Price:$745.00; NYSBA Member Price:$795.00 ; Non-Member Price:$895.00       
Website and Registration: https://mediators.com/training-events/?event_id1=109       
https://nysba.org/events/3-day-commercial-mediation-training-fall-2023/       
CLE: Yes       
This course is specific to commercial mediation and cannot be counted to satisfy the 24 initial mediation training hours required for non-commercial matters.

Part 146  Initial Mediation Training       

COMBO ONLY*

Oct 31, 2023

5-day, 40-hour Mediation Training

Organization: Phoenix Dispute Solutions       
Meeting Times:  Monday to Friday, 11am - 7pm, October 30th to November 3rd.       
Location: Virtual       
Price: $1,199.99 (Payable under three or six-month interest-free payment plans)       
Website and Registration: https://phoenixdisputesolutions.com/usa/training-events/phoenix-mediation-training-new-york       
CLE: Yes

Part 146 Initial 24 Hours + Additional 16 Hours (Commercial & PI) Mediation Training

Nov 3, 2023

8-week, 40-hour Mediation Training

Organization: Phoenix Dispute Solutions       
Meeting Times:  Fridays, 12 - 4 pm from November 3rd to December 15th
Location: Virtual       
Price: $1,199.99 (Payable under three or six-month interest-free payment plans)       
Website and Registration: https://phoenixdisputesolutions.com/usa/training-events/phoenix-mediation-training-new-york       
CLE: Yes

Part 146 Initial 24 Hours + Additional 16 Hours (Commercial & PI) Mediation Training

Nov 4, 2023

8-week, 40-hour Mediation Training

Organization: Phoenix Dispute Solutions       
Meeting Times:  Saturdays, 12 - 4 pm from November 4th to December 16th
Location: Virtual       
Price: $1,199.99 (Payable under three or six-month interest-free payment plans)       
Website and Registration: https://phoenixdisputesolutions.com/usa/training-events/phoenix-mediation-training-new-york       
CLE: Yes

Part 146 Initial 24 Hours + Additional 16 Hours (Commercial & PI) Mediation Training

Nov 6, 2023

4 Half Day Part 146 Advanced Personal Injury Mediation Training

Organization: New York County Lawyers Association       
Trainer: David Paul Horowitz       
Meeting Times: November 6, 8, 13 and 15 from 2:00 PM –6:00 PM.       
Price: NYCLA Member:$795; Non-member: $895; NYCLA  ADR Committee: $750; Tuition assistance available to qualified applicants       
Website and Registration 

Part 146 Additional Mediation Training

Nov 28, 2023

Elder / Adult Family Mediation Training

Organization:  Elder Decisions®, a division of Agreement Resources, LLC       
Trainers:  Arline Kardasis and Crystal Thorpe       
Location: Zoom platform (MA)       
Dates/Times: November 28, 30, December 5, 7, 12, and 14, 2023        
Tuesdays and Thursdays (23 Hours)       
Half Days (12:15 to 5:00 PM Eastern)       
To register, please visit        
https://agreementresources.com/elder-mediation-training/       
or call (617) 621-7009 x29.

Part 146 Additional Mediation Training

Dec 4, 2023

5-day, 40-hour Mediation Training

Organization: Phoenix Dispute Solutions       
Meeting Times:  Monday to Friday, 11am - 7pm, from December 4th to December 8th   
Location: Virtual       
Price: $1,199.99 (Payable under three or six-month interest-free payment plans)       
Website and Registration: https://phoenixdisputesolutions.com/usa/training-events/phoenix-mediation-training-new-york       
CLE: Yes

Part 146 Initial 24 Hours + Additional 16 Hours (Commercial & PI) Mediation Training

*please note the different types of Part 146 mediation training:  

  • Part 146 Initial Mediation Training: a 24-hour Initial Mediation Training approved under Part 146.4(b)(1) and that fulfills the training prerequisite to take an Additional Mediation Training.  
  • Part 146 Additional Mediation Training: a 16-hour Additional Mediation Training approved under Part 146.4(b)(2)
  • Part 146 Initial + Additional Mediation Training: a 40-hour Mediation Training Approved for 24 hours of Initial Mediation Training & 16 hours of Additional Mediation Training
  • COMBO: a 40-hour Mediation Training Approved for 24 hours of Initial Mediation Training & 16 hours of Additional Mediation Training in the specific case type covered only. Initial and Additional components of training may be offered separately. COMBO ONLY indicates that an Initial Mediation Training can only be taken with a specific Additional Mediation Training, i.e. may not be considered fulfilling the Part 146 prerequisite for Additional Mediation Trainings generally.