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This webinar qualifies for 1.0 hour of California MCLE Ethics Credit Phyllis will lead a comprehensive refresher on the ethical standards and principles that guide mediation practice. This session will focus on maintaining fairness, impartiality, and confidentiality. Participants will also receive an in-depth review of California statutes, case law, and the Model Standards of Conduct for Mediators. The presentation will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 PM, followed by an opportunity to Ask the Expert during a Q&A session immediately afterward. About Phyllis G. Pollack, Esq. Phyllis G. Pollack, Esq. the principal of PGP Mediation (www.pgpmediation.com), has been a mediator in Los Angeles, California since 2000. She has conducted over 2000 mediations. As an attorney with more than40 years experience, she utilizes her diverse background to resolve business,commercial, international trade, real estate, employment and lemon law disputes at both the state and federal trial and state appellate court levels. She is a past chair of State Bar of California’s ADR Committee. She has served on the board of the California Dispute Resolution Council (CDRC) (2012-2013), is a past president and past treasurer of the SCMA Education Foundation(2011-2013), a past president (2010) of the Southern California Mediation Association (SCMA) and a member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals. At present, she is a Lecturer in Law at the University of Southern California’s Gould School of Law, teaching ADR ethics and co-teaching online Employment Dispute Mediation. Ms. Pollack received her BA degree in sociology in 1973 from Newcomb College of Tulane University and her JD degree from Tulane University School of Law in 1977. She is an active member of both the Louisiana and California bars.Pollack believes that it is never too late to mediate a dispute and recommends mediation over litigation as it allows the parties to decide their own solutions. PGP Mediation 865 S. Figueroa St., Suite 1388 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Voice: (213) 623-8810 Fax: (213) 630-8890 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.pgpmediation.com blog: http://www.pgpmediation.com/blog/ Cost: SCMA Student & Sustaining Members: Free SCMA Members: $20.00 Non-Members: $45.00
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