The Southern California Mediation Association is proud to host its 37th Annual Fall Conference at the Straus Institute at Pepperdine University in Malibu on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

SCMA’s mission is to nurture, expand, and develop the practice, profession, and community of mediation. This year’s theme, “The Ever-Changing World of Mediation,” emphasizes practical tools to support mediators in growing their practices while exploring new avenues for professional development and volunteer opportunities.

Through a combination of skill-building workshops, thought-provoking discussions, and networking sessions, participants will strengthen their professional competence and gain strategies to navigate the evolving mediation landscape—including the challenges and opportunities created by rapid technological advancements.

In addition to enhancing their practices, both for-profit and non-profit, attendees will be able to connect with colleagues, share techniques, and explore meaningful opportunities to volunteer in areas of interest that align with their skills and passions.

• A Friday Night Awards Dinner – Lawry’s The Prime Rib, Beverly Hills
• Conference Keynote Speaker, Laurie Levenson, Esq. Professor Levenson is the David W. Burcham Chair in Ethical Advocacy at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, California
• Special Plenary hosted by AAA, Mediating through Crises
• Closing Speaker,  Dr. Jack R. Goetz, Esq. and panel to discuss SB940
• Multiple workshop choices
• Networking Opportunities
• Exhibitor Hall
• Volunteer Community Mediation Fair

Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your career, enhance your skills, and connect with leading professionals in the field of alternative dispute resolution.

For more information about the dinner and the conference, please visit the SCMA Conference Website.

Registration Costs:

* Early Bird pricing ends Friday, September 26, 2025