Best Practices in Mediation, Arbitration and Special Masters Proceedings
October 24, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Wilmington University, Brandywine Campus

Moderated by Richard Herrmann, Esq. and I. Connor Bifferato, Esq.

Panelists:
Stephen Brauerman, Esq.
The Honorable Sherry Fallon
Dean Jan Jurden, Esq.
Vivian Medinilla, Esq.
Ryan Newell, Esq.
Joseph Slights, Esq.
Monte’ Squire, Esq.
Peter Walsh, Esq.

Check-in: 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Panel 1: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

An in-depth assessment of mediation contract clauses, the different types of mediators that could be selected, and preparations for mediation, including ethical considerations such as conflicts of interest, biases, and unfair advantage. Analysis of mediation before and during litigation, and best practices in concluding a mediation, with an assessment of remote versus in-person mediations.  Discussion of ethical considerations including informed consent, mediator transparency, and non-compliance with mediated agreements.

Break: 10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Panel 2: 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

An in-depth assessment of arbitration contract clauses, the different types of arbitrators that could be selected, and preparations for arbitration, including ethical considerations such as conflicts of interest, biases, and unfair advantage. Analysis of arbitration before and during litigation, and best practices in concluding arbitration, with an assessment of remote versus in-person arbitrations. Discussion of ethical considerations including informed consent, arbitrator transparency, and non-compliance with arbitration determinations. Considerations regarding the impact of Special Discovery Masters on federal arbitrations.

This seminar offers 3.0 substantive credits and 3.0 ethics credits to Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys.

Locations available are Wilmington, Live stream options in Georgetown, Dover, and Seaford

* Advertised price is for the standard member rate.

OUT OF STATE CLE CREDIT INFO

Those attendees who wish to receive CLE credit, other than from Delaware or Pennsylvania, should contact their individual State’s CLE Commission for credit. The Delaware State Bar Association can provide you with the agenda (included in the Materials sent with your registration confirmation) and a Certificate of Attendance (upon completion of the webinar), which should meet the requirements of compliance.

All rates include CLE Seminar and any materials. To register now or review DSBA CLE Policies, click HERE.

All materials provided by the deadline will be available by QR code on the day of the seminar.

Reporting of credits:

Please be advised that the DSBA has 30 days from the date of the seminar to report credits. Credits will be reported according to the date of the seminar not the date they are entered.