Seminar on Understanding and Handling Implicit Bias in Mediation

Release Date: 
Mon, 09/16/2019

The Western Washington Bankruptcy Court’s Thomas T. Glover Mediation Program is pleased to host a seminar to aid lawyers and ADR neutrals in improving their understanding and management of implicit bias in mediation and arbitration. The program will feature a panel discussion among the following distinguished jurists experienced in mediation and arbitration: U.S. District Court Chief Magistrate Brian A. Tsuchida, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Mary Jo Heston, trial lawyer Craig Sims of counsel with Schroeter Goldmark Bender, and Kathleen Wareham, WAMS mediator/arbitrator.

This event is open to all attorneys and mediators/arbitrators. Please join us for an engaging presentation and discussion, followed by a social gathering.

Date:                           Thursday, October 17, 2019

Time:                          2:30 pm – 4:30 pm with hosted reception to follow

Location:                    19th Floor, U.S. Courthouse, 700 Stewart Street, Seattle WA 98101

Cost:                           None; 2 CLE Ethics credits approved with WSBA

RSVP:              ***SPACE IS LIMITED FOR THIS EVENT*** Provide name via e-mail to: WAWB_ADR@WAWB.USCOURTS.GOV before October 8, 2019.