Speaking Engagements

This program will focus on the benefits of using Alternative Dispute Resolution and will also address direct comparisons between alternative dispute resolution and court processes.

Our esteemed panel of speakers will discuss key issues in dispute resolution, with a focus on how to maximize outcomes, as well as avoid impasse in mediation. Judge Bonina, Judge Skelos and Mr. Borkowski will present best practices to help prevent the mediation from being sabotaged before real negotiations begin, as well as the latest tips and techniques counsel should consider throughout the mediation process.

New York State Labor Law Section 240 holds owners and general contractors strictly liable for injuries and sequelae from height-related accidents, including falls from ladders and scaffolds.

Our esteemed panel will present an intriguing program to the members of the Suffolk County Bar Association on the growing trend of using ADR in settling matters with an emphasis on personal injury disputes. The Honorable Paul J. Baisley, Jr. (Ret.) and Glenn Sabele, Esq. will provide insights for navigating these claims, as well as offering best practices to maximize the benefits of settling personal injury disputes through alternative dispute resolution. 

Our knowledgeable and experienced panel will explore the potential risks and exposure generated by mass filings and examine the latest strategies employed by both in-house and outside counsel to tackle these challenges and ensure the integrity of the arbitration process.

NAM and Tapestry ADR are delighted to take part in the State Bar of Georgia's "Conflict Resolution Day" 2023.

Join us at WIPL for a roundtable discussion of strategies to help corporate counsel navigate disputes with confidence and minimize the potential impact of personal liability.

Attendees will learn: timing in phase of litigation for beneficial mediation; dynamics of parties from dealings leading up to mediation; non-monetary terms to be explored in settlement; limitations both legally, optically and in scope on confidentiality terms; and remote versus in-person mediation.

The program will will address how to prevent litigation, based upon a challenge to the arbitration clause, either in court or before the arbitrator or panel of arbitrators.

Hon. Elizabeth Bonina (Ret.) and Jennifer Herscovici, Esq. will discuss the history of women in law and solutions for their advancement in authoritative roles in the legal fields.