Thursday, January 21, 2010
1:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
3.0 MCLE Credit Hours, 1.0 LEPR Credit Hours

Alternative Dispute Resolution Developments

This is a CLE presentation regarding the latest developments in mediation and ethics. It will be an entertaining and informative seminar for attorneys and  mediators on the current practice of mediation, criminal law, federal law and ethical considerations . Nationally recognized speakers will discuss these areas and give tips for effective criminal law mediation, federal district court and Fourth Circuit mediation.  Additionally, attendees will hear an assessment current issues in ethics which has been addressed by the courts and S.C. Bar’s Ethics Advisory Committee, including the latest ethical developments regarding  mediation practice.

Agenda

1:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Award Presentations
James L. Bell, Charleston
Robert W. Hassold, Jr. Greenville,

1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. U.S. District and Fourth Circuit Federal Court Mediation
Hon. William T. Howell, Beaufort
Danny H. Mullis, Charleston

2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Break

3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Successful Criminal Mediation: The Kentucky Experience
Hon. Anthony W. Frohlich, Burlington, KY

3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Current Ethical Considerations: What Every Lawyer Should Know Now
James L. Bell, Charleston

4:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Panel Discussion: 
Hon. Anthony W. Frohlich; Hon. William T. Howell; Danny H. Mullis; James L. Bell

Course Planner/Moderator: James L. Bell, Charleston