Dispute Prevention Fundamentals: Taking the First Step toward Building Better Business Collaborations

Tired of Disputes? Make the Shift From Dispute Resolution to Dispute Prevention

This CLE Program will be held from 1:00 PM to 2 PM ET on August 13th. Please scroll to the bottom for information on ticket pricing, discounts, and financial aid.

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There is an entire industry around dispute resolution. But what if you could help your clients prevent disputes before they begin?  This session will share the collaborative work the University of Tennessee and CPR are doing to help organizations understand the why, what and how of dispute prevention. 

This session will offer insights from UT’s Kate Vitasek and CPR’s Ellen Waldman, authors of the book Preventing the Dispute Before it Begins: Proven Mechanisms for Fostering Better Business Relationships.  

Attendees will learn:

• The differences between dispute prevention and dispute resolution 
• Why you should be thinking about dispute prevention
• An introduction to the dispute management continuum
• Case studies showcasing successful dispute prevention mechanisms
• A framework for helping you adopt dispute prevention mechanisms

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Tickets for this event cost $49.00 for non-members, $39.00 for members of CPR's Panel of Distinguished Neutrals, and is free for members. Members of Academic Institutions can email Ellen Waldman at ewaldman@cpradr.org to request a discounted ticket.

Please register for this event ahead of time in order to attend.

CLE Credit:
The organizers expect to receive approval for 1 NY CLE credit for experienced attorneys in Areas of Professional Practice. (While a recording will be available after the event of those that registered, CLE credit is only available to those that attend the live webinar.)

Non-NY attendees will receive proof of attendance for use in applying for credit in their jurisdiction.

*NY CLE: CPR (International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution) has been certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of Continuing Legal Education in the State of New York. This continuing legal education course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State CLE Rules and Regulations for credits as indicated above.

CPR Financial Aid Policy:
CPR is a non-profit organization.  Under financial hardship guidelines, at its discretion, CPR may waive the fee for attorneys who demonstrate that they are not currently employed (not retirees). CPR may also provide a special discounted price to attorneys, full time judges and administrative law judges practicing in the nonprofit and public sectors full time. Please contact Helena Tavares Erickson at herickson@cpradr.org to request financial assistance with this program.

If you have any questions about attending, email Micah Seigel at mseigel@cpradr.org.