Co-Sponsored by the ADR Section - Members Receive $25 Discount! All attendees will receive a FREE copy of Hesha Abrams' “HOLDING THE CALM” book provided by the ADR Section!!!                                

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In this special LSBA ADR Section sponsored seminar, learn directly from Hesha Abrams how to defuse conflict by tapping into a toolbox of skills that will help identify personalized solutions for every problem. Whether you are acting as a lawyer or mediator dealing with small claims, multimillion-dollar disputes, trade disputes, contracts, torts, or wrongful acts, these tools work with all human beings, even the difficult ones - ESPECIALLY the difficult ones.

• Learn strategies to defuse tension, settle cases, resolve disputes, and re-channel arguments.
• Discover the secret of draining the swamp of toxic emotions, and defusing tension so solutions can be found.
• Discern what it takes to drive a complex business deal to a successful conclusion.
• Discover how to settle cases better and more efficiently.
• Learn how to successfully craft highly creative settlements and resolutions in very difficult matters.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER: 
     Hesha Abrams is an internationally acclaimed master attorney mediator, negotiator, and deal-maker who, for 30 years, has been renowned for her success in resolving high-profile or difficult matters, including mediating the case over the secret recipe for Pepsi. She has worked with Google, Amazon, Facebook, IBM, Verizon, and other large multinational companies, individuals, inventors, and small businesses, creating deals, and solving cases. Her popular new book, “Holding the Calm: The Secret to Resolving Conflict and Defusing Tension” is an insightful, practical, and easy-to-use guide to defuse tension, eliminate conflict, and make deals.
     Abrams has successfully mediated for thousands of parties and was an innovator in the mediation field
serving on the legislative task force that drafted landmark ADR laws. She has taught mediation and negotiation at the Hague International Symposium on Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, is a recipient of the Brutsché Award for Excellence in Mediation from the Association of Attorney Mediators, and is AV-rated by Martindale Hubbell. For further information, see  www.HeshaAbramsMediation.com and HoldingtheCalm.com 

REGISTRATION FEES
• Section Member ..... $325 / $350 after Sept. 29
• Non-Section Member .......... $350 / $375 after Sept. 29
(The fee includes electronic course materials, seminar attendance and coffee/refreshment breaks.)

On-Site Registrants will be provided the link to download electronic course materials at the time of registration. Printed seminar manuals will be available for purchase at the seminar.

Cancellation of registration must be received in writing by the LSBA no later than Sept. 29. Cancellations will receive a full refund, less a $25 administrative charge. Absolutely no refunds will be made after Sept. 29.

HOTEL INFORMATION:
Although the LSBA does not have a room block at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center Hotel, discount rates for LSBA members may be available. Contact: (225) 344-5866 and provide Corporate ID: #1366528. Promo: LSBA Members who book the LSBA rate will receive one voucher for breakfast at Kingfish Grill. Availability is not guaranteed. Prevailing rates may apply.

QUESTIONS??
For more information, contact: CLE Dept. at (800) 421-5722

Annette Buras               Toni Manno
(504) 619-0102              (504) 619-0137
aburas@lsba.org           toni.manno@lsba.org

SEMINAR CHAIR:

Paul W. Breaux • Peacemakers Mediation Service • Baton Rouge

8:00-8:30 a.m.
Registration

8:30-8:45 a.m. - (.25 credits)
Buying a $25,000 Couch

8:45-10:00 a.m. - (1.25 credits)
Holding the Calm and The Neuroscience of Decision-Making — What is "Holding the Calm" and How do We Do It?

10:00-10:15 a.m.
Break

10:15-11:30 a.m. - (1.25 credits; Professionalism)
Understanding the Psychological Dynamics of Negotiating with Difficult Personalities; Diagnosing Different Personality Types and the Negotiation Strategies to Use with Each Type

11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Lunch and ADR Section Meeting
(Lunch provided by ADR Section for ADR Section members only)

12:45-1:00 p.m. - (.25 credit)
Skill Building, Diagnosing Personality Types, and Assessments

1:00-1:30 p.m. - (.5 credits)
Continue Discussion and Practice New Diagnostic Skills

1:30 -3:00 p.m. - (1.5 credits)
Advanced Problem-Solving Exercise

3:00-3:15 p.m.
Break                        

3:15-4:30 pm. - (1.25 credits)
Real cases discussion; problem solving; "Holding the Calm" techniques continued; learn strategies to defuse tension, settle cases, resolve disputes, and re-channel arguments; draining the swamp of toxic emotions; and defusing tension so solution can be found.

Those who plan and teach LSBA seminar are volunteers. Their generous contributions of time, talent and energy make this and every LSBA seminar a success. We deeply appreciate their work.

The LSBA continues to encourage all its members to participate in the preparation and presentation of LSBA CLE programs.

* Please contact the LSBA CLE Dept. if you have a disability which may require special accommodations at this program. The LSBA is committed to enduring full accessibility for all registrants. *