Iowa CLE - Alternative Dispute Resolution Courses

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Whose Problem Is It? Boundaries and Survival Skills in Family Law

Family law matters often involve more than legal disputes—they bring heightened emotions, difficult personalities, and clients who may expect their attorney to solve deeply personal problems. This CLE program examines how lawyers can effectively represent clients in contentious domestic matters while maintaining clear professional boundaries and avoiding burnout. Whose Problem Is It? offers a practical discussion on separating legal advocacy from emotional entanglement. Attorneys will l... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Beyond the Basics: What Really Matters in Contract Review and Negotiation in the Modern Age

This CLE program offers a practical, hands-on approach to reviewing and negotiating contracts in today’s business-driven legal environment. Designed for both newer attorneys and professionals who routinely handle agreements, the course shifts the focus away from traditional doctrinal concepts and toward the provisions that materially impact risk, performance, and enforceability. Participants will work through the anatomy of a modern contract, with targeted analysis of key clauses such a... More Info

$29

1General Credit
The Intersection of Arbitration and the Courts: From Drafting to Judicial Review and Enforcement

Arbitration clauses are ubiquitous, but their enforceability and strategic value depend on careful drafting and execution. This program provides a focused, practice-oriented overview of arbitration from contract formation through post-award review. The course addresses key drafting considerations under the Federal Arbitration Act and analogous state law, as well as motions to compel arbitration, motions to stay litigation, and waiver issues arising from court participation. It also exam... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Ethics in Mediation Practice: What ABA 518 Means for Attorneys

As mediation becomes a more integral component of dispute resolution, lawyers are expected to navigate increasingly complex ethical considerations. The American Bar Association’s recently issued Formal Opinion 518 has added new clarity—and sparked new debate—about where the limits of neutrality, advocacy, and professional responsibility truly lie. This CLE program offers a practical, attorney-focused look at the implications of ABA 518. Participants will learn how the opinion fits withi... More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit
The Art of Money Negotiation in Mediation: A CLE for Legal Advocates

Monetary negotiations are often the most challenging—and consequential—component of mediating civil disputes. This CLE course offers a comprehensive examination of how parties and mediators approach the exchange of money in mediation, from initial demands and offers to final compromise. Attendees will analyze the competitive and cooperative models that shape negotiation behavior and learn how concepts like risk tolerance, cognitive dissonance, and game theory influence decision-making.... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Mindful Lawyering: Emotional Intelligence in Mediation and Legal Practice

Legal practice often demands quick thinking in high-stakes situations—but rapid reactions don’t always lead to the best results. This CLE program examines how mindfulness and emotional intelligence can shift the way attorneys experience and manage challenging moments in mediation, negotiation, and daily client interactions. Through practical examples and accessible strategies, the session demonstrates how deliberate pauses and mindful awareness can improve communication, enhance profess... More Info

$34

1Atty Wellness
Mediation as Advocacy: Expanding Your Dispute Resolution Toolkit

Court orders, contract clauses, and crowded dockets mean more attorneys are ending up at the mediation table—ready or not. This CLE course is built for litigators and transactional attorneys who don’t mediate but need to understand how mediation really works—and how to use it to protect their clients’ interests. You’ll learn: What mediation is (and isn’t), and why it matters even before litigation begins How to spot and handle mediation clauses in contracts What to expect when cour... More Info

$55

1.5General Credits