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SUMMARY:Reflective Mediation Practice Group
DESCRIPTION:Bring your mediation practice to the next level by participating in a reflective practice group! \nReflective practice groups are among the most effective ongoing learning experiences available to mediators. Under the guidance of an experienced mediator and facilitator\, a small group of mediators meets regularly to take turns reflecting on their individual mediation cases. The group supports the mediator presenting a case to discover what mediator interventions worked best and what mediator behaviors created challenges. This collaborative exploration enhances awareness of the dynamics at play and increases the potential of learning from each mediation experience. Participants will be expected to anonymize all case identifying information so聽as to ensure strict confidentiality. \nBeginning in January 2026\, the Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) at UC Law San Francisco will offer a 6-session monthly practice group led by experienced mediator and mediation trainer聽Howard Herman. Currently a mediator at JAMS\, Howard pioneered the use of practice groups for mediators at the U.S. District Court in San Francisco where he led the court鈥檚 ADR Program for 23 years\, and where many mediators participated continuously in groups he led for over 15 years. Howard also has led practice groups for mediators in India and Brazil. Howard鈥檚 fuller biography can be found at聽jamsadr.com/herman. \n聽 \nGroup Structure and Approach \nThe group will meet in person. It will be limited to 12 participants and is open to all practicing mediators. Generally\, each session will be focused on mediator presentations of cases in which they have been involved. Rather than starting with a topic\, discussion flows from what actually happened and the choices the mediator made throughout the process. \nKey to a successful group is the creation of a safe and confidential environment of mutual support and respect\, making stable membership and small group size important. Participants commit to in-person attendance at all six two-hour sessions\, and to write up and present at least one case for discussion during the six-month period. \nMCLE:聽12 hours general credit for the series\, including 1 hour of elimination of bias credit (excludes implicit bias/bias reducing strategies)\, 1 hour of competence credit (excludes prevention and detection)\, and 1 hour of ethics credit \nCost: $595 for the full series \nIf you are interested in joining the group\, please complete this聽application. \nApplications will be taken on a rolling basis until the group is full.
URL:/event/reflective-mediation-practice-group-7/
LOCATION:198 McAllister St.\, 198 McAllister St.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR)":MAILTO:cndr@uclawsf.edu
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SUMMARY:Reflective Mediation Practice Group
DESCRIPTION:Bring your mediation practice to the next level by participating in a reflective practice group! \nReflective practice groups are among the most effective ongoing learning experiences available to mediators. Under the guidance of an experienced mediator and facilitator\, a small group of mediators meets regularly to take turns reflecting on their individual mediation cases. The group supports the mediator presenting a case to discover what mediator interventions worked best and what mediator behaviors created challenges. This collaborative exploration enhances awareness of the dynamics at play and increases the potential of learning from each mediation experience. Participants will be expected to anonymize all case identifying information so聽as to ensure strict confidentiality. \nBeginning in January 2026\, the Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) at UC Law San Francisco will offer a 6-session monthly practice group led by experienced mediator and mediation trainer聽Howard Herman. Currently a mediator at JAMS\, Howard pioneered the use of practice groups for mediators at the U.S. District Court in San Francisco where he led the court鈥檚 ADR Program for 23 years\, and where many mediators participated continuously in groups he led for over 15 years. Howard also has led practice groups for mediators in India and Brazil. Howard鈥檚 fuller biography can be found at聽jamsadr.com/herman. \n聽 \nGroup Structure and Approach \nThe group will meet in person. It will be limited to 12 participants and is open to all practicing mediators. Generally\, each session will be focused on mediator presentations of cases in which they have been involved. Rather than starting with a topic\, discussion flows from what actually happened and the choices the mediator made throughout the process. \nKey to a successful group is the creation of a safe and confidential environment of mutual support and respect\, making stable membership and small group size important. Participants commit to in-person attendance at all six two-hour sessions\, and to write up and present at least one case for discussion during the six-month period. \nMCLE:聽12 hours general credit for the series\, including 1 hour of elimination of bias credit (excludes implicit bias/bias reducing strategies)\, 1 hour of competence credit (excludes prevention and detection)\, and 1 hour of ethics credit \nCost: $595 for the full series \nIf you are interested in joining the group\, please complete this聽application. \nApplications will be taken on a rolling basis until the group is full.
URL:/event/reflective-mediation-practice-group-6/
LOCATION:198 McAllister St.\, 198 McAllister St.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR)":MAILTO:cndr@uclawsf.edu
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Mediation
DESCRIPTION:聽 \n聽 \nA 40-hour basic mediation training program\, including certificate of completion and optional MCLE credit. \nThe UC Law SF Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution聽(CNDR) presents its鈥� annual 40-hour comprehensive mediation practitioner training. This program provides a unique blend of mediation theory\, hands-on mediation skills training\, and an exploration of the sensibilities and personal qualities required to be an effective mediator. \nThis in-person program is useful for a range of professionals who deal with people in conflict\, and any attorney who represents clients in mediation\, to understand the process and to be more effective in representing clients in mediation. We also encourage participation of international attorneys\, notaries and Hastings LL.M. students. No prior training or experience required. \n\n \nIn this highly interactive and dynamic training\, participants from around the world learn the theory and practice of mediation. The methodology consists of a mixture of discussion\, skill building exercises and role play. All participants will have the opportunity to practice multiple times in the client\, advocate and mediator roles and will receive personalized feedback and coaching from professional mediators.  \nWe start with the psychology and behavior of people in conflict and the different process choices parties can make when seeking to resolve conflict. We examine the different styles or models of mediation and the implications of those models for the client experience. We then explore and practice every phase of a mediation\, from opening and setting the stage\, to exploration of interests and issues\, negotiating agreements\, preparation of settlement documents and closure. \n聽 \n \n\nCombined with the practice of these phases\, participants build critical communication and process management skills including how to: \n\nMaintain neutrality\nBalance power\nSelect appropriate influencing strategies\nDecide whether\, when and how to use private sessions (鈥渃aucus鈥�)\nFacilitate the 鈥渕oney dance鈥漒nConduct a methodical alternatives analysis\nEmploy techniques for overcoming impasse\nConvey 鈥渄ifficult鈥� messages\nUse active listening\nAsk questions to move the clients in helpful directions\nHandle difficult behavior and 鈥渞eframe鈥� problematic statements\n\nFinally\, we cover mediator ethics\, process confidentiality\, working with representatives and co-mediation. \n聽 \nWhat participants have to say: \n鈥淔antastic! So happy I chose this program\, it blew away my expectations. The role playing was especially valuable to measure progress and enforce the teaching.鈥� 鈥� BT 2022 \n聽 \n鈥淚 quit my job as a teacher to work in the Office of Civil Rights doing in-house dispute resolution and mediation. I could not have gotten this position without taking CNDR鈥檚 Fundamentals of Mediation Training\, and I am so grateful for all of the skills I gained. I re-read Prof. Ford鈥檚 Peace at Work and feel even more prepared to take on this next challenge.鈥� 鈥� BL\, 2024 \n\nFormat\nAll 40 hours will take place in-person during a live class\, including small group role plays with individualized coaching. Each day includes 1.5 hours of total breaks. \nDates\nMonday\, August 31 鈥� Friday\, September 4\, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. 鈥� 6:00 p.m. each day (PST) \nLocation\nUC Law SF\, 198 McAllister\, San Francisco\, CA 94102 (in-person training only) \nMCLE\n40 hours of California MCLE credits available\, including 1.5 hrs Elimination of Bias and 2 hrs Legal Ethics. Be sure to select the 鈥渁dd on鈥� for MCLE credit at checkout. MCLE Provider #9545. \nRegistration\n\nStandard Registration Fee 鈥� $2\,295\nAlumni\, Government\, and Nonprofit Rate 鈥� $2\,095\n\nREGISTER HERE \n聽 \nRegistration closes one week prior to the training\, or when enrollments have reached maximum capacity\, whichever comes first. Space is limited; register early. \nAnother training is scheduled for March 2-6\, 2026. See more information here. \nQuestions to CNDR@uclawsf.edu. \n\nInstructor\n\nAdjunct Professor聽John Ford\, BA LLB (UCT) is an experienced workplace mediator and soft-skills trainer. John studied law at the 精东影业 of Cape Town before moving to Namibia\, where he practiced from 1988 to 1995. Initially\, he focused on representing survivors of human-rights abuses. After Namibian independence in 1990\, his focus shifted to labor and employment law. John moved to California in 1996 and trained as a mediator. He has since successfully mediated hundreds of workplace disputes\, and has worked with numerous teams to help them deal successfully with conflict. \n聽 \nJohn has provided training to thousands of employees at all levels in the workplace\, across a wide range of industries. His workshops focus on the development of soft skills\, such as communication\, negotiation\, facilitation\, conflict resolution\, emotional intelligence\, customer service and mediation. He is a past president of the Association for Dispute Resolution of Northern California (ADRNC)\, and was the managing editor of www.mediate.com from 2000 to 2011. \n聽 \nCancellation Policy \nFor all CNDR events\, cancellations on or before 30 days prior to the event will receive a full refund\, minus an administrative fee of 7% of ticket price. Cancellations after 30 days prior to the event will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations on or after 5 days prior to the event will not receive a refund. \nADA Accommodations Statement \nThe 精东影业 of California College of the Law\, San Francisco is committed to making its facilities and events accessible in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need reasonable accommodations\, please contact CNDR at 415-581-8941 or CNDR@uclawsf.edu\, or the Disability Access Hotline at 415-581-4848 or DAH@uclawsf.edu at least two weeks before the event. \nUse of Materials Notice \nThe UC Law SF Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) hereby irrevocably grants registrants/participants a limited\, nonexclusive\, non-transferable\, royalty-free right and license to use materials provided and distributed by CNDR and/or UC Law SF in the course of the training herein for purposes of participation and personal/internal\, non-commercial reference purposes. \nCode of Conduct \nThe UC Law SF Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) is dedicated to ensuring that its events and gatherings are an inclusive\, respectful\, productive\, and harassment-free experience for everyone\, regardless of gender\, gender identity and expression\, age\, sexual orientation\, alienage or citizenship status\, physical or mental ability\, color\, physical appearance\, body size\, race\, ethnicity\, national origin\, marital status or partnership status\, pregnancy or lactation status\, religion or creed\, status as a veteran or active military service member or any other basis protected by U.S. federal\, state\, or local laws. \nWhen participating in or attending a CNDR event\, the following behaviors are expected: \n\nBe present\, timely\, open-minded\, and participate actively.\nAct with respect and dignity towards everyone you encounter\, including participants\, staff\, instructors\, and coaches.\nBe considerate and collegial in your speech and actions\, valuing a diversity of views and opinions.\nTo support a participatory learning environment for everyone\, be mindful of how much time you use (e.g. in discussions or Q&A sessions).\nBehave in accordance with professional standards (such as your employer鈥檚 policies\, or applicable law).\nAlert on-premises security personnel and staff if you notice a dangerous situation or someone clearly in distress\, or call 911 in case of an emergency.\n\nHarassment\, bullying\, non-consensual physical contact\, threats\, microaggressions\, intimidation\, and/or insinuations that are hurtful or interfere with any other attendee鈥檚 experience or participation are examples of behaviors which are unacceptable and could be cause for removal from a CNDR event. \n聽
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LOCATION:198 McAllister St.\, 198 McAllister St.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Public,Students
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR)":MAILTO:cndr@uclawsf.edu
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SUMMARY:Reflective Mediation Practice Group
DESCRIPTION:Bring your mediation practice to the next level by participating in a reflective practice group! \nReflective practice groups are among the most effective ongoing learning experiences available to mediators. Under the guidance of an experienced mediator and facilitator\, a small group of mediators meets regularly to take turns reflecting on their individual mediation cases. The group supports the mediator presenting a case to discover what mediator interventions worked best and what mediator behaviors created challenges. This collaborative exploration enhances awareness of the dynamics at play and increases the potential of learning from each mediation experience. Participants will be expected to anonymize all case identifying information so聽as to ensure strict confidentiality. \nBeginning in January 2026\, the Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) at UC Law San Francisco will offer a 6-session monthly practice group led by experienced mediator and mediation trainer聽Howard Herman. Currently a mediator at JAMS\, Howard pioneered the use of practice groups for mediators at the U.S. District Court in San Francisco where he led the court鈥檚 ADR Program for 23 years\, and where many mediators participated continuously in groups he led for over 15 years. Howard also has led practice groups for mediators in India and Brazil. Howard鈥檚 fuller biography can be found at聽jamsadr.com/herman. \n聽 \nGroup Structure and Approach \nThe group will meet in person. It will be limited to 12 participants and is open to all practicing mediators. Generally\, each session will be focused on mediator presentations of cases in which they have been involved. Rather than starting with a topic\, discussion flows from what actually happened and the choices the mediator made throughout the process. \nKey to a successful group is the creation of a safe and confidential environment of mutual support and respect\, making stable membership and small group size important. Participants commit to in-person attendance at all six two-hour sessions\, and to write up and present at least one case for discussion during the six-month period. \nMCLE:聽12 hours general credit for the series\, including 1 hour of elimination of bias credit (excludes implicit bias/bias reducing strategies)\, 1 hour of competence credit (excludes prevention and detection)\, and 1 hour of ethics credit \nCost: $595 for the full series \nIf you are interested in joining the group\, please complete this聽application. \nApplications will be taken on a rolling basis until the group is full.
URL:/event/reflective-mediation-practice-group-5/
LOCATION:198 McAllister St.\, 198 McAllister St.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR)":MAILTO:cndr@uclawsf.edu
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T141818
CREATED:20251029T202212Z
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UID:10006459-1789372800-1789750800@www.uclawsf.edu
SUMMARY:International Mediation and Leadership Development Institute (IMDLI)
DESCRIPTION:The UC Law San Francisco Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR)\, at the 精东影业 of California College of Law\, San Francisco\, in partnership with the JAMS Foundation\, is proud to present the International Mediation Development & Leadership Institute (IMDLI). IMDLI is intended for a diverse group of professionals鈥攍awyers\, judges\, court administrators\, academics\, mediators\, and others鈥攊nterested in learning how to cultivate robust mediation ecosystems in their home countries and how to become an effective leader of mediation implementation and development. Top-level U.S. and international experts drawn from the court system\, private ADR institutions\, and universities will share best practices and lessons learned from decades of ADR reform experience鈥攊nformation that is rarely available to the public. Anticipated topics covered: \n\nHow mediation can promote access to justice and help reduce court backlogs\nHow to design and operate mediation centers (public/court annexed and private)\nHow to build capacity and ensure that such centers are sustainable into the future\nHow to draft mediation legislation and rules\nThe advantages and disadvantages of voluntary\, mandatory\, and judicial referral models\nHow to convince mediation skeptics and secure their buy-in\nThe social\, political\, economic\, and legal ingredients and interventions necessary for a mediation center to thrive and for an ADR ecosystem or culture to take root\nThe importance of data collection and analysis\nWhat empirical research on ADR tells us about the who\, what\, where\, when\, and how of mediation\, including what works and what does not\nFactors that have helped drive the success of mediation in the U.S. and other key jurisdictions\n\nMore information here.\nRegister Now
URL:/event/international-mediation-and-leadership-development-institute-imdli/
LOCATION:333 Deb Colloquium and Sky Deck\, 5th Floor Cotchett Law Center\, 333 Golden Gate Avenue\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR)":MAILTO:cndr@uclawsf.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T193000
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SUMMARY:Reflective Mediation Practice Group
DESCRIPTION:Bring your mediation practice to the next level by participating in a reflective practice group! \nReflective practice groups are among the most effective ongoing learning experiences available to mediators. Under the guidance of an experienced mediator and facilitator\, a small group of mediators meets regularly to take turns reflecting on their individual mediation cases. The group supports the mediator presenting a case to discover what mediator interventions worked best and what mediator behaviors created challenges. This collaborative exploration enhances awareness of the dynamics at play and increases the potential of learning from each mediation experience. Participants will be expected to anonymize all case identifying information so聽as to ensure strict confidentiality. \nBeginning in January 2026\, the Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) at UC Law San Francisco will offer a 6-session monthly practice group led by experienced mediator and mediation trainer聽Howard Herman. Currently a mediator at JAMS\, Howard pioneered the use of practice groups for mediators at the U.S. District Court in San Francisco where he led the court鈥檚 ADR Program for 23 years\, and where many mediators participated continuously in groups he led for over 15 years. Howard also has led practice groups for mediators in India and Brazil. Howard鈥檚 fuller biography can be found at聽jamsadr.com/herman. \n聽 \nGroup Structure and Approach \nThe group will meet in person. It will be limited to 12 participants and is open to all practicing mediators. Generally\, each session will be focused on mediator presentations of cases in which they have been involved. Rather than starting with a topic\, discussion flows from what actually happened and the choices the mediator made throughout the process. \nKey to a successful group is the creation of a safe and confidential environment of mutual support and respect\, making stable membership and small group size important. Participants commit to in-person attendance at all six two-hour sessions\, and to write up and present at least one case for discussion during the six-month period. \nMCLE:聽12 hours general credit for the series\, including 1 hour of elimination of bias credit (excludes implicit bias/bias reducing strategies)\, 1 hour of competence credit (excludes prevention and detection)\, and 1 hour of ethics credit \nCost: $595 for the full series \nIf you are interested in joining the group\, please complete this聽application. \nApplications will be taken on a rolling basis until the group is full.
URL:/event/reflective-mediation-practice-group-4/
LOCATION:198 McAllister St.\, 198 McAllister St.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR)":MAILTO:cndr@uclawsf.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261111T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261111T193000
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SUMMARY:Reflective Mediation Practice Group
DESCRIPTION:Bring your mediation practice to the next level by participating in a reflective practice group! \nReflective practice groups are among the most effective ongoing learning experiences available to mediators. Under the guidance of an experienced mediator and facilitator\, a small group of mediators meets regularly to take turns reflecting on their individual mediation cases. The group supports the mediator presenting a case to discover what mediator interventions worked best and what mediator behaviors created challenges. This collaborative exploration enhances awareness of the dynamics at play and increases the potential of learning from each mediation experience. Participants will be expected to anonymize all case identifying information so聽as to ensure strict confidentiality. \nBeginning in January 2026\, the Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) at UC Law San Francisco will offer a 6-session monthly practice group led by experienced mediator and mediation trainer聽Howard Herman. Currently a mediator at JAMS\, Howard pioneered the use of practice groups for mediators at the U.S. District Court in San Francisco where he led the court鈥檚 ADR Program for 23 years\, and where many mediators participated continuously in groups he led for over 15 years. Howard also has led practice groups for mediators in India and Brazil. Howard鈥檚 fuller biography can be found at聽jamsadr.com/herman. \n聽 \nGroup Structure and Approach \nThe group will meet in person. It will be limited to 12 participants and is open to all practicing mediators. Generally\, each session will be focused on mediator presentations of cases in which they have been involved. Rather than starting with a topic\, discussion flows from what actually happened and the choices the mediator made throughout the process. \nKey to a successful group is the creation of a safe and confidential environment of mutual support and respect\, making stable membership and small group size important. Participants commit to in-person attendance at all six two-hour sessions\, and to write up and present at least one case for discussion during the six-month period. \nMCLE:聽12 hours general credit for the series\, including 1 hour of elimination of bias credit (excludes implicit bias/bias reducing strategies)\, 1 hour of competence credit (excludes prevention and detection)\, and 1 hour of ethics credit \nCost: $595 for the full series \nIf you are interested in joining the group\, please complete this聽application. \nApplications will be taken on a rolling basis until the group is full.
URL:/event/reflective-mediation-practice-group-3/
LOCATION:198 McAllister St.\, 198 McAllister St.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR)":MAILTO:cndr@uclawsf.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261209T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261209T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T141818
CREATED:20260429T225841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T225841Z
UID:10006558-1796837400-1796844600@www.uclawsf.edu
SUMMARY:Reflective Mediation Practice Group
DESCRIPTION:Bring your mediation practice to the next level by participating in a reflective practice group! \nReflective practice groups are among the most effective ongoing learning experiences available to mediators. Under the guidance of an experienced mediator and facilitator\, a small group of mediators meets regularly to take turns reflecting on their individual mediation cases. The group supports the mediator presenting a case to discover what mediator interventions worked best and what mediator behaviors created challenges. This collaborative exploration enhances awareness of the dynamics at play and increases the potential of learning from each mediation experience. Participants will be expected to anonymize all case identifying information so聽as to ensure strict confidentiality. \nBeginning in January 2026\, the Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) at UC Law San Francisco will offer a 6-session monthly practice group led by experienced mediator and mediation trainer聽Howard Herman. Currently a mediator at JAMS\, Howard pioneered the use of practice groups for mediators at the U.S. District Court in San Francisco where he led the court鈥檚 ADR Program for 23 years\, and where many mediators participated continuously in groups he led for over 15 years. Howard also has led practice groups for mediators in India and Brazil. Howard鈥檚 fuller biography can be found at聽jamsadr.com/herman. \n聽 \nGroup Structure and Approach \nThe group will meet in person. It will be limited to 12 participants and is open to all practicing mediators. Generally\, each session will be focused on mediator presentations of cases in which they have been involved. Rather than starting with a topic\, discussion flows from what actually happened and the choices the mediator made throughout the process. \nKey to a successful group is the creation of a safe and confidential environment of mutual support and respect\, making stable membership and small group size important. Participants commit to in-person attendance at all six two-hour sessions\, and to write up and present at least one case for discussion during the six-month period. \nMCLE:聽12 hours general credit for the series\, including 1 hour of elimination of bias credit (excludes implicit bias/bias reducing strategies)\, 1 hour of competence credit (excludes prevention and detection)\, and 1 hour of ethics credit \nCost: $595 for the full series \nIf you are interested in joining the group\, please complete this聽application. \nApplications will be taken on a rolling basis until the group is full.
URL:/event/reflective-mediation-practice-group-2/
LOCATION:198 McAllister St.\, 198 McAllister St.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR)":MAILTO:cndr@uclawsf.edu
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