So often, mediators focus on the signatures on the settlement agreement. But, what happens when the parties walk out the door? Have they anticipated and thought through the problems that may arise when implementing the agreement? This interactive session will help mediators highlight and explore implementation issues, increasing the likelihood that the agreement will actually resolve the conflict
Presenter: Linda Toyo Obayashi trains and mediates for a variety of federal agencies around the country, is a senior mediator consultant with the World Bank Group and maintains a private practice. Toyo is a council member for the ABA, Section of Dispute Resolution and was listed among Maryland’s Top 100 women.
John Settle is certified as a mediator and Mentor Mediator by the Supreme Court of Virginia, and he holds ACR's designation of "Advanced Workplace Mediator." He has mediated for many federal agencies, the EEOC, state agencies, and private firms. He is President of SETTLEment Associates LLC, and Of Counsel to the employment law firm of Riselli and Pressler."
Please RSVP by September 21, 2007 to: snbrownbag@sec.gov
Videoconference: If you would like to participate by video and have ISDN VTC capability, please have your IT person call Myron Fears at 202 551-2989, on September 13 between 10:00 am – 10:30 am (ET), to participate in a mandatory test session to ensure system compatibility.
Teleconference: If you would like to participate by phone, please RSVP and we will send you the call-in number. Please note that we do not recommend phoning in because you may miss out on many of the benefits of this interactive program.
Disability Accommodations: If you need disability accommodations contact Leah at meltzerd@sec.gov. Please allow sufficient time for us to make arrangements.
Directions to the SEC: 100 F Street, NE.
From the Union Station metro stop (red line), take the escalator at either exit to the main (ground) floor of Union Station. Walk past the train gates to McDonalds. Just before entering McDonalds, turn left and go through the glass doors. Walk down the ramp, down the escalator and then walk straight ahead to the SEC lobby and security. Please bring a photo ID and allow extra time for security processes.
Notices are posted at www.hhs.gov/dab/sn and http://www.adr.gov/a.htm.