Elevate Your Legal Practice with Transformative Mediation Techniques

This course delves into the advanced techniques and ethical considerations surrounding attorney mediation skills. It examines the distinct approaches of problem-solving and transformative mediation, equipping participants with the tools to navigate various conflict scenarios. You will explore the core principles of client-centered lawyering and discover how to effectively incorporate interactional support skills into legal practice.
The course covers key topics including:
Through simulated mediation sessions, case studies, and interactive workshops, you will gain practical experience in applying these skills to real-world scenarios. The course will also help you develop a nuanced understanding of how mediation principles can be integrated into the full spectrum of legal practice, from initial client consultations to courtroom advocacy. By the end of this course, you will have the confidence and skills to effectively mediate conflicts and represent your clients in a more empowering and ethical manner.

Empowering Legal Professionals, One Hour at a Time
CLE for Me provides innovative, accessible, and engaging Continuing Legal Education designed to meet the needs of today’s busy legal professionals. With a focus on practical insights, emerging trends, and compliance requirements, we deliver courses that are as impactful as they are convenient. Our expert-led programs empower attorneys to stay informed, enhance their skills, and excel in their practice—all at their own pace.

Licensed Attorney in Illinois
Joanne Boy is a licensed attorney in Illinois, with over 20 years of diverse experience spanning publication/editorial work, immigration, policy, compliance, litigation, higher education, public housing and affordable housing Joanne has actively contributed to the larger practice of law and the affordable housing industry as an in-house attorney with the Chicago Housing Authority, the third largest public housing authority in the United States and to the world of higher education as a visiting professor with DeVry University and DeVry’s Keller Graduate School of Business teaching political science, public administration, nonprofit management, and business law/ethics related courses to undergraduate and graduate level students. Her experiences are well-entrenched in assisting the development and furtherance of public-private endeavors in many areas of life. She remains dedicated to educating and shaping the next generation of lawyers and leaders.