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Dispute Resolution Roundtables

All roundtables are virtual on Zoom.

Schedule subject to modification.

All roundtables are open to court personnel, dispute resolution practitioners, and other interested persons. Many topics overlap several practice areas. See the Dispute Resolution website for more information and to register.

We invite conversation starters form a variety of practice areas with different types of expertise to share their programs and practices. Their presentations and materials are their own and do not reflect the viewpoints or opinions of the Supreme Court of Ohio.

View a complete list of roundtable topics 

Who Should Attend:
All Ohio court-connected appellate mediators and individuals managing appellate court mediation services.

Description:
Appellate mediator roundtables are an opportunity for appellate mediators to come together to discuss and share information and updates relating to changes in the laws, prevailing issues and concerns, practice tips, innovative practices, and topics of interest among a network of mediators across the state.

Tuition:
This roundtable is tuition-free.

Start and End Times:
12 to 1:30 p.m.

Who Should Attend:
Ohio civil mediators and managers of civil court mediation programs.

Description:
Civil Mediator roundtables are an opportunity for civil mediators and managers of civil court mediation programs to come together virtually to discuss and share information and updates relating to changes in the laws, prevailing issues and concerns, practice tips, innovative practices, and topics of interest among a network of mediators and program managers across the state.

Tuition:
All roundtables are tuition-free.

Start and End Times:
12 - 1:30 p.m.

Registration

Who Should Attend:
Ohio eviction mediators who mediate in person, virtually or on-line and managers of court eviction mediation programs.

Description:
Mediator roundtables are an opportunity for eviction mediators and managers of court eviction mediation programs to come together virtually to discuss and share information and updates relating to changes in the laws, prevailing issues and concerns, practice tips, innovative practices, and topics of interest among a network of mediators and program managers across the state.

Tuition:
All roundtables are tuition-free.

Start and End Times:
12 - 1:30 p.m.

Registration

Who Should Attend:
Ohio mediators who have some or extensive experience mediating cases.

Description:
Mediator roundtables are an opportunity for experienced mediators to come together virtually to discuss and share information and updates relating to changes in the laws, prevailing issues and concerns, practice tips, innovative practices, and topics of interest among a network of experienced mediators across the state.

Tuition:
All roundtables are tuition-free.

Start and End Times:
12 - 1:30 p.m.

Registration

Who Should Attend:
Ohio civil mediators and managers of civil court mediation programs.

Description:
Mediator roundtables are an opportunity for civil mediators and managers of civil court mediation programs to come together virtually to discuss and share information and updates relating to changes in the laws, prevailing issues and concerns, practice tips, innovative practices, and topics of interest among a network of mediators and program managers across the state.

Tuition:
All roundtables are tuition-free.

Start and End Times:
12 - 1:30 p.m.

Registration

Who Should Attend:
Parenting coordinators who receive referrals from Ohio courts and managers of court parenting coordination programs.

Description:
Parenting coordinator roundtables are an opportunity for new and seasoned parenting coordinators and mangers of court parenting coordination programs to come together virtually to network, share information about updates and changes in the laws, discuss prevailing issues and concerns, practice tips, and topics of interest among a network of parenting coordinators and program managers across the state.

Start and End Times:
12 to 1:30 p.m.

Registration

Tips for a Successful Settlement Week to Reduce Court Backlogs
Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024
12-1 p.m.

Does your court have a Settlement Week or are you considering starting one? Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy has showcased courts using Settlement Weeks to help manage their dockets and reduce backlog. Join this roundtable to learn from a panel of judges, magistrates and program administrators as they describe their successful Settlement Week programs, share best practices, and discuss how Settlement Week has benefited their courts.

Panel Members:

Judge Mary Margaret Rowlands, Magistrate Kandi O’Connor and Magistrate William Rininger, Summit County Court of Common Pleas, General Division

Judge Brendan Sheehan and ADR Administrator Rebecca Wetzel, Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, General Division

Judge Randall Fuller and Magistrate Larry McQuain, Delaware County Domestic Relations Court

Judge Lasheyl Stroud and Director of Court Services Cassandra Munoz, Franklin County Domestic Relations Court

Registration

Registration

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