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02/26/2025

Invite the Public to Explore Mediation during California Mediation Week!

Join the Southern California Mediation Association, the largest mediation organization in California, from March 17th to 21st as we celebrate California Mediation Awareness Week! This week is dedicated to educating the public on how mediation can be an effective solution for resolving disputes of all kinds. All events are free and open to the public. We encourage you to explore our daily webinars and share this valuable opportunity with anyone who may benefit from attending.

Visit the link below to download a PDF version with clickable links for easy registration.

https://cdn.ymaws.com/scmediation.org/resource/resmgr/events/2025/california_mediation_awarene.pdf

02/06/2025

Registration is now open for the 2025 Family Mediation Institute!

Join us for the 8th Annual Family Mediation Institute on April 5th! This year’s conference is set to inspire and elevate as we explore the theme, “Empowering Your Practice: Building Skills, Success, and Sustainability in Family Mediation.” We’re thrilled to announce that our keynote speaker this year is none other than Susan Guthrie, a leading voice in our field. Susan will share invaluable insights on how AI is transforming the landscape of family mediation and will be honored as the recipient of this year’s Forrest “Woody” Mosten SCMA Star Award for Excellence and Innovation in Family Mediation.

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Westin Hotel in Costa Mesa, the conference promises an unforgettable experience filled with opportunities for growth, connection, and discovery. Featuring a dynamic lineup of presenters covering important topics around marketing, technology, co-parenting, high conflict and much more. The Family Mediation Institute continues to be the premier gathering for mediators and divorce professionals, attracting participants from California and around the country.

Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned expert, this year’s conference offers unparalleled educational sessions, extraordinary networking opportunities, and exciting events like the Friday Night Reception and Mixer, the Exhibitor Hall, and Saturday’s Breakfast and Lunch Buffets.

We can’t wait to welcome you as we celebrate innovation, excellence, and the vital work of family mediators. Join us at the 8th Annual Family Mediation Institute Conference, where innovation and harmony unite!

Learn more and register at https://fmi.scmediation.org/

01/08/2025

Let's turn your goals into reality!

Join us for an interactive workshop to reflect, refocus, and reimagine your mediation practice. FREE for SCMA Members!

This interactive workshop is designed to help mediators take a thoughtful look back at the past year, celebrate successes, and identify growth opportunities. Participants will set meaningful professional and personal goals for the year ahead and develop actionable strategies to achieve them. Through guided reflection, goal-setting exercises, and peer discussions, attendees will leave feeling refreshed, focused, and ready to make purposeful progress in their mediation practice and personal development.

Register Now at https://scmediation.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1923645

12/28/2024

Are you Looking to do a 40-Hour Mediation Training?

SCMA is pleased to share that we’ve formed a strategic partnership with two highly respected leaders in the field of mediation, Leyla Balakhane and Jennifer Johnston Terando, R.N., Esq., for an exceptional 40-hour training program. This partnership is designed to deliver a unique and comprehensive educational experience starting January 7, 2025.

As a token of appreciation to the SCMA community, Mediation Mastery is happy to offer an additional $100 off the early bird price, bringing your fee down to $1400 (originally $1500). Use promo code SCMA on the payment page and it will automatically apply the discount.

Learn more and register at https://www.fortyhourmediationtraining.com/

12/23/2024

On behalf of the Southern California Mediation Association, we extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones for a joyous holiday season and a prosperous New Year. May you continue to inspire and foster the spirit of peace and resolution that defines our profession.

12/20/2024

SCMA is pleased to share that we’ve formed a strategic partnership with two highly respected leaders in the field of mediation, Leyla Balakhane and Jennifer Johnston Terando, R.N., Esq., for an exceptional 40-hour training program. This partnership is designed to deliver a unique and comprehensive educational experience starting January 7, 2025. Join Mediation Mastery in this transformative learning journey, spearheaded by Leyla, a dedicated Family Law Mediator, recipient of the prestigious 2023 President’s Award from SCMA, and a member of the Board of Directors for SCMA. Alongside her is Jennifer, an accomplished Attorney-Mediator and the immediate past president of SCMA. The program also features eight additional guest speakers, as detailed in the attached flyer, each bringing unique insights and expertise to enrich your learning experience.

As a token of appreciation to the SCMA community, Mediation Mastery is happy to offer an additional $100 off the early bird price, bringing your fee down to $1400 (originally $1500). Use promo code SCMA on the payment page and it will automatically apply the discount.

Learn More and Register at https://www.fortyhourmediationtraining.com/

12/19/2024

Gift Yourself Success in 2025! Join California’s largest mediation organization now and unlock new opportunities for growth, networking, and success.

Sign up in December and enjoy an extra month on us! All new members who join this month will have their membership renewal date extended to the end of February.

Exclusive SCMA Membership Benefits include:

- Access to Southern California's Largest Mediation Community

- Support from a Diverse Network of Experts, Educators, and Professionals in the Dispute Resolution Community

- Online Mediator Directory Listing

- Complimentary and Discounted Access to Premium Educational Events & Conferences

- Free & Exclusive Access to our 6 Professional Development Groups

- Volunteer Opportunities for engagement and growth

- Networking Opportunities to expand your connections

- Exclusive Partner Discounts

Join SCMA today! https://scmediation.org/

12/18/2024

Last chance to register for tomorrow's SCMA webinar discussing SB 940 with Ana Sambold, Esq.

Join us as we explore this new law and how it will shape the practice of mediators and other ADR professionals.

Register now at https://scmediation.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1913902

12/12/2024

Are you ready to showcase your expertise?

Submit your workshop proposal for the Family Mediation Institute and share your knowledge with a professional community dedicated to advancing the field of family mediation. The deadline to submit your proposal is Friday, December 20th.

https://forms.gle/dVRVVJS52VSMjSPL9

12/10/2024

Ahead of our SCMA Board Retreat this Friday with the new 2025 Board of Directors, we would like to take this opportunity to thank our outgoing SCMA Board Members, Marlon Schulman, Andy Shelby, and Jennifer Johnston Terando.

12/06/2024

On September 29, 2024, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 940 into law, introducing a voluntary certification program for ADR providers and practitioners in California, along with other significant changes.

Join us to explore this new law and how it will shape the practice of mediators and other ADR professionals.

Ana Sambold will provide a comprehensive overview of the key provisions, examine the details of the certification program, and discuss the ethical standards for mediators referenced in the law, including the Rules of Conduct for Mediators in Court-Connected Mediation Programs for Civil Cases.

This program is eligible for 1.0 California Ethics MCLE credit.

This webinar is FREE and open to all. Register Now at https://scmediation.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1913902

11/06/2024

Save the Date for the 2025 Family Mediation Institute!

Join us on April 5th, 2025, at the Westin South Coast Plaza for the 8th Annual SCMA Family Mediation Institute! This year's theme, “Empowering Your Practice: Building Skills, Success, and Sustainability in Family Mediation,” promises to inspire and elevate your professional journey. We are excited to announce that the 2025 Forrest "Woody" Mosten Star Award will be presented to Susan Guthrie, who will also deliver this year's keynote address. Stay tuned for more information on our upcoming Request for Proposals and additional details on workshop offerings. We look forward to seeing you there for a day of learning, networking, and growth!

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21515 Hawthorne Boulevard , Suite 200
Huntington Beach, CA
92605

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(424) 351-6471

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http://www.scmediation.org/

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The Southern California Mediation Association, founded in 1989, is devoted to promoting mediation as a tool for resolving conflict. Mediation empowers parties to design their own solutions to disputes that might otherwise prove costly and cumbersome to resolve in court or arbitration. Mediation can also be used to solve problems that might not be suitable for court at all. SCMA provides resources for the public to learn more about mediation, and to find mediators skilled in assisting with all kinds of disputes.