What You Need to Know to Get Ready
for the New Mediation and Arbitration Acts
Friday, September 23, 2005
University of Washington School of Law
William H. Gates Hall
Seattle, Washington
Co-sponsored by
The WSBA Dispute Resolution Section and
The University of Washington School of Law
Credits
6.0 General CLE Credits are approved
for the entire program.
- The morning session, "Uniform Mediation Act" is approved for 3.0
General CLE Credits.
- The afternoon session, "Revised Uniform Arbitration Act" is approved
for 3.0 General CLE Credits.
- For more information regarding CLE credits in other states, contact UW
CLE at 206-543-0059.
Cost
WSBA Dispute Resolution Section Members/DRC Staff & DRC Volunteers
Both Uniform Mediation Act (9 a.m. 12 p.m.) & Revised Uniform Arbitration Act (1:30 4:30 p.m.) $70
Only Uniform Mediation Act (morning session, 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) $35
Only Revised Uniform Arbitration Act (afternoon session 1:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m.) $35
Non-WSBA Dispute Resolution Section Members & the Public
Both Uniform Mediation Act (9 a.m. 12 p.m.) & Revised Uniform Arbitration Act (1:30 4:30 p.m.) $125
Only Uniform Mediation Act (morning session, 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) $75
Only Revised Uniform Arbitration Act (afternoon session 1:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m.) $75
Join the WSBA Dispute Resolution Section with this Program Registration
Join WSBA Dispute Resolution Section $25
Both Uniform Mediation Act (9 a.m. 12 p.m.) & Revised Uniform Arbitration Act (1:30 4:30 p.m.) $95
Only Uniform Mediation Act (morning session, 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) $60
Only Revised Uniform Arbitration Act (afternoon session 1:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m.) $60
Program Information
You may register for both sessions or either the morning session or the afternoon session only. Members of the WSBA Dispute Resolution Section and staff members or volunteers for the Dispute Resolution Centers in Washington State may register at a discounted rate.
If you join the WSBA Dispute Resolution Section for $25 when you register for this program, you will receive a discounted rate from the nonmember/ public registration fee.
Program Schedule
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| 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
The New Uniform Mediation Act (UMA)
Changes to the Washington mediation privilege law
and mediation practice will be discussed.
Presenters:
- Prof. Alan Kirtley and Prof. Julia Gold ‹
UW School of Law, Seattle
- Nicholas Wagner ‹ Attorney at Law;
WSBA Dispute Resolution Section Chair
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1:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m.
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The Revised Uniform Arbitration Act (RUAA)
How the Revised Uniform Arbitration Act will affect
Washington arbitration law and practice will be
covered.
Presenters:
- Philip Cutler ‹ Cutler, Nylander & Hayton, P.S., Seattle
- Donald L. Logerwell ‹ Attorney at Law, Seattle
- Nicholas Wagner ‹ Attorney at Law; WSBA Dispute Resolution Section Chair
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CLE Credits
6.0 General CLE Credits are approved for the entire program. The morning session, "Uniform Mediation Act" is approved for 3.0
General CLE Credits. The afternoon session, "Revised
Uniform Arbitration Act" is approved for 3.0 General CLE Credits.
For more information regarding CLE credits in other states, contact UW CLE at 206-543-0059.
Discounts and Refunds
Refunds are available up to five days prior to the program. In lieu of a refund, we encourage participants to send a substitute. Please notify the UW CLE of any requests for refunds or substitutions. All cancellations are subject to a $30 handling charge.
Accommodations for Disabilities
To request accommodations for the disabled, please contact the office of the Disability Services Office at least ten daysin advance at:(206) 543-6450 (voice); (206) 543-6452(TDD); (206) 685-7264 (FAX), or dso@u.washington.edu(E-Mail).
Housing / Accomodations
A block of rooms has been reserved at the
University Inn, 4142 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle,
WA 98105, 206-971-8000 or 800-504-3909.
Rooms will be available until August 22, 2005. A
block of rooms has also been reserved at the
Best Western University Tower Hotel, 4507
Brooklyn Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98105, 206-
634-2000 or 800 899-0251.
Rooms at this hotel
will be available until August 28, 2005. After
these dates, accommodations will be on a space-available
basis. Please identify yourself as a
participant in the "Mediation Act" program when
making a room reservation at these hotels.