Speaking & Training Engagements
April 13, 2023
King County Bar Association
"Building a Thriving Dispute Resolution Practice"
Zoom Video-Conference
October 20, 2022
Maynooth University, Maynooth, Ireland
"A Practitioner's Perspective on Arbitration"
Zoom Video-Conference
April 1, 2022
Seattle University School of Law
"Introduction to Arbitration"
Seattle, WA
January 18, 2022
Washington Mediation Association
"Making a Private Mediation Business Successful"
Zoom Video-Conference
December 1, 2021
Washington State Bar Association
"Arbitrator Ethics"
Zoom Video-Conference
November 22, 2021
Maynooth University, Maynooth, Ireland
"A Practitioner's Perspective on Arbitration"
Zoom Video-Conference
June 16, 2021
American Arbitration Association
“The Interplay of Implicit Bias and Access to Technology – Lessons from the Pandemic”
Zoom Video-Conference
November 12, 2020
King County Bar Association ADR Section
"Online ADR in the Time of Covid-19 and Beyond: Social justice, equity, and re-imagining our understanding of power dynamics in the next normal"
Zoom Video-Conference
October 29, 2020
The Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia
"Virtually There: A Panel on Pitfalls, Lessons Learned, and Best Practices for Resolving Conflict in a Virtual Space"
Zoom Video-Conference
October 19, 2020
Maynooth University, Maynooth, Ireland
"A Practitioner's Perspective on Mediation and Arbitration in the U.S."
Zoom Video-Conference
October 15, 2020
Washington Mediation Association
"The Business of Mediation (During a Pandemic)"
Zoom Video-Conference
August 21, 2020
Washington State Bar Association, Solo and Small Practice Section
"Using Zoom for Mediations and Arbitrations"
Zoom Video-Conference
August 5, 2020
The Center for Leadership and Conflict Engagement
Technical Assistance for Excellence in Special Education
"Conducting IEP Facilitations and Mediations on Virtual Platforms"
Zoom Video-Conference
June 25, 2020
Sound Options Group
"Zoom Tutorial for Special Education Mediators"
Zoom Video-Conference
April 15, 2020
ADR Roundtable
"Zoom Training for ADR Professionals"
Zoom Video-Conference
August 17, 2019
Seattle University School of Law
Basic Mediation Training: "Active Listening"
Basic Mediation Training: "Working with Interests"
Seattle, Washington
August 15, 2019
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Washington
"Skillful Engagement in Conflict"
Seattle, WA
June 22, 2019
City of Seattle PACE (People's Academy for Community Engagement)
"Skillful Engagement in Conflict"
Seattle, WA
March 16, 2019
City of Seattle PACE (People's Academy for Community Engagement)
"Skillful Engagement in Conflict"
Seattle, WA
February 19, 2019
King County Dispute Resolution Center
Mediation Theory to Practice: "The Co-Mediation Model"
Seattle, Washington
August 14, 2018
Washington State Bar Association
"Arbitrator Ethics" (available as WSBA "on demand seminar")
Seattle, WA
June 16, 2018
City of Seattle PACE (People's Academy for Community Engagement)
"Skillful Engagement in Conflict"
Seattle, WA
April 2 - May 23, 2018
University of Washington School of Law
B525 Alternative Dispute Resolution
Seattle, WA
May 17, 2018
King County Bar Association "Bridging the Gap" Conference
"Introduction to Mandatory Arbitration in King County Superior Court"
Seattle, WA
March 27 - May 17, 2018
University of Washington School of Law
B525 Alternative Dispute Resolution
Seattle, WA
March 17, 2018
City of Seattle PACE (People's Academy for Community Engagement)
"Skillful Engagement in Conflict"
Seattle, WA
February 5, 2018
King County Dispute Resolution Center
Basic Mediation Training: "Active Listening"
Basic Mediation Training: "Focus on Underlying Interests"
Seattle, Washington
January 11, 2018
Seattle Planning and Community Development Office (SPCD)
"Conflict Resolution and De-escalation Training"
Seattle, WA
September 7-9, 2017
CLM Mediation Claims College
"Selecting a Mediator and Designing the Mediation"
Baltimore, MD
August 25, 2017
King County Dispute Resolution Center
Basic Mediation Training: "Dealing with High Emotions in Mediation"
Basic Mediation Training: "Writing Durable Agreements"
Seattle, Washington
August 19, 2017
King County Dispute Resolution Center
Basic Mediation Training: "Active Listening"
Basic Mediation Training: "Focus on Underlying Interests"
Seattle, Washington
June 17, 2017
City of Seattle PACE (People's Academy for Community Engagement)
"Skillful Engagement in Conflict"
Seattle, WA
April 17, 2017
The Bush School
"Skillful Conflict Engagement – A Primer"
Seattle, WA
March 23, 2017
Northwest Dispute Resolution Conference
"Mediation Primer for New Lawyers"
Seattle, WA
March 4, 2017
City of Seattle PACE (People's Academy for Community Engagement)
"Skillful Engagement in Conflict"
Seattle, WA
January 12, 2017
King County Bar Association ADR Section
“The Role of ADR in a Polarized Society”
Seattle, WA
November 23, 2016
Philip Mediation
"Conflict Engagement Tools for Post-Election Dinner Table Conversations"
Kenmore, WA
November 15, 2016
City of Seattle PACE (People’s Academy for Community Engagement)
"Skillful Engagement in Conflict"
Seattle, WA
November 3, 2016
NAPABA Annual Conference
"How Solo and Small Firms can Leverage Arbitration’s Tools and Flexibility to Manage Cost and Efficiency"
San Diego, CA
October 18, 2016
CLM Northwest Regional Educational Event
"Advanced Negotiation Strategy"
Seattle, WA
October 5, 2016
Bellevue Neighborhood Mediation Program
Concilitation Training: "The Uniform Mediation Act & Ethics"
Bellevue, WA
September 24, 2016
King County Dispute Resolution Center
Mediation Theory to Practice: "The Co-Mediation Model"
Seattle, Washington
September 8-10, 2016
CLM Mediation Claims College
"Selecting a Mediator and Designing the Mediation"
Baltimore, MD
June 30, 2016
King County Dispute Resolution Center
Basic Mediation Training: "The Co-Mediation Model"
Seattle, Washington
June 25, 2016
Solid Ground
“How to Communicate More Effectively With Your Children”
Seattle, WA
June 24, 2016
King County Dispute Resolution Center
Basic Mediation Training: "Creating the Agenda"
Basic Mediation Training: "Generating Movement"
Seattle, Washington
March 24-25, 2016
Northwest Dispute Resolution Conference
"ADR Practice Tips and Tricks for New Lawyers"
"Judging Mediators by Their Cover"
Seattle, WA
March 19, 2016
King County Dispute Resolution Center
Basic Mediation Training: "The Co-Mediation Model"
Seattle, Washington
March 12, 2016
Solid Ground
“Conflict Resolution: How Is Your Filter Working for You?”
Renton, WA
March 9, 2016
King County Dispute Resolution Center
Basic Mediation Training: "Introduction to the Uniform Mediation Act"
Seattle, WA
January 19, 2016
WSBA New Lawyer Education
Mediation Basics: Introductory Panel
Mediation Basics: "Pre-Mediation Considerations and Early Stage Planning"
Seattle, WA
October 15, 2015
KCBA ADR Section/WSBA ADR Section
"WSBA ECCL Task Force Recommendations"
Seattle, WA
September 9-12, 2015
CLM Mediation Claims College
"Selecting a Mediator and Designing the Mediation"
Philadelphia, PA
April 25, 2015
Bellevue Neighborhood Mediation Program
Basic Mediation Training: "Active Listening"
Bellevue, WA
January 21, 2015
WSBA ADR Section
Panel Presentation: "Exploring Career Options in Alternative Dispute Resolution"
Seattle, WA
January 13 - April 7, 2015
Seattle University School of Law
Mediation Skills, ALDR-302E
Seattle, WA
October 9, 2014
KCBA ADR Section
Panel Presentation: "How do Experienced Mediators Stay Engaged and Improve Their Skills?"
Seattle, WA
August 28, 2014
Seattle Federal Executive Board ADR Consortium
Conflict Resolution Training for Federal Managers: "Active Listening"
Seattle, WA
King County Bar Association
"Building a Thriving Dispute Resolution Practice"
Zoom Video-Conference
October 20, 2022
Maynooth University, Maynooth, Ireland
"A Practitioner's Perspective on Arbitration"
Zoom Video-Conference
April 1, 2022
Seattle University School of Law
"Introduction to Arbitration"
Seattle, WA
January 18, 2022
Washington Mediation Association
"Making a Private Mediation Business Successful"
Zoom Video-Conference
December 1, 2021
Washington State Bar Association
"Arbitrator Ethics"
Zoom Video-Conference
November 22, 2021
Maynooth University, Maynooth, Ireland
"A Practitioner's Perspective on Arbitration"
Zoom Video-Conference
June 16, 2021
American Arbitration Association
“The Interplay of Implicit Bias and Access to Technology – Lessons from the Pandemic”
Zoom Video-Conference
November 12, 2020
King County Bar Association ADR Section
"Online ADR in the Time of Covid-19 and Beyond: Social justice, equity, and re-imagining our understanding of power dynamics in the next normal"
Zoom Video-Conference
October 29, 2020
The Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia
"Virtually There: A Panel on Pitfalls, Lessons Learned, and Best Practices for Resolving Conflict in a Virtual Space"
Zoom Video-Conference
October 19, 2020
Maynooth University, Maynooth, Ireland
"A Practitioner's Perspective on Mediation and Arbitration in the U.S."
Zoom Video-Conference
October 15, 2020
Washington Mediation Association
"The Business of Mediation (During a Pandemic)"
Zoom Video-Conference
August 21, 2020
Washington State Bar Association, Solo and Small Practice Section
"Using Zoom for Mediations and Arbitrations"
Zoom Video-Conference
August 5, 2020
The Center for Leadership and Conflict Engagement
Technical Assistance for Excellence in Special Education
"Conducting IEP Facilitations and Mediations on Virtual Platforms"
Zoom Video-Conference
June 25, 2020
Sound Options Group
"Zoom Tutorial for Special Education Mediators"
Zoom Video-Conference
April 15, 2020
ADR Roundtable
"Zoom Training for ADR Professionals"
Zoom Video-Conference
August 17, 2019
Seattle University School of Law
Basic Mediation Training: "Active Listening"
Basic Mediation Training: "Working with Interests"
Seattle, Washington
August 15, 2019
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Washington
"Skillful Engagement in Conflict"
Seattle, WA
June 22, 2019
City of Seattle PACE (People's Academy for Community Engagement)
"Skillful Engagement in Conflict"
Seattle, WA
March 16, 2019
City of Seattle PACE (People's Academy for Community Engagement)
"Skillful Engagement in Conflict"
Seattle, WA
February 19, 2019
King County Dispute Resolution Center
Mediation Theory to Practice: "The Co-Mediation Model"
Seattle, Washington
August 14, 2018
Washington State Bar Association
"Arbitrator Ethics" (available as WSBA "on demand seminar")
Seattle, WA
June 16, 2018
City of Seattle PACE (People's Academy for Community Engagement)
"Skillful Engagement in Conflict"
Seattle, WA
April 2 - May 23, 2018
University of Washington School of Law
B525 Alternative Dispute Resolution
Seattle, WA
May 17, 2018
King County Bar Association "Bridging the Gap" Conference
"Introduction to Mandatory Arbitration in King County Superior Court"
Seattle, WA
March 27 - May 17, 2018
University of Washington School of Law
B525 Alternative Dispute Resolution
Seattle, WA
March 17, 2018
City of Seattle PACE (People's Academy for Community Engagement)
"Skillful Engagement in Conflict"
Seattle, WA
February 5, 2018
King County Dispute Resolution Center
Basic Mediation Training: "Active Listening"
Basic Mediation Training: "Focus on Underlying Interests"
Seattle, Washington
January 11, 2018
Seattle Planning and Community Development Office (SPCD)
"Conflict Resolution and De-escalation Training"
Seattle, WA
September 7-9, 2017
CLM Mediation Claims College
"Selecting a Mediator and Designing the Mediation"
Baltimore, MD
August 25, 2017
King County Dispute Resolution Center
Basic Mediation Training: "Dealing with High Emotions in Mediation"
Basic Mediation Training: "Writing Durable Agreements"
Seattle, Washington
August 19, 2017
King County Dispute Resolution Center
Basic Mediation Training: "Active Listening"
Basic Mediation Training: "Focus on Underlying Interests"
Seattle, Washington
June 17, 2017
City of Seattle PACE (People's Academy for Community Engagement)
"Skillful Engagement in Conflict"
Seattle, WA
April 17, 2017
The Bush School
"Skillful Conflict Engagement – A Primer"
Seattle, WA
March 23, 2017
Northwest Dispute Resolution Conference
"Mediation Primer for New Lawyers"
Seattle, WA
March 4, 2017
City of Seattle PACE (People's Academy for Community Engagement)
"Skillful Engagement in Conflict"
Seattle, WA
January 12, 2017
King County Bar Association ADR Section
“The Role of ADR in a Polarized Society”
Seattle, WA
November 23, 2016
Philip Mediation
"Conflict Engagement Tools for Post-Election Dinner Table Conversations"
Kenmore, WA
November 15, 2016
City of Seattle PACE (People’s Academy for Community Engagement)
"Skillful Engagement in Conflict"
Seattle, WA
November 3, 2016
NAPABA Annual Conference
"How Solo and Small Firms can Leverage Arbitration’s Tools and Flexibility to Manage Cost and Efficiency"
San Diego, CA
October 18, 2016
CLM Northwest Regional Educational Event
"Advanced Negotiation Strategy"
Seattle, WA
October 5, 2016
Bellevue Neighborhood Mediation Program
Concilitation Training: "The Uniform Mediation Act & Ethics"
Bellevue, WA
September 24, 2016
King County Dispute Resolution Center
Mediation Theory to Practice: "The Co-Mediation Model"
Seattle, Washington
September 8-10, 2016
CLM Mediation Claims College
"Selecting a Mediator and Designing the Mediation"
Baltimore, MD
June 30, 2016
King County Dispute Resolution Center
Basic Mediation Training: "The Co-Mediation Model"
Seattle, Washington
June 25, 2016
Solid Ground
“How to Communicate More Effectively With Your Children”
Seattle, WA
June 24, 2016
King County Dispute Resolution Center
Basic Mediation Training: "Creating the Agenda"
Basic Mediation Training: "Generating Movement"
Seattle, Washington
March 24-25, 2016
Northwest Dispute Resolution Conference
"ADR Practice Tips and Tricks for New Lawyers"
"Judging Mediators by Their Cover"
Seattle, WA
March 19, 2016
King County Dispute Resolution Center
Basic Mediation Training: "The Co-Mediation Model"
Seattle, Washington
March 12, 2016
Solid Ground
“Conflict Resolution: How Is Your Filter Working for You?”
Renton, WA
March 9, 2016
King County Dispute Resolution Center
Basic Mediation Training: "Introduction to the Uniform Mediation Act"
Seattle, WA
January 19, 2016
WSBA New Lawyer Education
Mediation Basics: Introductory Panel
Mediation Basics: "Pre-Mediation Considerations and Early Stage Planning"
Seattle, WA
October 15, 2015
KCBA ADR Section/WSBA ADR Section
"WSBA ECCL Task Force Recommendations"
Seattle, WA
September 9-12, 2015
CLM Mediation Claims College
"Selecting a Mediator and Designing the Mediation"
Philadelphia, PA
April 25, 2015
Bellevue Neighborhood Mediation Program
Basic Mediation Training: "Active Listening"
Bellevue, WA
January 21, 2015
WSBA ADR Section
Panel Presentation: "Exploring Career Options in Alternative Dispute Resolution"
Seattle, WA
January 13 - April 7, 2015
Seattle University School of Law
Mediation Skills, ALDR-302E
Seattle, WA
October 9, 2014
KCBA ADR Section
Panel Presentation: "How do Experienced Mediators Stay Engaged and Improve Their Skills?"
Seattle, WA
August 28, 2014
Seattle Federal Executive Board ADR Consortium
Conflict Resolution Training for Federal Managers: "Active Listening"
Seattle, WA
