VLA is offering a two-day intensive workshop of basic mediation training for attorneys, artists, arts administrators, and other professionals with an interest or background in entertainment and the arts or in intellectual property. The workshop will cover basic mediation, negotiation, and facilitative leadership skills with a focus on the resolution of disputes without litigation. Participants will learn and practice effective mediation skills and will receive one-on-one feedback from experienced mediators.


DATES & TIMES:
Wednesday, March 19, 2008, 10:00am - 5:00pm, AND
Thursday, March 20, 2008, 10:00am - 5:00pm
[Participants must attend BOTH days.]

LOCATION:
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
666 Fifth Avenue
(Between 52nd and 53rd Streets)
New York NY 10103

CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION CREDIT:
Attorneys attending this mediation training program may be eligible for up to 16 CLE credit hours.

FEE: (All fees are nonrefundable)
Artists: $250 on or before February 20th; $350 after February 20th
Attorneys: $375 on or before February 20th; $475 after February 20th

EARLY REGISTRATION BONUS:
Secure a seat at VLA's Legal & Business Bootcamp on Saturday, June 28th in New York City for only $50 more (a $75 value for artists and a $250 value for attorneys) if you register for this Spring 2008 Mediation Training Program on or before February 20, 2008. For more details about VLA's Bootcamp, please see the official Bootcamp website at http://www.vlany.org/bootcamp/.

To register, please click here. For more information, please contact Ben Brandow at 212.319.2787 x16 or via email at bbrandow@vlany.org.