Registration Details Attendance is limited to 24 participants on a first-come, first-serve basis. AHLA Member or enrolled Dispute Resolvers: $465 Non-Member: $540 Register for BOTH Mediation and Arbitration Trainings and save $75 on the total registration fee. AHLA Member or enrolled Dispute Resolvers: $855 Non-Member: $1005

Advanced Mediation Training

October 10, 2007
Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City Hotel
Arlington, VA

Program Description

Advanced Mediation Training—Mediation in Theory and Practice will explore the relationship between the theoretical role and the practical tools of the mediator. The course includes:

• Interactive lectures and demonstrations of advanced mediation techniques;
• An opportunity for each participant to discuss his/her mediation success and failure and the practice tools used to enhance mediation success;
• A lecture on advanced theoretical and psychological barriers to resolution and discussion with participants on the techniques most appropriate to overcome those barriers;
• Sample scenarios that pose challenges to mediators with the most effective techniques identified for dealing with these scenarios;
• Interaction by participants in the mediation of a healthcare dispute and in the debriefing of this dispute.

By completing this training, you will:

• Understand advanced mediation techniques as an aid to negotiation within the stages of the mediation process;
• Be able to apply advanced techniques of negotiation to assist parties to negotiate their own settlements;
• Understand the application of theoretical frameworks to real world experiences;
• Be able to apply the most appropriate techniques to overcome the advanced theoretical and psychological barriers to resolution;
• Be able to identify the most effective techniques for dealing with scenarios that pose challenges to mediators;
• Be awarded a Certificate of Advanced Mediator Training from Health Lawyers;
• Receive CLE credits.

Attendance is limited to 24 participants on a first come, first serve basis. We are unable to accomodate any onsite registrations.

Training will be conducted by the internationally-recognized mediator, arbitrator, administrator and trainer, Jerry P. Roscoe of JAMS, who consistently receives outstanding evaluations from attendees.

Each registrant will be awarded a Certificate of Mediator Training and will be given the opportunity to sign-up as a Mediator in Health Lawyers' ADR Service.

This session will be worth approximately 6.5 credits for 60-minute states and approximately 7.8 credits for 50-minute states. There are no prerequisites required to register for this session.

Cancellation/Substitution Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing no later than September 17, 2007 in order to receive a refund of registration fees, minus a $200 administrative fee. Due to the limited attendance permitted at this program, no refunds can be made after the September 17th date because of insufficient time to register other attendees. If you wish to send a substitute, please call (202) 833-0768.

SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2007 8:30AM - 4:30PM
8:30am	Registration
9:00am	Introduction of Trainers and Overview of Training Opening remarks by AHLA
9:15am	Mediation in Theory and Practice
10:00am	Break
10:15am	Application of Theoretical Frameworks to Real World Experience
11:00am	Theoretical and Psychological Barriers to Resolution
12:00 noon	Lunch (on your own)
1:30pm	Mediation Scenario Analysis
2:30pm	Break
2:45pm	Mediation of a Healthcare Dispute and Debriefing
4:30pm	Adjournment

Hotel Information

Ritz-Carlton Hotel Pentagon City
1250 South Hayes Street
Arlington, VA 22202
Reservations Phone: (703) 415-5000
Guest Fax: (703) 415-5061
Reservations: (800) 241-3333

Room Rates: $235 single or double occupancy
Hotel Cut-Off Date: Monday, September 17, 2007
Hotel accommodations are not included in the registration fee. When making reservations, please indicate that you are with the American Health Lawyers Association; the room block may sell out prior to hotel cut-off date.

Airline Discounts

• Up to 15% off the lowest available fare for tickets purchased more than 30 days (United). Restrictions apply.
• 5% off the lowest available fare for tickets purchased prior to the meeting (American Airlines).
• ATC will also search for the lowest available fare on any airline.

Online Booking

• Discount fares can be found using the AHLA Travel Center online booking engine. Go to our website and follow the Member Travel links.

Car Discounts

• Discounted meeting rates (Avis & Enterprise).

Zone Fares

• Region-to-region flat rates.

Make your reservation from one of the following options:

Email: reservations@atcmeetings.com
Web: www.atcmeetings.com
Fax: (858) 362-3153

The above discounts apply for travel October 5-12, 2007. Some restrictions may apply. Service fees apply.

You may also call your own agency or the vendors directly and refer to the following I.D. numbers:

United:	510CK	(800) 521-4041
American Airlines:	A16H7AQ	(800) 433-1790
Enterprise:	32H7476	(800) 593-0505
Avis:	J952801	(800) 331-1600