Training & Events

With the growth of the use of mediation in New York sparked by Chief Judge DiFiore's Task Force, there is no better time to build skills in Commercial Mediation.

In Fall 2023, Simeon H. Baum through the New York State Bar Association's Dispute Resol …

Simeon H. Baum will be presenting a Three-Day/24 Credit Commercial Mediation Training which he have conducted for more than 20 years, first through the Courts and now, for more than ten years in a row, through NYSBA’s Dispute Resolution Section. T …

Dear Colleagues and Friends:

Kudos to Danielle Shalov for having created the October 17th celebration for the 30th Anniversary of the Mediation Panel for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. It was a tremendou …

On May 4th, we completed our Part 146 approved 2-day Advanced Commercial Mediation training.  It was a delight and honor spending time with all of our trainees and guests.

Thank you to our Hosts:
For starters, we must thank our hosts at Debevoise &

In Spring 2023, Steve Hochman and Simeon H. Baum through the New York State Bar Association's Dispute Resolution Section will present a two-day Advanced Commercial Mediation training again. This training, which offers 16 CLE hours, is for those who …

Dear Colleagues and Friends:

I was surprised, honored and delighted to participate in last week's meeting of the Executive Committee of NYSBA's Dispute Resolution Section, where we anticipated honoring our longstanding member, Evan Spelfogel, for hi …

We are delighted to let you know that Steve Hochman and Simeon H. Baum will be presenting a Three-Day/24 Credit Commercial Mediation Training which they have conducted for more than 25 years, first through the Courts and now, for the tenth year in a …