Training & Events

Yesterday’s closing program on Representation in Mediation for New York State Bar Association State Commercial Litigation Academy – Bridging the Gap – began in the most extraordinary way.

Our Moderator and co-Presenter, Paul Sarkozi, former Chair of …

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 2024, Simeon H. Baum through the New York State Bar Association's Dispute Resol …

Ode to Lela Love

I was delighted to participate in last night’s Peace Gala honoring Lela Porter Love for her remarkable achievement in The Cardozo School of Law's award-winning Dispute Resolution program, and 40 years of leadership in the Dispute Re …

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Last week we completed our Part 146 approved, 3-day Commercial Mediation training. This was our fifth online training since the commencement of COVID. It was a delight and honor spending time with our participants and guests. E …

For over 20 years, Simeon H. Baum has delivered this three-day training designed for mediators on New York State Court’s Commercial Division ADR panel. This training is approved under Part 146 of the Rules of the Chief Administrative Judge. Togeth …

On June 12th, we completed Part 146 approved, 2-day Commercial Mediation training.  It was a delight and honor spending time with all of our trainees and guests. We enjoyed personally interacting at Fordham University School of Law fantastic Lincoln …

In Spring 2024, 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 have completed o …

For over 20 years, Simeon H. Baum has delivered this three-day Commercial Mediation Training designed for mediators on New York State Court’s Commercial Division ADR panel. This training is approved under Part 146 of the Rules of the Chief Adminis …

This program is co-sponsored by:

The Dispute Resolution Section of the New York State Bar Association and

The New York Women’s Bar Association, ADR Committee.

In this highly interactive, Zoom-based CLE presentation, Simeon H. Baum, Esq. of Resolve …

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 …

In Fall 2022, 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 ha …

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 …

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 Spring 2022, Steve Hochman and Simeon H. Baum through the New York State Bar Associa …

Simeon H. Baum and Steve Hochman will be presenting a Three-Day/24 Credit Commercial Mediation Training which they have conducted for more than 20 years, first through the Courts and now, for the tenth year in a row, through NYSBA’s Dispute Resoluti …

In February 2022, Simeon H. Baum through the New York State Unified Court System will present a two-day Advanced Commercial Mediation training again. This training, which offers 16 CLE hours, is for those who have completed our three-day training …

New York State Bar Association will be holding the second in a four-part series of Public Forums for a study in the Post-Pandemic Future of the Legal Profession.

In Fall 2021, 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 …

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 20 years, first through the Courts and now, for the tenth year in a …

With the growth of the use of mediation in New York sparked by Chief Judge DiFiore's Task Force, there is no better time than 2021 to build skills in Commercial Mediation.
In Spring 2021, Steve Hochman and Simeon H. Baum through the New York State B …

In this program,  Simeon H Baum, Esq., President of Resolve Mediation Services, Inc. will provide insights for mediators and party representatives on best practices in virtual mediations. The course will present an overview of mediation; identify the …

CLE program will be hosted by the Brooklyn Bar Association.

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 20 years, first through the Courts and now, for the tenth year in a …

We enter 2021 in a time of change. Vaccines, and a new Administration. No matter what the change, Commercial Tenancies – and the probability that nearly 30% of businesses might close as a result of COVID, remains a major social problem. This affect …

Earlier this month, Simeon H. Baum had the pleasure of hosting, through the New York State Bar Association's Dispute Resolution Section, a Zoom Town Hall in which Mr. Baum and attndees drew on the collective experience of over 50 mediators, represent …

Best Practices When Using Zoom For Mediations: 10 Things All Lawyers Should Know

In this two CLE-hour Program, experienced mediator, Simeon H Baum, Esq., President, Resolve Mediation Services, Inc. (mediators.com) hosts an open, Town Hall style di …

Mr. Baum joined a distinguished group of presenters to provide a training for Part 137 and the Joint Committee’s Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Resolution arbitrators covering Part 137 Rules, substantive law, ethical issues and arbitration process skill …

Mr. Baum will be participating in a program organized by the New York State Bar Association’s Commercial and Federal Litigation Section: with insights into various dimensions of “virtual lawyering.”

Distinguished panelists will discuss the developing …

Simeon H. Baum joined other National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN) neutrals in a roundtable discussion with Harry Mosley, CIO of Zoom.  Other NADN panelists in this program were: Susan Guthrie, Lee Jay Berman (CA), Doug Noll (CA), Don P …

With the growth of the use of mediation in New York sparked by Chief Judge DiFiore's Task Force, there is no better time than 2020 to build skills in Commercial Mediation.
This Spring, Steve Hochman and I through the New York State Bar Association's …

This Thursday, June 11, 2020, from noon to 1:30 p.m. we will be presenting a lunchtime CLE program with the members of the ADR Committee of EASL, the Entertainment Arts & Sports Law Section of the New York State Bar Association: Eating with EASL: Fo …

For over 20 years, Simeon Baum and Steve Hochman have delivered a three-day program to train mediators for the Commercial Division in the New York State court system. On June 3 – 5, 2020, Simeon and Steve presented their 3-day commercial mediation tr …

INTERNATIONAL ADVANCED CONFLICT RESOLUTION TRAINING
Comparative Hands on Exchange for Judges and Mediators to Promote Conflict Resolution in the Shadow of Authority

May 19-20, 2020
SPECIAL ONLINE EDITION

Online Mediation for the Age of COVID-19
PROF …

In this timely, one hour Webinar, experienced mediators Simeon H. Baum (www.mediators.com), Henry M. Quillian III, of Taylor & English and Bay Mediation & Arbitration Services, and Alexander J. Zimmer will lead participants through a nuts and bolts p …

This program presents a special opportunity for those interested in taking a three day Commercial Mediation training, which fulfills three of the five days required under Part 146 of the Rules of the Chief Administrative Judge for service on the NY S …

We are delighted to let you know that this March, Steve Hochman and I will be presenting the Three-Day/24 Credit Commercial Mediation Training which we have conducted for more than 20 years, first through the Courts and now, for the tenth year in a r …

The Dispute Resolution Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association presents: Considering Joint Session & Caucus

In this interactive 90-minute session, Simeon H. Baum, of Resolve Mediation Services, Inc. (mediators.com), will facilitate a dialogue …

We are happy to announce that Simeon H. Baum will be a speaker at the upcoming New York State Bar Association sponsored event at New York Law School entitled "Mediation Choices for Effective Representation and Advocacy".

Mr. Baum will be joining the …

The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) Dispute Resolution Section will be hosting its annual Fall Meeting at New York Law School on October 22nd 2018. This year's meeting will include 5 plenary sessions followed by networking reception honoring t …

It is a pleasure to announce that Simeon H. Baum has been invited to participate as a speaker in the Fourth Annual Professional Skills Program at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee.

Mr. Baum will presenting on "Effective Representation in …

The 2018 FBA Annual Meeting and Convention was hosted at the New York Marriot Downtown from September 13-15. These three exciting days included:
-CLE Sessions on a wide variety of topics
-Networking with over 500 fellow federal practitioners
-FBA bus …

Experienced mediator, Simeon H. Baum, President of Resolve Mediation Services, Inc. (www.mediators.com) will moderate a panel of highly experienced Bar leaders and who draw on their experience as former Magistrate Judge now at JAMS (Hon. Frank Maas), …

With the advent of mediation in nearly every area of civil dispute resolution – from patents, trademarks, and copyrights to securities and real estate; from insurance and reinsurance coverage to personal injury and property damage; from post M&A clai …

I am pleased to let you know that, for the first time, Simeon Baum and Steve Hochmann will be presenting a Two-Day Advanced Commercial Mediation training through the New York State Bar Association at Fordham Law School on June 12th & 13th.

The Adva …

For over 20 years, Simeon Baum and Steve Hochman have delivered a three-day program to train mediators for the Commercial Division in the New York State court system. On March 26 – 28, 2018, Simeon and Steve presented their 3-day commercial mediation …

At this year's NYSBA Fall Meeting Simeon H. Baum, Michele Kern-Rappy, Senior Settlement Coordinator NYS Supreme Court, and former NY Governor David Paterson lead a discussion on the unique challenges presented by Multi-party mediations.

Drawing on th …

We had a wonderful time attending the Federal Bar Association's Annual Convention in Atlanta, where among other things, we enjoyed receptions at the Atlanta History Center (http://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/) and the National Center for Civil and H …

In this Ethics Committee Meeting, Simeon H. Baum initiated a reflective dialogue on the limits of mediator manipulation of parties (and counsel). He began by examining the nature of Ethics and Ethical Thinking in the mediation field. Drawing on a mod …

Simeon H. Baum engaged a class of 50-75 in a lively discussion on the challenge of whether there comes a time for the neutral mediator to take action.

The PowerPoint presentation for this program can be found at the following link: Mediation Ethics: …

Mr. Baum was honored to receive an invitation to be a guest lecturer for John Osborn’s Dispute Resolution and Avoidance class at NYU Polytechnic. In a classroom filled with experienced architects and engineers, Mr. Baum led the group through a lesson …

We are extremely pleased to announce that even after being hit by a blizzard, the NYSBA Three-Day Commercial Mediation Training was able to pull off a resounding success. With more than 20 years' experience conducting the event, including 8 in a row …

This month Simeon Baum will serve as program moderator and presenter, together with a panel of distinguished speakers, in a program on Employment and Commercial Mediation and related tax issues, hosted by the New Jersey State Bar Association's Disput …

Every year since Mr. Baum's visit to Moscow in 2009, Professor Gaya Davidyan of Russia's top law school, MGU, brings a class of law students to visit several US cities and learn about the US legal system.  For a number of years, Mr. Baum has spoken w …

For the last 20 years, Simeon Baum has taught in the award-winning ADR faculty of Cardozo law school.

The class is highly participatory, utilizing role-play and simulation exercises.  Among the most exciting of the exercises, the students perform a …

Mr. Baum was excited to participate in a panel discussion for the First Annual E.D.N.Y. Mediation Settlement Day Luncheon and CLE program entitled “Moving the Needle: Diversity and Inclusion in ADR.”  The event marked the 15^th anniversary of Mediatio …

Simeon Baum was delighted to once again team up with Steve Hochman to take their commercial mediation training on the road to lovely Nassau County. The three-day training, held at the truly majestic Nassau County Bar Association in Mineola, was a tre …

Mr. Baum is delighted to participate in an upcoming Family Court program, alongside Rebecca Price and Dan Weitz, which will address best practices, academic theory and effective tools in conferencing, settlement and mediation. Mr. Baum's presentation …

Mr. Baum traveled to the Big Easy to participate in a sports-themed ADR program, which was presented through the Federal Bar Association’s ADR Section and the New Orleans Chapter of the FBA. The first panel, to which Mr. Baum was a contributor, was e …

Mr. Baum was delighted to spearhead, produce and participate in an all-day program in celebration of Lawline’s ADR Day.  The event brought together esteemed ADR practitioners and distinguished advocates from the employment and insurance arenas to del …

In this interactive, Town Hall-style program, Mr. Baum helped the participants to engage in a reflective dialogue on the limits of mediator manipulation of parties (and counsel). Drawing on a model of mediation suggested by ancient classics, the Tao …

For over 20 years, Simeon Baum and Steve Hochman have delivered a three-day program to train mediators for the Commercial Division in the New York State court system. On March 21 – 23, 2016, Simeon and Steve presented their 3-day commercial mediation …

Mr. Baum joined a distinguished group of presenters to provide a comprehensive training for Part 137 and the Joint Committee’s Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Resolution arbitrators covering Part 137 Rules, substantive law, ethical issues and arbitration …

In the fall of 2015, Mr. Baum took the show on the road to lovely Buffalo, presenting his 3-day commercial mediation training through the Erie County Bar Association. The training, held at the historic Buffalo Club, was a treat to present to a distin …

Simeon H. Baum was invited as a guest Commercial Mediator and Trainer to share some thoughts with the Family & Divorce Mediation Council of Greater New York, in
conjunction with the New York City Bar Association. With fellow presenters, Hon. Harold B …

While in Buffalo to present a three-day commercial mediation training, Mr. Baum stopped by Buffalo Law School to speak to Steve Sugarman’s "Mediation Theory and Practice" class.  Fueled by a welcome reception featuring the ubiquitous college staples …

For over 20 years, Simeon Baum and Steve Hochman have delivered a three-day program to train mediators for the Commercial Division in the New York State court system. On March 17 – 19, 2015, Simeon and Steve presented their 3-day commercial mediation …

Mr. Baum moderated a town hall-style discussion on Effective Representation in Mediation, hosted by the Federal Bar Association's Southern District of New York Chapter and Alternative Dispute Resolution Section. The cocktail reception held both befor …

In this presentation for Mediation Settlement Week, sponsored by The New York Peace Institute, Civil Court, Civil Branch, New York County, Simeon H. Baum begins the program with the difficult task of defining ethical behavior. From there, Mr. Baum lo …

Mr. Baum joined the 13^th Annual ACR-GNY Conference to make the pitch for selling mediation on a qualitative rather than quantitative basis.   Mr. Baum’s presentation stressed that the mediation process offers greater value than simply saving time and …

Following the widespread destruction left in the wake of Super Storm Sandy, the Eastern District of New York issued a Case Management Order automatically sending all insurance coverage cases related to the property damage caused by Sandy to mediation …

In this program for the Queen County Bar Association, Simeon H. Baum presents not only strategies and skills but also an overarching vision of mediation and insight into mediator orientation and negotiation theory that offers guidance to representati …

Mr. Baum had the distinct honor of co-Chairing the NYSBA’s Dispute Resolution Section's Annual Meeting program together with Charlie Moxley, an arbitrator and mediator who is also a past chair of the DR Section. Mr. Baum moderated a panel initially c …

In a presentation for the Federal Bar Association's Fifth Annual FBA Hawaii Conference, Simeon H. Baum takes a look at the current intersection of Dispute Resolution and Discovery. Mr. Baum finds that in addition to the regularly perceived benefits o …

Mr. Baum, joined by two Dentons lawyers, Steve Marshall and Brian Cousins, presented a one-day mediation training for Northern District of New York commercial mediators. The all-day training was held at the elegant Hotel Utica, in scenic upstate New …

For the Philadelphia Commerce Program Judge Pro Tem Training Session, Simeon H. Baum presented "The Technique of No Technique: A Paean to the Tao te Ching & Penultimate Word on Breaking Impasse".

To view the PowerPoint presentation, click below:

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Supplementing the three-day commercial mediation trainings given for over 20 years, Simeon Baum and Steve Hochman presented a Two-Day Advanced Commercial Mediation training to those wishing to serve as mediators for the NY State Court's Commercial Di …

As program moderator and panelist at the American Bar Association's Dispute Resolution Section presentation on Dispute Resolution and e-Discovery, Simeon H. Baum takes a look at the current intersection of Dispute Resolution and e-Discovery. Mr. Baum …

In this Law Review CLE, Simeon H. Baum considers the role of mediation in dealing with Copyright, Trademark and Other Intellectual Property Law. Mr. Baum argues that in order to make the most out of the opportunities available in mediation, it is ess …

In this presentation for the Entertainment Arts & Sports Law Section and the New York State Bar Association, Simeon H. Baum focused on making the most out of the opportunities available in mediation. Mr. Baum espoused his belief that understanding th …

Mr. Baum moderated a very interesting program concerning the emerging field of e-discovery as it relates to dispute resolution, aptly entitled Dispute Resolution and E-Discovery, which is based on the 2nd edition of Thomson Reuters/Westlaw’s book by …

For this presentation at the American Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section, Simeon H. Baum speaks on a topic familiar to all mediators: impasse breaking. Drawing from notes on a chapter he contributed to NYSBA DRS Publication Editor Molly Klapp …

This Essential Mediation Training Workshop was hosted by the International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution and featured presenters Simeon H. Baum, Esq. and Stephen A. Hochman, Esq. The presentation covered a wide variety of topics with …

Mr. Baum participated in a conference led by Director Arthur W. Rovine which brought together leading international arbitrators, mediators, practitioners, and scholars to discuss contemporary issues in international arbitration and mediation. Mr. Bau …

This Mediation Workshop, sponsored by The Commercial Division, Supreme Court, Civil Branch, Nassau County, and with the cooperation of the Nassau County Bar Association, provides an extensive look across the Alternative Dispute Resolution spectrum. S …

NYSBA's Young Lawyers Section hosted a talk by Simeon H. Baum on the benefits of mediation and how to best make use of a mediation session.

This comprehensive presentation covered topics across the dispute resolution spectrum including: Pre-Mediation …

In this presentation for the Senior Laywers & Elder Law Sections Joint Fall Meeting, Simeon H. Baum, Esq. of Resolve Mediation Services, Inc. and Daniel M. Weitz, Esq. of the Unified Court System Office of Court Administration provide tips on how Eld …

Mr. Baum joined a distinguished panel of leading international arbitrators, mediators, practitioners, and scholars to discuss contemporary issues in international arbitration and mediation. The conference was moderated by its director, Arthur W. Rovi …

Supplementing the three-day commercial mediation trainings given for over 20 years, Simeon Baum and Steve Hochman presented a Two-Day Advanced Commercial Mediation training to those wishing to serve as mediators for the NY State Court's Commercial Di …

As guests of the U.S. State Department and Department of Justice, Mr. Baum traveled with Judge Robert Levy of the EDNY to Moscow to participate in a conference of 150 lawyers and judges from across the former Soviet Union, focusing on Commercial Medi …

For the Fall 2009 meeting of the New York State Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section in conjunction with the Labor & Employment Law Section, Simeon H. Baum made this presentation on how to negotiate and acquire negotiation skills.

Focusing on m …

This Mediation Workshop, sponsored by The Commercial Division, Supreme Court, Civil Branch, Suffolk County, and with the cooperation of the Suffolk County Bar Association, provides an extensive look across the Alternative Dispute Resolution spectrum. …

The Commercial Division of the Supreme Court, New York County, hosted an Advanced Mediation Training Seminar titled "The Mediator's Art Revisited."

Simeon H. Baum, Esq., who led the program with fellow trainers Steven A. Hochman, Esq. and Elayne E. G …

Mr. Baum was delighted to team up once again with the usual esteemed group of presenters to provide a comprehensive training for Part 137 and the Joint Committee’s Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Resolution arbitrators covering Part 137 Rules, substantiv …

In honor of Mediation Settlement Day, NYCLA's Arbitration & ADR Committee, along with the American Arbitration Association, was proud to present this important program that promotes and highlights the benefits of mediation as an effective tool for re …

Simeon H. Baum, Esq. was thrilled to join the New York County Lawyers' Association presentation of "Mediation in Bankruptcy", a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Program. The use of mediation in bankruptcy cases has grown enormously in the past sever …

Mr. Baum joined a distinguished group of presenters to provide a comprehensive training for Part 137 and the Joint Committee’s Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Resolution arbitrators covering Part 137 Rules, substantive law, ethical issues and arbitration …

Once again, Mr. Baum had the great pleasure to participate in a training program as part of the ongoing “Bridge The Gap” series focusing on newly admitted attorneys entitled ADR: Focus on Mediation – Tips for Counselors and Advocates.  The two-day tr …

At this New York County Lawyers' Association CLE Institute event, Simeon H. Baum shared his knowledge and experience working in Alternative Dispute Resolution. By combining both lecture and group participation, the program was entertaining and inter …

In this program for the New York County Lawyers' Association, Simeon H. Baum presented an overview of the mediation process. Splitting the mediation process into four section: Prior to Mediation, Preparing for Mediation, Commencing the Mediation, and …

Mr. Baum had the great pleasure to participate in a training program as part of the ongoing “Bridge The Gap” series focusing on newly admitted attorneys entitled ADR: Focus on Mediation – Tips for Counselors and Advocates.  The two-day training broac …

Mr. Baum had the great pleasure to participate in a training program as part of the ongoing “Bridge The Gap” series focusing on newly admitted attorneys entitled ADR: Focus on Mediation – Tips for Counselors and Advocates.  The two-day training broac …

The Honorable Ann Pfau joined the New York County Lawyers Association's Committee on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution for the Committee's annual Holiday "Lunch with a Judge." Judge Pfau shared on all of the work being done by OCA and th …

The New York County Lawyers Association's (NYCLA) Committee on Arbitration and ADR hosted this luncheon with Mitch Sturman, Esq. presiding as a guest speaker. Mr. Sturman is the NY Regional ADR (EEO) Coordinator for the U.S. Postal Service and he to …