Training & Events

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  • Tue
    12
    Nov
    2024
    Wed
    13
    Nov
    2024
    8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Online Training

    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

  • Tue
    08
    Oct
    2024
    Thu
    10
    Oct
    2024
    8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Online Training

     

    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

  • Tue
    11
    Jun
    2024
    Wed
    12
    Jun
    2024
    Fordham University School of Law; 150 West 62nd Street New York, NY 10023

    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

  • Tue
    11
    Jun
    2024
    Wed
    12
    Jun
    2024
    8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Fordham University School of Law; 150 West 62nd Street New York, NY 10023

     

    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

  • Tue
    21
    May
    2024
    Thu
    23
    May
    2024
    Fordham Law School, 150 West 62nd Street New York, NY 10023

    On May 23rd, we completed Part 146 approved, 3-day Commercial Mediation training.  It was a delight and honor spending time with all of our trainees and guests. This was our first in-person training at Fordham University School of Law since the com

  • Tue
    21
    May
    2024
    Thu
    23
    May
    2024
    Fordham University School of Law; 150 West 62nd Street New York, NY 10023

     

    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

  • Tue
    14
    May
    2024
    6:00 pmVirtual Participation

    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

  • Wed
    24
    Apr
    2024
  • Mon
    29
    Jan
    2024
    Fri
    09
    Feb
    2024
    Video Recording

    On January 29th and February 9th, I had the pleasure of stepping into the former shoes of Professor Lester Brickman, of Cardozo Law School, to present the law of fee dispute arbitration and the inner, decisional process of arbitrators engaged in fe
  • Wed
    08
    Nov
    2023
    Thu
    09
    Nov
    2023
    8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Online Training

    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

  • Tue
    24
    Oct
    2023
    Thu
    26
    Oct
    2023
    8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Online Training

     

    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

  • Tue
    17
    Oct
    2023
    Interview with Simeon H. Baum, Esq.Video Recording

     

    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

  • Thu
    04
    May
    2023

     

    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 &

  • Wed
    03
    May
    2023
    Thu
    04
    May
    2023
    8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Debevoise & Plimpton LLP 66 Hudson Blvd E New York, NY 10001

    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

  • Thu
    30
    Mar
    2023
    12:00 pmPhillips Nizer LLP 485 Lexington Avenue 14th Floor New York, NY 10017 - Video Recording

    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

  • Tue
    14
    Mar
    2023
    Thu
    16
    Mar
    2023
    8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Debevoise & Plimpton LLP 66 Hudson Blvd E New York, NY 10001

    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

  • Tue
    08
    Nov
    2022
    Wed
    09
    Nov
    2022
    8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Online Training

    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

  • Tue
    25
    Oct
    2022
    Thu
    27
    Oct
    2022
    8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Online Training

    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

  • Tue
    17
    May
    2022
    Wed
    18
    May
    2022
    8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Online Training

    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

  • Tue
    15
    Mar
    2022
    Thu
    17
    Mar
    2022
    8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Online Training

    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

  • Wed
    02
    Feb
    2022
    Thu
    03
    Feb
    2022
    8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Online Training

     

    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

  • Thu
    06
    Jan
    2022
    5:30 p.m. - 8:50 p.m.Webinar - Online Video Conferencing
    We are pleased to announce that Simeon H. Baum will be kicking off the New Year as a panelist in a terrific program put on by the New York County Lawyers Association's ADR Committee, entitled: Breaking the Impasse in Private & Court Mediations.
    Prog
  • Tue
    09
    Nov
    2021
    5:30 - 7:30 p.m.Online

    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.

    You are cordially invited to attend and share your experience, vision, wishes and predic
  • Wed
    03
    Nov
    2021
    Thu
    04
    Nov
    2021
    8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Online

     

    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

  • Tue
    12
    Oct
    2021
    Thu
    14
    Oct
    2021
    8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Online

    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

  • Mon
    12
    Jul
    2021
    Wed
    14
    Jul
    2021
    8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Online

    For the past 10 years, master arbitrators Charlie Moxley and Edna Sussman – who are now joined as co-chairs by Skadden’s international arbitration expert, Lea Haber Kuck – have presented a widely acclaimed three-day training for Arbitrators through
  • Fri
    21
    May
    2021
    10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Online in Florence
    For the enterprising among you, I would invite you to join Professor Elayne E. Greenberg and me on a virtual trip to Florence next week for a program we will present to the Italian National Association of Lawyer-Mediators with the support of the U
  • Wed
    21
    Apr
    2021
    Thu
    22
    Apr
    2021
    8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Online Training

    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

  • Thu
    15
    Apr
    2021
    12:00PM-1:00PM EDTLivestream

    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

  • Thu
    18
    Mar
    2021
    5:00 PM – 6:30 PMOnline

    CLE program will be hosted by the Brooklyn Bar Association.

    A brief fireside chat among panelists will kick off a Town Hall discussion conducted in breakout rooms and in a plenary session about Online Videoconferencing etiquette issues – and a host o
  • Tue
    09
    Mar
    2021
    Thu
    11
    Mar
    2021
    8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Online Training

    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

  • Thu
    21
    Jan
    2021
    1:15 PM – 2:15 PMOnline

     

    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

  • Thu
    14
    Jan
    2021
    12:15 PM – 2:00 PMOnline

    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

  • Thu
    10
    Dec
    2020
    12:00 PM - 1:45 PMOnline Video Conferencing

     

    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

  • Wed
    09
    Dec
    2020
    9:00 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.New York County Lawyers' Association - Online

    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

  • Thu
    03
    Dec
    2020
    3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Online

    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

  • Thu
    24
    Sep
    2020
    Webinar - Online Video Conferencing

     

    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

  • Tue
    23
    Jun
    2020
    Wed
    24
    Jun
    2020
    8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Online Training

    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

  • Tue
    16
    Jun
    2020
    10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.Webinar - Online Video Conferencing
    This is a two-part program on effective representation of parties in mediation, offering reflections of two one hour panels, comprised of representatives, users and mediators. This is part of a broader series of webinars on this to
  • Thu
    11
    Jun
    2020
    12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m..m.Online Video Conferencing

    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

  • Wed
    03
    Jun
    2020
    Fri
    05
    Jun
    2020
    8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Webinar - Online Video Conferencing

    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

  • Wed
    20
    May
    2020
    FLORENCE, ITALY - ONLINE

    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

  • Fri
    10
    Apr
    2020
    10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

    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

  • Fri
    03
    Apr
    2020
    10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

    CLE webinar through the New York State Bar Association, sponsored by its Dispute Resolution Section

    In this timely, one hour Webinar, Simeon H. Baum, President, Resolve Mediation Services, Inc. (www.mediators.com), will lead participants through a

  • Tue
    03
    Mar
    2020
    Thu
    05
    Mar
    2020
    8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Queens County Bar Association 90-35 148th Street, Jamaica, NY 11435

    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

  • Tue
    19
    Mar
    2019
    Thu
    21
    Mar
    2019
    8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fordham University School of Law - 150 West 62nd Street, New York City

    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

  • Tue
    08
    Jan
    2019
    5:30 pmNew Jersey Law Center - 1 Constitution Sq. New Brunswick, NJ 08901

    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

  • Mon
    29
    Oct
    2018
    8:45 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.New York Law School, 185 Broadway, New York, NY

    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

  • Mon
    22
    Oct
    2018
    8:30 amNew York Law School, 185 West Broadway, New York, NY 10013

    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

  • Thu
    18
    Oct
    2018
    Sat
    20
    Oct
    2018
    TBALipscomb University, Nashville, Tennessee

    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

  • Thu
    13
    Sep
    2018
    Sat
    15
    Sep
    2018
    New York Marriott Downtown

    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

  • Thu
    13
    Sep
    2018
    10:15 AM - 11:15 AMGrand Ballroom Salon A, Third Floor, FBA National Convention, New York Marriott Downtown

    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),

  • Thu
    19
    Jul
    2018
    1:00 PM to 2:15 PMClear Law Institute

    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

  • Tue
    12
    Jun
    2018
    Wed
    13
    Jun
    2018
    9:00 - 5:00Fordham Law School

    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

  • Mon
    26
    Mar
    2018
    Wed
    28
    Mar
    2018
    Fordham University School of Law

    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

  • Thu
    26
    Oct
    2017
    11:20 - 12:30 p.m.New York Law School

    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

  • Thu
    14
    Sep
    2017
    Sun
    17
    Sep
    2017
    Atlanta Westin Peachtree Plaza

    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

  • Thu
    14
    Sep
    2017
    8:30 amDorsey & Whitney LLP

    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

  • Thu
    15
    Jun
    2017
    ACR-GNY Annual Conference

    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:

  • Tue
    04
    Apr
    2017
    NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering

    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

  • Wed
    15
    Mar
    2017
    Fri
    17
    Mar
    2017
    Fordham University School of Law

    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

  • Wed
    08
    Mar
    2017
    Clinton Inn

    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

  • Thu
    02
    Feb
    2017
    Resolve Mediation Services, Inc.

    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

  • Wed
    18
    Jan
    2017
    Thu
    27
    Apr
    2017
    Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

    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

  • Thu
    20
    Oct
    2016
    12:30 - 2:00 p.m.Touro Law Center

    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 15th anniversary of Mediatio

  • Tue
    27
    Sep
    2016
    Thu
    29
    Sep
    2016
    Nassau County Bar Association

    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

  • Thu
    22
    Sep
    2016
    Family Court Library - 60 Lafayette Street, 10th Floor

    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

  • Wed
    13
    Jul
    2016
    New Orleans, Louisiana

    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

  • Sun
    26
    Jun
    2016
    New York Law School

    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

  • Thu
    16
    Jun
    2016
    ACR-GNY Annual Conference

    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

  • Mon
    21
    Mar
    2016
    Wed
    23
    Mar
    2016
    Fordham University School of Law

    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

  • Tue
    20
    Oct
    2015
    New York County Lawyers Association

    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

  • Tue
    29
    Sep
    2015
    Thu
    01
    Oct
    2015
    The Buffalo Club - Buffalo, New York

    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

  • Mon
    28
    Sep
    2015
    Family & Divorce Mediation Council of Greater New York

    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

  • Mon
    28
    Sep
    2015
    University of Buffalo Law School

    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

  • Tue
    17
    Mar
    2015
    Thu
    19
    Mar
    2015
    Fordham University School of Law

    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

  • Wed
    05
    Nov
    2014
    SDNY Courthouse

    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

  • Tue
    28
    Oct
    2014
    The New York Peace Institute

    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

  • Wed
    18
    Jun
    2014
    ACR-GNY Annual Conference

    Mr. Baum joined the 13th 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

  • Thu
    22
    May
    2014

    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

  • Thu
    15
    May
    2014
    Queens County Bar Association

    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

  • Thu
    30
    Jan
    2014

    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

  • Fri
    06
    Dec
    2013
    Royal Hawaiian Hotel

    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

  • Fri
    15
    Nov
    2013
    Utica, New York

    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

  • Wed
    18
    Sep
    2013
    Philadelphia Bar Institute Conference Center

    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:

    Tech

  • Wed
    12
    Jun
    2013
    Thu
    13
    Jun
    2013
    Fordham University School of Law

    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

  • Wed
    03
    Apr
    2013
    Fairmont Millenium, Chicago

    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

  • Thu
    15
    Nov
    2012
    New York City Bar Association

    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

  • Wed
    03
    Oct
    2012
    Andrews Kurth, LLP

    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

  • Wed
    12
    Sep
    2012

    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

  • Sun
    01
    Apr
    2012
    Washington, D.C.

    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

  • Wed
    11
    Jan
    2012
    Thu
    12
    Jan
    2012
    International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution

    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

  • Tue
    14
    Jun
    2011
    Wed
    15
    Jun
    2011
    Fordham University School of Law

    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

  • Fri
    01
    Apr
    2011
    Tue
    05
    Apr
    2011
    Commercial Division Supreme Court, Nassau County

    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

  • Sat
    29
    Jan
    2011
    Albany, NY

    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

  • Thu
    28
    Oct
    2010
    Renaissance Westchester Hotel, West Harrison, NY

    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

  • Mon
    14
    Jun
    2010
    Tue
    15
    Jun
    2010
    Fordham University School of Law

    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

  • Tue
    18
    May
    2010
    Wed
    26
    May
    2010
    9:00am - 6:00pmCity Bar Center for CLE
  • Fri
    26
    Mar
    2010
    Supreme Court, New York County

    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

  • Thu
    03
    Dec
    2009
    Fri
    04
    Dec
    2009
    Moscow, Russia

    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

  • Sat
    03
    Oct
    2009
    The Sagamore Resort, Bolton Landing, New York

    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

  • Thu
    17
    Sep
    2009
    Mon
    21
    Sep
    2009
    Supreme Court, Suffolk County

    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.

  • Wed
    27
    May
    2009
    New York County Lawyers Association

    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

  • Thu
    01
    Feb
    2007
    New York County Lawyers' Association

    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

  • Tue
    25
    Oct
    2005
    New York County Lawyers' Association

    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

  • Tue
    09
    Nov
    2004
    New York County Lawyers' Association

    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

  • Wed
    20
    Oct
    2004
    New York County Lawyers' Association

    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

  • Fri
    06
    Aug
    2004
    Sat
    07
    Aug
    2004
    New York County Lawyers' Association

    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

  • Fri
    06
    Aug
    2004
    New York County Lawyers' Association

    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

  • Wed
    04
    Jun
    2003
    New York County Lawyers' Association

    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

  • Fri
    31
    Mar
    2000
    Sat
    01
    Apr
    2000
    New York County Lawyers' Association

    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

  • Fri
    31
    Mar
    2000
    Sat
    01
    Apr
    2000
    New York County Lawyers' Association

    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

  • Fri
    18
    Dec
    1998
    NYCLA's "Home of Law"

    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

  • Fri
    20
    Nov
    1998
    American Arbitration Association

    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