Dispute Resolution Training

Dispute Resolution Training

As the original pioneer in mediation, Henning knows the importance of sharing knowledge and resources to continually improve and develop the mediation and arbitration industry. Henning offers training in several areas of mediation, arbitration, and dispute resolution. Our public courses are scheduled regularly, and designed for individual lawyers, claims representatives, human resource professionals, managers, and others. We can also provide custom designed training courses for law firms, insurance companies, corporations, and governmental agencies that have multiple people in need of training.

Civil Mediation

Learn to mediate disputes in areas such as employment, business, and personal injury. Through role-playing real-world scenarios, participants develop key mediation skills and strategies for effectively representing clients in mediation.

Arbitration

Gain comprehensive knowledge of state and federal arbitration laws, procedures, award drafting, arbitrator skills, ethics, and arbitration advocacy to excel in arbitration practice.


Domestic Relations

Explore mediation techniques alongside in-depth instruction in family law, the Child Support calculator, financial matters, ethics, parenting plans, and domestic violence considerations.

Probate Mediation

Receive expert-led training in probate law and mediation techniques through this program, qualifying participants to mediate probate cases and register with GODR.

Why take training from Henning?

Henning sets the gold standard in alternative dispute resolution training. Led by Pat Siuta, a highly respected lawyer, mediator, arbitrator, and educator, our program combines decades of expertise with a proven track record of excellence.

Pat taught at several law schools and a university conflict management program, and has provided training nationwide for more than 30 years. Under her guidance, Henning’s team has equipped thousands of lawyers, judges, and professionals with the skills to become successful mediators and arbitrators. Our alumni include neutrals practicing at leading ADR organizations, government agencies, and corporations, as well as distinguished figures such as former members of Congress, state Supreme Court justices, federal judges, and even High Court justices from Nigeria.

At Henning, you’ll learn from a team of seasoned lawyers, mediators, arbitrators, and subject matter experts who are dedicated to your success. If you’re seeking world-class training from leaders in the field, there’s no better place to start your journey.

Experienced

With over 20 years of experience, our trainers have the knowledge and real-world expertise to conduct highly effective training sessions. They are experienced mediators, arbitrators, lawyers, and educators who have provided training locally and nationally.

GODR Certified

Henning's training program complies with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution's (GODR) guidelines that are required in order to register as a Neutral in the state of Georgia.

CLE Credits

Continuing legal education (CLE) credit is optional and available at an additional fee. If you are registering for multiple courses, you may not need the CLE credit for every course. You can save money by only requesting CLE credit that you need.


All classes will be performed via video conference, unless otherwise noted.

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Civil Mediation & Practicum

Participants will learn how to mediate a variety of disputes including employment, business, and personal injury.

By engaging in numerous role plays, participants will gain the skills necessary to become successful mediators, and an understanding of how to effectively represent clients in mediation. Civil Mediation consists of two classes; Civil Mediation and Mediation Practicum.

Both classes ('Civil Mediation' & 'Mediation Practicum') must be taken to satisfy Georgia's requirement for those who want to register as a mediator.

Civil Mediation

This is a 3.5 day course for those who want to be mediators, as well as for those who want to learn how to effectively represent clients in mediation.

Participants will learn how to mediate a variety of disputes including employment, business, and personal injury. By engaging in numerous role plays, participants will gain the skills necessary to become successful mediators, and an understanding of how to effectively represent clients in mediation. This class is designed to meet the basic training requirement for those who want to be registered as a civil mediator in Georgia.

Tuition

  • Course
  • $1,275.00

  • CLE Credits
  • $96.00
  • (24) Credits, (2) Ethics, (6) Trial

  • CLE Credits only valid in Georgia

Class Times

  • Days 1 - 3
  • 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

  • Day 4
  • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Mediation Practicum

This is a 1.5 day class designed to satisfy Georgia’s requirement that those who want to register as a mediator must observe 5 mediations conducted by experienced mediators prior to registration and after completion of the Civil Mediation training.

Through the use of videotaped mediations, participants will observe experienced mediators resolve a variety of disputes, including employment and commercial conflicts. The mediators demonstrate techniques for dealing with difficult parties and overcoming impasse. An experienced mediator will be present to lead discussions of the observations and answer questions.

Tuition

  • Course
  • $385.00

  • CLE Credits
  • $48.00
  • (12) Credits, (1) Ethics

  • CLE Credits only valid in Georgia

Class Times

  • Day 1
  • 1:30 PM - 5:45 PM

  • Day 2
  • 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Dates

Civil Mediation

    • January 14 - 17
    • Feb. 26 - 28 & Mar. 6

Please register for this course at least 2 weeks prior to the training date.

Mediation Practicum

    • January 17 - 18
    • March 6 - 7

Please register for this course at least 2 weeks prior to the training date.


Arbitration

You will learn state and federal arbitration law, arbitration procedure, how to draft arbitration awards, arbitrator skills, ethics, and arbitration advocacy.

This course is a one day course for those who want to become arbitrators, as well as attorneys who represent clients in arbitration. You will learn state and federal arbitration law, arbitration procedure, how to draft arbitration awards, arbitrator skills, ethics, and arbitration advocacy. This course is designed to meet the training requirement for Georgia arbitrator registration.

Tuition

  • Course
  • $395.00

  • CLE Credits
  • $28.00
  • (7) Credits, (1.5) Ethics, (3) Trial

  • CLE Credits only valid in Georgia

Class Times

  • Days 1
  • 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Dates

Arbitration

    • January 10
    • March 5

Please register for this course at least 2 weeks prior to the training date.


Domestic Relations Mediation & Practicum

In addition to learning about the mediation process and techniques, participants will receive instruction in family law, use of the Child Support calculator, financial issues, ethics, parenting plan guidelines and domestic violence.

Both classes ('Domestic Relations Mediation' & 'Domestic Relations Practicum') must be taken to statisfy Georgia's requirement for those who want to register as a domestic mediator.

Prerequisite Required: The Civil Mediation & Practicum courses are prerequisites to the Domestic Relations Mediation classes.

Domestic Relations Mediation

This is a 5 day course for those who want to mediate cases involving divorce, custody, and other family law issues.

In addition to learning about the mediation process and techniques, participants will receive instruction in family law, use of the Child Support calculator, financial issues, ethics, parenting plan guidelines and domestic violence. For those who want to register as a domestic mediator in Georgia, the following are prerequisites: a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college, Civil Mediation training, and Mediation Practicum. After completing this class, take the Domestic Practicum to meet the requirements for registration as a domestic mediator.

Tuition

  • Course
  • $1,350.00

  • CLE Credits
  • $96.00
  • (24) Credits, (2) Ethics, (6) Trial

  • CLE Credits only valid in Georgia

Class Times

  • Days 1 - 5
  • 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Domestic Relations Practicum

This is a 1.5 day course that is designed to meet the observation and co-mediation requirements for registration as a domestic mediator in Georgia.

Participants will observe an experienced neutral mediate a divorce case and participate in several co-mediations. Domestic Relations Mediation training is a prerequisite for this course for those who want to be registered.

Tuition

  • Course
  • $400.00

  • CLE Credits
  • $48.00
  • (12) Credits, (1) Ethics

  • CLE Credits only valid in Georgia

Class Times

  • Day 1
  • 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

  • Day 2
  • 9:00 AM - 1:15 PM

Dates

Domestic Relations Mediation

    • Jan. 22 - 24 & 30 - 31
    • Mar. 26 - 28 & Apr. 3 - 4

    Please register for this course at least 2 weeks prior to the training date.

    Domestic Relations Practicum

    • February 6 - 7
    • April 17 - 18

Please register for this course at least 2 weeks prior to the training date.


Probate Mediation

Gain invaluable insights into probate mediation from seasoned professionals.

This comprehensive two-day program combines in-depth probate education with a practicum, equipping participants with the skills and knowledge to mediate probate cases effectively. Our instructors exemplify Henning’s dedication to offering high-quality training delivered by respected, seasoned professionals.

Barbara Koll has over 37 years of experience at the Fulton County Probate Court, serving in various roles such as Senior Staff Attorney, Judicial Hearing Officer, and Chief Clerk/Court Administrator. Pat Siuta, an accomplished trial attorney, brings 30 years of experience as a mediator, arbitrator, and case evaluator. Pat also played a role in modernizing Minnesota’s probate law by drafting critical revisions before relocating to Georgia. Together, Barbara and Pat leverage their extensive expertise to provide a comprehensive probate mediation training experience.

This program also includes two hours of pre-training homework and, upon completion, allows participants to register with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution (GODR) in probate mediation.

Prerequisite Required: The Civil Mediation & Practicum courses are prerequisites to the Probate Mediation classes.

Tuition

  • Course
  • $820.00

  • CE Credits
  • (14) for neutrals

  • CLE Credits
  • $56.00
  • (14) Credits, (1) Ethics, (5) Trial

  • CLE Credits only valid in Georgia (CLE Credits applied for)

Class Times

  • Days 1 & 2
  • 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Dates

Probate Mediation

    • January 28 - 29
    • February 13 - 14
    • March 27 - 28

Please register for this course at least 2 weeks prior to the training date.


My impression of Henning through my training experience is very favorable. I will schedule mediations or arbitrations with Henning in the future as the opportunity arises. This is a better ADR option than the competition.


John M.

Henning Video Conference Training

Currently, all classes are being conducted via video conference. We are currently using the Zoom platform. The GODR is enforcing a few rules that have to be followed to participate in our video training.

GODR Rules For Participating In Training Over Video Conference

  • Trainees must use a computer or laptop. Phones/Tablets cannot be used.
  • Trainees must have both a camera and microphone and both must be enabled.
  • Trainees must have access to high-speed, secure internet (no public WIFI, no hotspots).

The training requires your active participation and attention, and you will not be able to multi-task during the training. During the video conference we will all be able to see and talk to each other. For this reason you need to have a location where you will not be disturbed. This training is not the same as a recorded online webinar where you can push pause, do something else, and come back to it later.

If you need further assistance with video conferencing, see our help page, or give us a call.

Pat Siuta brings over 25 years of experience as a mediator, arbitrator, and case evaluator, building on her accomplished career as a trial attorney. She has handled complex, multi-party mediations involving up to 65 participants and trained thousands of mediators and arbitrators worldwide, including judges, lawyers, and professionals from diverse backgrounds. Most of Henning’s mediators and arbitrators received their training under her guidance.

A skilled litigator, Pat has successfully tried cases in both state and federal courts, including high-stakes class action lawsuits. She is a proud member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, a prestigious organization of the nation’s most experienced mediators and arbitrators, highly regarded by top litigation firms.

Pat’s expertise spans a wide range of subject areas, including personal injury, wrongful death, product liability, business and commercial disputes, employment law, construction, civil rights, professional malpractice, intellectual property, and domestic relations. Her work also includes mediating sensitive governmental disputes, such as high-level cases at the Pentagon, and resolving cases for various government agencies.

With her unparalleled depth of knowledge and dedication to resolving disputes, Pat continues to set the standard for excellence in ADR.



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Full Training Schedule

Please register for each course at least 2 weeks prior to the training date.

Civil Mediation

  • January 14 - 17
  • Feb. 26 - 28 & Mar. 6

Mediation Practicum

  • January 17 - 18
  • March 6 - 7

Domestic Relations Mediation

  • Jan. 22 - 24 & 30 - 31
  • Mar. 26 - 28 & Apr. 3 - 4

Domestic Relations Practicum

  • February 6 - 7
  • April 17 - 18

Arbitration

  • January 10
  • March 5

Probate Mediation

  • January 28 - 29
  • February 13 - 14
  • March 27 - 28


Frequently Asked Questions

    2. Complete the following courses in this order: Civil Mediation (28 hours, 3.5 days) and Mediation Practicum (12 hours, 1.5 days). You must apply for registration as a civil mediator within 18 months after completing the civil mediation class.

    3. Complete the following courses in this order: Civil Mediation (28 hours, 3.5 days) and Mediation Practicum, then Domestic Relations Mediation (42 hours, 5 days), and Domestic Relations Practicum (12 hours, 1.5 days). You must apply for registration as a domestic relations mediator within 18 months after completing the Domestic Relations Mediation training.

    4. Complete the Arbitration class (7 hours, 1 day). There is no practicum requirement for registration as an arbitrator, but you must apply for registration within 18 months after completing the arbitration training.

    5. You will need to pass a background check, complete an affidavit indicating you are in the U.S. legally, and pay a registration fee. You do not need to be an attorney to register as a mediator or arbitrator, but domestic mediators must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college.

    6. The CLE credits offered with our training courses are only valid in Georgia.

    7. Please reach out to us immediately. The full cancellation policy can be seen here.

Additional Information


Early Registration

Early Registration is strongly advised as class size is limited. We can not accommodate those who have not registered in advance of class date.


Georgia Commission On Dispute Resolution

The Civil and Domestic Relations Mediation, Mediation and Domestic Relations Practicum and Arbitration courses have been approved by the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution and meet the training and observation requirement for registration as a neutral. It should be noted that the fact that a training program has been approved by the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution does not imply that any particular court annexed or court referred program must or will accept as neutrals those who have completed that program. Each local court program is expected to exercise its discretion with reference to the qualifications of each neutral and may inquire into the training received by such neutral. Completion of a state-approved program does not automatically qualify one as a neutral in any local program.


Continuing Legal Education (CLE)

All of Henning's Dispute Resolution courses have been approved for CLE credit in Georgia. Because professionals other than attorneys will also be attending the training, the CLE fee for attorneys who want such credit is listed separately. When registering for a course, Georgia attorneys should specify whether they want CLE credit and, if so, add the CLE fee to the tuition. If you are registering for multiple courses, you may not need the CLE credit for every course. You can save money by only requesting CLE credit that you need.

Cancellation Policy


Full Refund Eligibility

If notice of cancellation is given 14 calendar days in advance of the scheduled training your payment can be refunded. All refunds are issued by check.


Rescheduling Options

If you cancel between 8 to 13 days before the training, you can reschedule once to another available training date without any additional charge.

If you cancel between 1 to 7 days before the training, you can reschedule once to another available date for a $175 fee.


No Show Policy

If you do not attend or notify us on the first day of the scheduled class your registration will automatically be cancelled. The registration cannot be transferred or rescheduled. No refund will be issued.



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