Ethics & Professional Standards
Instructor: Judge (Ret.) Samuel Ortega
Duration: 50 minutes
Cost: $120
CE Credits: 3.0
Description:
A focused review of ethical duties in mediation, including confidentiality, impartiality, conflicts of interest, and informed consent—illustrated through real-world scenarios.
Key Topics: ethics codes; boundary management; disclosures and waivers; handling complaints.
You’ll examine common ethical dilemmas and learn structured decision steps to resolve them. The course highlights best practices for documentation, party communication, and referrals when ethical issues arise.
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Ability to read short case vignettes
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Commitment to apply confidentiality and neutrality standards
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Optional: access to your local/organizational ethics guidelines
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Practicing and trainee mediators
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ADR program administrators and court staff
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Professionals who supervise or mentor neutrals

