Master the art of mediation preparation! Join us for expert insights on the Do's and Don'ts that can make or break your mediation outcomes. Acquire crucial negotiation skills to excel in the mediation process.

Presenters

John N West KC, Mediator and Arbitrator, 7 Wentworth Selborne
John has maintained a wide-ranging practice throughout his career appearing in Courts of first instance, at intermediate and appellate level, and in the High Court of Australia. He has regularly appeared in both State and Federal Courts and tribunals in NSW and across Australia. While the bulk of his work over many years has been in the commercial area, he has also developed a substantial speciality in industrial law and employment law generally. In this latter area he has appeared in many leading cases involving the Australian mining industry, the transport industry, and also in the Waterfront dispute. John appeared in the HIH Royal Commission and also in the Glenbrook Rail Inquiry. His work in commercial arbitration includes the lengthy proceedings consequent upon the closure of the submarine re-fit program at Cockatoo Island Dockyard, and also in international arbitrations. He has also considerable experience in coronial inquiries involving, for example, the aftermath of a collapse in a metalliferous mine. For some 10 years John has practised in commercial mediation both as counsel and more regularly as mediator in a broad range of matters involving such diverse fields as alleged breaches of directors duties, disputes concerning franchise agreement and other contractual disputes of various types including financing contracts, employment contracts, leases, and building and construction contracts. John has been an active member of the Inter-Pacific Bar Association over many years, culminating in his appointment as Regional Co-ordinator for the Asia Pacific region from 2011 to 2013. As well as Arbitration, John has recently been recognised in Doyles guides latest Leading Workplace Health & Safety Law Senior Counsel – NSW, 2019 and Leading Employment Law Senior Counsel – Australia, 2020


Robert Goldstein, Principal, Rob Goldstein Mediation
Rob has conducted mediations since 2008 as a principal of Rob Goldstein Mediation, a dedicated commercial mediation practice. In the 15 years since the change in his professional career from litigator to mediator, he has conducted close to 2700 mediations. Rob a Nationally Accredited Mediator and a Law Institute Accredited Specialist Mediator. Rob has been included on the Doyle’s List of leading mediators in Victoria in 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. Prior to turning his focus to building my mediation practice, Rob practiced as a Law Institute Accredited Commercial Litigation Specialist. Rob sits on several panels of mediators, including the office of the Victorian Small Business Commission. Rob is briefed to conduct mediations in all commercial matters, with a specific emphasis on disputes in property, lease, franchising, defamation, testators’ family maintenance, consumer law and employment law areas. He conduct san even spread of court matters and pre-litigation disputes. Whilst Rob primarily practice as a facilitative mediator in exploring commercial outcomes for the parties, his personal approach is more interventionist as opposed to the traditional "whiteboard" mediator. With his background as an experienced litigator, Rob’s preference is to be consumed in the dispute with a view to achieving a commercial outcome. Rob also makes himself available to lawyers to present to them on how to best prepare for mediations and how to develop their negotiation skills.

Ethics, Professional Skills & Practice Management, Over Lunch, Over 3 Weeks

Wanting to square away all your compulsory CPD points before the end of March? Attend these 3 all-encompassing hour-long sessions either online or on demand. They will fit perfectly into your busy schedule as you can have some lunch while you enhance your practice, ensure ethical compliance and polish your professional skills. WEB242N02Z