Mediation Conference: Forging a mediation practice: What next?
Date: Friday 12th May 2023
Time: 2pm to 5pm
Location: Distillery Building
The Bar of Ireland in partnership with King’s Inns, is hosting an in–person conference on “Forging a career as a Mediator: what next?”.
Mediation is a growing alternative to litigation. It is given special recognition in our civil justice system by the Mediation Act of 2017.
If you are a practitioner that is considering entering this area, this 3 hour conference is for you.
You will hear from leading practitioners on:-
- How you can become a successful mediator
- Why mediation is a growth area
- How you can develop your mediation practice, win business and clients – bridging the gap between qualifying as a mediator and becoming a successful mediator Public policy considerations in mediation
- If you need to specialise and what training is required
Speakers Include:
- The Hon Ms Justice Nuala Butler, Judge of the Court of Appeal
- Hugh Mohan SC, Chair of Council of King's Inns
- Teresa Blake SC & Cathrina Keville BL, Co-designers of King's Inns' advanced diploma in Mediation
- Ber Barry-Murray, Council President of the MII
- Andrea O'Neill, The MII and Irish Red Cross
- Ciaran Breen, State Claim Agency
- Karyn Harty, Partner & head of litigation, Dentons
- Keelin O'Reilly, Pathways to Success
- Arran Dowling Hussey BL
- Cathy Smith SC
- Cormac O'Dualachán SC
- Alison Walker BL
This event is free – suggested donation of €30 per head to the Irish Red Cross Mediation Project. (you can adjust the donation accordingly)
A reminder will be sent out one hour before the conference begins
3 CPD hours
**Competency Domain Addressed:**Advocacy, Dispute Resolution and Negotiation