Schedule of Classes
Class times for Spring, 2009 have not been released yet.244.8 sec. 1 - Mediation (Spring 2009)
Instructor: Eileen Barker (view instructor's teaching evaluations)
Instructor: Mary McLain
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Units: 3
Meeting Time: -
Meeting Location: -
Course Control Number (Non-1Ls): 49730
This practice-oriented course will teach the basic, practical knowledge needed to work as a mediator, helping others to resolve conflicts. Those who do not choose to work as mediators will gain a detailed understanding of the mediation process that will enable them to counsel and represent clients effectively in the mediation context. All will gain communication and other interpersonal skills that will be invaluable in working with clients and other attorneys.
Because the course will rely primarily on experiential learning, attendance at every class session is mandatory. Different models of mediation will be presented, as will material on interest-based negotiation and dealing with difficult people. Throughout the class, we will be considering the values underlying the mediation process and the effect of the mediator=s own attitudes about conflict.
As part of this course, each student will be assigned to observe a professional mediation outside of class. In addition, there is usually one class session during the semester that will meet on a Saturday morning. Due to the use of simulation exercises throughout the semester and the need to determine members of the class as soon as possible, the usual provisions of "Drop/Add" do not apply. All interested students, whether enrolled or on the wait list, should attend the first session at which time enrollment will be confirmed. If you have questions, contact Eileen Barker by e mail (ebarker7@aol.com).
INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHY: Eileen Barker is a Mediator based in San Francisco and Marin. Since 1991, Ms. Barker has mediated hundreds of cases in a wide range of subject matters including business/commercial, employment, trade secrets, real estate, partnership, personal injury, probate and family/divorce. Ms. Barker graduated magna cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center in 1978, and has an undergraduate degree in psychology from Indiana University with distinction. Following a clerkship with the D.C. Court of Appeals, she worked as a trial attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice and then as a litigation associate for the firms of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe and Bianchi, Engel, Keegin & Talkington. In addition to her private mediation practice, Ms. Barker currently teaches mediation at Boalt Hall School of Law and UC Hastings School of Law.
This is a credit only course
Course Category: Negotiation and Dispute Resolution
Course Subcategories:
Litigation and Procedure
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