Dispute Resolution Training -- Michael D. Briggs, Esq.
2010
San Diego County Bar Association (SDCBA), "The Value of Money and Other Mediation Challenges"
American Bar Association (ABA), "Values and Identity Based Conflicts"
ABA, "An In-depth Look at Class-Action Arbitrations in the Consumer and Employment Contexts"
ABA, "Significant Developments in Arbitration Case Law, Legislation and Provider Services"
ABA, "How Arbitrators Think and What They Can Do About It: A Journey into the Minds of Arbitrators"
ABA, "Neuroscience, Negotiation and Persuasion: Applications and Implications in Litigation and Dispute Resolution"
ABA, "Arbitration Plenary: Let's Get the Lead Out!"
ABA, "The Electronic Information Juggernaut: Taking Aim at ADR"
ABA, "The Top Four Errors to Avoid When Drafting a Reasoned Arbitration Award"
ABA, "What Exactly Did the Parties Agree to Arbitrate? Who Decided" And When?"
SDCBA, "Mediated Mortgage Workout Program"
2009
San Diego County Bar Association (SDCBA), "Dealing with Ego, Need and Greed in a Mediation"
American Arbitration Asssociation, "Dealing with Delay Tactics in Arbitration"
SDCBA, "Insights into Probate Mediation"
Mintz Levin, "E-Discovery in Litigation: Best Practices and Pitfalls"
FINRA, "Motion to Dismiss Rule"
FINRA, Expungement of Dealers' Records"
2008
American Arbitration Association (AAA), "AAA Arbitration Roadmap: Standard for Efficient and Cost Effective Arbitration "
FINRA, "Expungement Refresher Course"
National Conflict Resolution Center, Received Mediator Credential
AAA, "ADR Update"
San Diego County Bar Association (SDCBA), "Navigating the Mediation Minefield"
SDCBA, "Community Consensus Building in Your Own Back Yard"
2007
National Conflict Resolution Center, "Mediator Credentialing Program"
State Bar of California, Committee on Mandatory Fee Arbitration, "Fee Arbitrator Training"
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (formerly NASD), "Chairperson Training"
American Arbitration Association, "ADR Update"
Baker & McKenzie, LLP, "Resolving Global Disputes: Are You Ready for Your Next International Arbitration?"
San Diego County Bar Association (SDCBA), "Mastering Mediation"
SDCBA, "Effective Use of Caucus in Mediation"
SDCBA, "Mediation of Family Conflicts in Elder Law Contexts"
2006
Superior Court of California, County of San Diego/San Diego County Bar Association, Pro Tem Education: Bench Conduct and Demeanor
Superior Court of California, County of San Diego/San Diego County Bar Association, Pro Tem Education: Ethics
American Arbitration Association (AAA), Ethics & Disclosure (ACE003)
AAA, "ADR Update"
National Association of Securities Dealers (renamed FINRA), "Expungement Training"
National Conflict Resolution Center, "Introductory Mediation Skills Training"
2005
National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD, renamed FINRA), "New Panel Member Training"
NASD, "Civility Training"
American Arbitration Association (AAA), "Chairing an Arbitration Panel: Managing Procedures, Process & Dynamics (ACE005)"
AAA, "Arbitration Awards: Safeguarding, Deciding & Writing Awards (ACE001)"
AAA, "Pro Se: Managing Cases Involving Self-Represented Parties (ACE002)"
AAA, "ADR Update"
2002
American Arbitration Association, Commerical Arbitrator II Training: Advanced Case Management Issues
2001
American Arbitration Association, Arbitrator Update
2000
American Arbitration Association, Commercial Arbitrator Training
1996
The Law Society (London, England), International Arbitration Workshop
1994
American Arbitration Association, Arbitrator Training