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The VMN Fall ConferenceVirginia Mediation Network's annual Fall Conference offers a variety of professional development sessions focused on alternative dispute and conflict resolution. The conference is Virginia's premiere networking event for ADR professionals. We provide both Continuing Mediator Education credits and Mandatory Continuing Legal Education credits for various sessions. Not a VMN Member? Join us to receive discounted conference rates. Scroll down for more information about our 2024 Fall Conference. |
2024 Fall Conference: Peacebuilding PerspectivesEarly registration is now open!!! Click here to register. We are also seeking conference sponsors. Click here for more information. The Virginia Mediation Network is hosting its 2024 Fall Conference on September 13-14 (in-person, both pre-conference and regular conference) at the Colonial Williamsburg Woodlands Conference Center in Williamsburg, Virginia) & 16-20 (virtual). Our theme this year is “Peacebuilding Perspectives: Pursuing Paths to Cultivating Harmony.” Conference Details Sept. 13-14 In Person Sept. 16-20 Virtual On Friday, Sept. 13, we are offering our first-ever in-person pre-conference, "Starting & Managing an ADR Practice," from 9-3:00 p.m. The pre-conference will include 5 1-hr sessions focusing on business plans, marketing, business law, networking, and finances. Registration for the pre-conference can be included as an add-on to your regular conference registration, or purchased separately. On the evening of Friday, Sept. 13, we will have a Dinner and Keynote presentation by Chief Justice Emeritus Robert Yazzie of the Navajo Nation. A ticket for this event can be added to your conference ticket at registration, or purchased separately if you do not plan to attend any other portion of the conference. On Saturday, Sept. 14, we will offer a full day of conference presentations. Our Annual Meeting will take place during lunch on Sept. 14. In addition to lunch, we will provide a continental breakfast prior to the first sessions. The remainder of the conference, from Sept. 16-20, will be virtual, and we will offer 2-4 virtual sessions per day. We will apply for CMEs for all conference sessions, and are offering some MCLEs for Virginia attorneys.
All conference sessions count toward MC3 certification and recertification. Visit MC3 Mediator Certification for more information. The 10% early registration discount deadline is Thursday, August 1, 2024 (pre-conference not included). The regular registration deadline (for pre-conference and conference) is Friday, September 6, 2024. Click here to review the Conference Agenda. (Please note that the schedule is still subject to change, and will be regularly updated as the conference approaches with more information regarding CME/MCLE credits, session handouts, recordings, etc.) Click here for information about our presenters. Click here for information regarding lodging. Please note:
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"Thank You" to our 2023 Fall Conference Sponsors!
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Scroll down to see all our sponsorship options and contact Christy at virginiamediationnetwork@gmail.com if you are interested! Platinum Andrew Pizzi — I & I Resolution 703-919-3723 Gold ADR Notable (614) 695-3795 Silver John C. Cook, Esq., Cook Craig & Francuzenko PLLC (703) 865-7480 Davis Law Practice PLLC https://www.davislawpractice.com/mediation/ 540-400-6889 |
Sponsorship Opportunities Please stay tuned for our 2024 Fall Conference sponsorship opportunities. Below is a list of last year's opportunities, available to both individuals and businesses. We hope you will become a 2024 sponsor and join us in making the conference a success! Please email virginiamediationnetwork@gmail.com if you are interested.
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Disclaimer as to Presentations and Materials at VMN Conference: While the Virginia Mediation Network strives to make the information presented at our conference as informative, neutral, accurate and timely as possible, VMN makes no endorsement of, promises about, guarantees or opinions related to the accuracy, adequacy or protected ownership of the contents of the presentations. Any opinions expressed by a presenter, whether or not a member of VMN, shall not be considered the opinion of the organization itself. Reference to any specific commercial product, process or service, or the use of any trade, firm or corporation name is for the information and convenience of the attendees, and does not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the Virginia Mediation Network. |