Spring 2026 - CLE: Mediation Essentials

Attorneys: This course has been approved for 32 Nevada CLE credits, which includes 2 Ethics credits

Mediation Essentials: 40-Hour Basic Mediation Training

Thursday, January 15, 2026 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, January 16, 2026 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday, January 23, 2026 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (session will be held via Zoom)
Saturday, January 24, 2026 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (session will be held via Zoom
Note: this class requires that participants spend approximately 11 hours on learning activities outside of the classroom (pre-recorded videos and exercises).

Margaret M. Crowley, Esq.

Join us for this dynamic and interactive mediation training taught by expert and adjunct law professor, Margaret M. Crowley, Esq. This 40-hour training fulfills the requirements of most court-sponsored mediation programs. Participants will be trained in conflict theory, negotiation methods, and mediation process, techniques, and ethics.

This course explores mediation as a collaborative process of resolving conflict through third party dispute intervention. We will examine the dynamics underlying the efficacy of mediation, as well as the skills and ethical awareness needed to serve as a mediator. There will be an emphasis on active listening and communication skills, the effective management and de-escalation of emotions, and negotiation dynamics, together with the nuts and bolts of mediation practice and procedure. This class blends theory and practice, and will emphasize “hands-on” learning through simulation exercises which are drawn from various legal practice areas. This class prepares the participant to begin mediating legal and non-legal disputes, and/or to use mediation skills to better manage conflict and disputes in one’s personal and professional life.

Parking - https://www.unlv.edu/parking/visitors
Parking Serives is located - https://www.unlv.edu/maps/campus/PSB
Campus Parking is efforced year round - Winter hours:
Monday - Thursday 7 am - 5 pm
Friday - 7 am - 1 pm
I would suggest purchasing a daily parking pass for January 15 & 16 ($8.00)
Pay-by-Phone costs around $2.00 per hour in the Visitor lot there is a maxiumum of 4 hours. Visitor lot
https://www.unlv.edu/parking/pay-by-phone

Maps - https://www.unlv.edu/maps/campus/BSL