Mediation

F O R T Y - H O U R T R A I N I N G

Mastery

Elevate Your Skills with Expert-Led Training: Join Leyla, Jennifer, and Esteemed Guest Speakers for an Unforgettable Learning Experience in Partnership with Alternative Resolution Centers (ARC)

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Mediation

F O R T Y - H O U R T R A I N I N G

Mastery

Elevate Your Skills with Expert-Led Training: Join Leyla, Jennifer, and Esteemed Guest Speakers for an Unforgettable Learning Experience in Partnership with Alternative Resolution Centers (ARC)

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Mediation

F O R T Y - H O U R T R A I N I N G

Mastery

Elevate Your Skills with Expert-Led Training: Join Leyla, Jennifer, and Esteemed Guest Speakers for an Unforgettable Learning Experience in Partnership with Alternative Resolution Centers (ARC)

In Proud Collaboration with

Course Highlights

Presented by

Civil Case Intensive – Deep dive into civil case strategies with expert-led sessions.
Divorce Case Intensive – Master the complexities of divorce cases.
Marketing Bootcamp – Elevate your presence with proven marketing strategies.
Running a Practice Bootcamp – Gain insights into the essentials of managing a successful practice.
Guest Speakers – Learn from 8 industry leaders and pioneers.
Role Plays – Participate in numerous role-playing activities to hone your skills.
Interactive Learning – Engage in a dynamic learning environment that encourages active participation.
DRPA Compliance – Meets the requirements set forth by the Dispute Resolution Programs Act.
MCLE Accreditation – 37 hours of credit.
In-Person Summit – Conclude your training with a two-day summit to network and apply your new skills
Post-Training Support – Connect with Leyla and Jennifer in our one-hour Zoom coffee chats, offered at 30 and 60 days post-training. It’s the perfect time for trainees to ask questions and exchange ideas with the whole group!

We are excited to collaborate with Alternative Resolution Centers (ARC), a distinguished leader in the dispute resolution industry. Celebrating over 35 years of service, ARC has been at the forefront of arbitration, mediation, and other legal processes, efficiently resolving disputes nationwide and internationally. Under the new leadership of Nicole Bethurum and Marjorie Luna, ARC continues to innovate and expand, offering state-of-the-art facilities and harnessing cutting-edge technologies for in-person, hybrid, and virtual hearings. Their commitment to maintaining a premier panel of neutrals and providing top-tier dispute resolution services makes them a pivotal partner in our endeavors.

Presented by

Leyla Balakhane

Divorce and Family Law Mediator.

Leyla Balakhane, a skilled mediator in divorce and family matters, shows true excellence and care in resolving conflicts. Her wide experience as a leader, mentor, and educator has led her to devote her career to promoting empathy and understanding in family matters. She is deeply committed to ensuring every child can grow up in an environment filled with happiness, safety, and love. Leyla represents the true essence of kindness and dedication, serving as a prime example of making a real impact on society.

As a member of the Board of Directors of the Southern California Mediation Association (SCMA), Leyla has the opportunity to influence the direction of the field, and as the chair of membership with SCMA, she plays a crucial role in shaping the future of mediation. Her dedication and service have been recognized with the prestigious 2023 President’s Award from the Southern California Mediation Association (SCMA), highlighting her significant influence and commitment. Leyla’s expertise and achievements have earned her recognition as a distinguished member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association Arbitration Panel (LACBA), the SCMA, and a Certified read more

Jennifer Terando

Registered Nurse. Attorney. Mediator.

Jennifer likes to joke that the upside of mid-life means she has years of knowledge and experience with which to assist her clients. Her well-rounded career dates back to her obtaining her BSN with honors from the Francis Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University over 20 years ago and continuing on to her scholarship to Case Western Reserve University School of Law where she obtained her JD with a certificate in health law from the perennially recognized Law and Medicine Center and served as an associate editor on the Health Matrix: Journal of Law and Medicine.

Jennifer has worked as a Registered Nurse in medical-surgical and post-partum, general pediatrics, a pediatric surgical floor, and NICU. She has practiced nursing in Ohio, Florida and California, including at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital, where she was the charge nurse on a pediatric chronic care unit, caring for children with medically-complex/high-needs conditions, and at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles. read more

FEATURING EIGHT DISTINGUSHED GUEST SPEAKERS

Lori Dobrin, Esq.

Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq.

Sylvia Garibaldi, CEO

Sid Kanazawa, Esq.

Anthony Khoury, Esq.

Matthew Khorsandi

Chip Rose

Jack Schaedel, Esq.

Mediation Mastery – Forty-Hour Training

Elevate your skills / Grow your practice.

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Course Highlight

Civil Case Intensive – Deep dive into civil case strategies with expert-led sessions.
Divorce Case Intensive – Master the complexities of divorce cases.
Marketing Bootcamp – Elevate your presence with proven marketing strategies.
Running a Practice Bootcamp – Gain insights into the essentials of managing a successful practice.
Guest Speakers – Learn from 8 industry leaders and pioneers.
Role Plays – Participate in numerous role-playing activities to hone your skills.
Interactive Learning – Engage in a dynamic learning environment that encourages active participation.
DRPA Compliance – Meets the requirements set forth by the Dispute Resolution Progams Act.
MCLE Accreditation – 40 hours of credit, with approval pending.
In-Person Summit – Conclude your training with a two-day summit to network and apply your new skills
Post-Training Support – Connect with Leyla and Jennifer in our one-hour Zoom coffee chats, offered at 30 and 60 days post-training. It’s the perfect time for trainees to ask questions and exchange ideas with the whole group!

Presented by

Leyla Balakhane

Professional Family Mediator

Jennifer Terando

Attorney Mediator – Registered Nurse

In Proud Collaboration with

Testimonials

Chip Rose is one of the best trainers out there with over 35 years of experience.

Chip Rose at The Mediation Center is truly one of the most trusted family mediators in California and one of the most well-known in the country. He handles challenging conversations in a way that allows both spouses to have their voices heard and as a result, agreements in his mediations meet everyones needs. I hope more people choose to avoid a court battle and enter mediation instead. Highly recommend The Mediation Center in Santa Cruz.

Few things are worse in life than when a loving relationship comes to an end in ways that you cannot understand, negotiate, or peacefully resolve, simply because you don't know what is happening or what your next move should be to save the situation. This is frequently the case with people who fall in love with, employ, or are otherwise related to the estimated 12,800,000 Americans with diagnosed personality disorders (PD).

I would like to express my sincere appreciation, both on my behalf and that of my client for (Leyla’s) superb and highly professional services in resolving an otherwise difficult case. The atmosphere in our case was charged and emotions ran high. (She) commanded the day, and the outcome. I have had substantial experience with mediation in over 43 years of practice, even before it was known as ‘mediation’. I believe (Leyla is) a credit to the Los Angeles Superior Court and applaud (her) services.

I am a family law attorney and I refer cases to Leyla to mediate. She is a very effective mediator and the clients I refer to her always tell me how satisfied they are with her mediation style and the mediation results she achieves. I would say that Leyla is extremely insightful and kind. She helps the clients express the most difficult issues and creatively helps establish options that suits the client needs. What I see is that she truly cares about her clients and goes that extra mile to do anything for them. Her ability to listen and use all the tools she has to help them is very valuable. I highly recommend Leyla as a family law mediator.

Leyla is one of the most natural and emotionally intelligent mediators I have come across. She sincerely cares about her clients’ needs and is dedicated to finding them meaningful solutions. She goes beyond the call of duty to help her clients. What sets her apart is her ability to think outside the box to help conflicting parties find common interests and goals. She has the unique ability to humanize each case and settle the most difficult and challenging cases. In conducting her mediations, Leyla considers every member of the family to ensure that each person’s needs are addressed and communicated. Leyla has the ability to help people overcome their anger in order to focus on resolving the issues at hand through open dialogue. She is fair-minded but firm and direct when needed. Ultimately, she exceeds the necessary traits of a natural mediator. Leyla is one of the best mediators I’ve worked with. I would not hesitate to recommend her.

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Bill Eddy's experience as a social worker and lawyer has given him an excellent background in working with high conflict people. His books and the books of Dr. Craig Childress are my recommendations for anyone trying to work with or go against a high conflict person in a legal setting in a divorce or custody case. I purchased double copies so I can lend them out to people who need them.

Leyla Balakhane embodies the principles of client-centered mediation. She has a true gift of dealing with the issues at hand while empathizing with her clients needs and feelings. Leyla is a strong advocate for children, and she has the ability to carve out resolutions to serve their best interests. She also incorporates a major component in mediation - emotions. Many couples find it difficult to share their feelings for so many reasons. Leyla encourages clients to express their feelings, which