Events: 20 April 2023
Mediation Conference: Forging a career as a Mediator – What next?
On Friday, May 12, from 2 pm to 5 pm, The Bar of Ireland in partnership with King’s Inns, is hosting an in–person conference on “Forging a career as a Mediator: what next?”. This event is open to anyone interested in mediation – non–legal professionals and lawyers.
Mediation is a growing alternative to litigation. It is given special recognition in our civil justice system by the Mediation Act of 2017. If you are a practitioner considering entering this area, this 3–hour conference is for you.
Topics
You will hear from leading practitioners on the following:
- How you can become a successful Mediator
- Why mediation is a growth area
- How you can develop your mediation practice, win business and clients – bridging the gap between qualifying as a mediator and becoming a successful mediator
- Public policy considerations in mediation
- If you need to specialise and what training is required
If you are interested in qualifying as a mediator, look at our Advanced Diploma in Mediation, accredited by King’s Inns and the Mediators’ Institute of Ireland (the MII).
Programme Schedule: Friday, May 12
2 pm: Opening Remarks
- Welcome and introduction: Why mediation is an important growth area – the Hon Ms Justice Nuala Butler, judge of the Court of Appeal
- Guest speaker 1: Why is mediation different? – Ber Barry–Murphy, Council President of the MII
- Guest speaker 2: Andrea O’Neill, the MII and Irish Red Cross
- How mediation has developed in Ireland: the journey so far – Teresa Blake SC, co–designer of King’s Inns’ advanced diploma in Mediation
Networking and Coffee
Panel discussion: When and where does mediation work well? Developing a Mediation Practice
- Panellists include: Cathrina Keville BL (Panel Chair); Arran Dowling Hussey BL; Cathy Smith SC; Karyn Harty, partner and head of litigation at Dentons; Ciarán Breen, State Claims Agency; Cormac O’Dualachán SC; Alison Walker BL; Keelin O’Reilly, KOR Mediation.
4.45 pm: Closing Remarks
- Hugh Mohan SC, Chair of Council of King’s Inns
5 pm Conference Close
Delivery Format
- In–person only.
- The conference will take place in the Distillery Building at The Bar of Ireland on Church St, Dublin 7.
Cost and Booking Details
- The event is free – a suggested donation of €30 per head to the Irish Red Cross Mediation Project.
- Booking is open to anyone interested in mediation.