SCMA’s 2018 Summer Soiree Was A Blast! On August 9th almost 100 SCMA Members, Past Presidents and Board Members and friends gathered for the SMCA 2018 Annual Summer Soiree. Held on the beautiful outdoor private patio of the Bonaventure Brewing Company in the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles, the event celebrated our SCMA members […]
SCMA Former President, Phyllis Pollack, was kind enough to provide the following Legislative update: On July 18, 2018, SB 766 was signed by Governor Brown. It enacts new Sections 1297.185-1297.188 to the Code of Civil Procedure. These statutes now allow for attorneys admitted to practice in a foreign jurisdiction (i.e. outside of the United States) […]
As I was growing up, my father would tell me stories about his upbringing in Watts. We spoke about all types of things like how the landscape was much different and how guns were rarely used to settle disputes in his day, but he took a more serious tone when he spoke about law enforcement […]
This is an exciting time for the SCMA as our membership reaches record highs and our programing and events continue to expand and are well attended. It is a good time to reflect on the history of our organization. Recently, at the Past President’s Breakfast in April, our SCMA former Presidents shared stories and remembrances […]
SCMA’s Annual Family Institute 2018 Was A Success! The inaugural 2018 SCMA Family Mediation Institute – “Essential Skills and Innovative Approaches for Family Mediators” was held this past weekend at the Doubletree OC Airport location. Family mediators from Orange, Los Angeles and San Diego Counties gathered together for the 2-day event and participated in workshops, […]
SCMA’s Annual Employment Institute 2018 Was A Success! I would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to everyone who made this year’s Employment Mediation Institute possible. The Institute was a great success, with 70 total members and nonmembers in attendance. One attendee even flew from Vancouver, British Columbia to join us for the program! The […]
On May 3, the SCMA held their 6th Annual Peer Mediation Celebration at the USC Galen Center. The Founders Room was packed with almost 80 attendees and students from more than 8 different schools. Most notably, University High School In Los Angeles received a certificate for Best Practices in Peer Mediation by Kids Managing Conflict […]
We have an amazing 2018 Spring in store for you. As of May 1st, here are some of the key events and activities that you may be interested in! SCMA Annual Peer Mediation Event May 3, 2018 USC Galen Center Register Here SCMA Annual Employment Institute May 19, 2018 USC Gould School Of Law Register […]
By: Dan Finn, CPCU, MSSC, RICP® Finn Financial Group, LLC Abstract: Structured settlements for non-physical injury disputes, such as those arising from wrongful termination and similar employment-related lawsuits, remain a surprisingly underused and unappreciated settlement resolution tool. By taking the time to understand how this useful strategy can positively impact settlement talks, mediators will be better positioned to demonstrate how […]
We had a wonderful turnout of members, including many current and past Board Members, to honor our current President, Jack Goetz, our President-Elect, Angela Reddock-Wright and many of our illustrious past Presidents on April 21, 2018. The beautiful setting provided by the Del Ray Yacht Club was emphasized by glorious weather and the champagne breakfast […]