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Roadmap for a Successful Mediation
The Hon. Frederick N. Smalkin (Ret.), JAMS: The Resolution Experts
J. Mark Coulson, Esq.
Miles & Stockbridge P.C.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Miles & Stockbrige P.C.
10 Light St., 13th Floor Reception
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Sponsored by JAMS — Mediation, Arbitration, Special Master, Discovery Referee, Project Neutral, and Dispute Review Board Work

Videotaping courtesy of Silver Sponsor, GORE BROTHERS — Court Reporting, Legal Video, Litigation Support, & Videoconferencing Services
Sodas will be provided.
Registration required by emailing Kathleen Shemer at kshemer@mddefensecounsel.org or call (410) 560-3895. |
MDC Trial Academy
Monday, April 23, 2012
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
BWI Airport Marriott
Linthicum, Maryland 21090
A full day devoted to trials and the skills you need to win them. Featuring a panel of distinguished speakers and practicing litigators, Maryland Defense Counsel’s Trial Academy program will benefit inexperienced and seasoned lawyers alike.
Keynote:
Observations of a Trial Judge
The Honorable Marcus Z. Shar
Associate Judge, Circuit Court for Baltimore City.
Bio »
Presenters:
Gertrude C. Bartel — Kramon & Graham PA, Bio »
Neal M. Brown — Waranch & Brown, LLC, Bio »
Frank F. Daily — The Law Offices of Frank F. Daily, P.A., Bio »
C. Carey Deeley, Jr. — Venable LLP, Bio »
Toyja E. Kelley — Tydings & Rosenberg LLP, Bio »
Natalie C. Magdeburger — Hodes, Pessin & Katz, P.A., Bio »
M. Natalie McSherry — Kramon & Graham PA, Bio »
Bruce R. Parker — Venable LLP, Bio »
John T. Sly — Waranch & Brown, LLC, Bio »
$75 members with advance registration
$85 non-member/walk-in attorneys
$90 conference and a membership until August 31, 2012.
(New members must certify that the majority of practice is defense oriented.)
Click here to download a program and registration form »
For more information, contact Kathleen Shemer at (410) 560-3895 or e-mail kshemer@mddefensecounsel.org
Annual Meeting and Crab Feast
Thursday, June 7, 2012
5:30 p.m.
Bo Brooks at Lighthouse Point
2701 Boston Street, Canton
For more information, contact Kathleen Shemer at (410) 560-3895 or e-mail kshemer@mddefensecounsel.org
Directions:
From 95 North & South:
Take Exit 57 (O'Donnell Street/Boston Street) following Boston Street WEST. Continue on Boston Street for approximately 1 1/2 miles. You will make a left into the Baltimore Marine Center. Bo Brooks at Lighthouse Point is on the water beyond the lighthouse.
From I-83 South:
Follow I-83 until it ends, turning into President Street. Follow President Street and turn left on Fleet Street. Follow Fleet Street for one mile and turn right on Boston Street. Follow Boston Street for approximately 1/2 mile, turning into the Baltimore Marine Center (look for the "West Marine" store on the corner). Bo Brooks at Lighthouse Point is on the water beyond the lighthouse.
From Inner Harbor/Harborplace:
Follow Pratt Street east until you reach President Street. Turn right on President. Follow President Street turning left on Fleet Street. Follow Fleet Street one mile and turn right on Boston Street. Follow Boston Street for approximately 1/2 mile, turning into the Baltimore Marine Center (look for the "West Marine" store on the corner). Bo Brooks at Lighthouse Point is on the water beyond the lighthouse.
** Bring your parking ticket in for validation**

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