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National Judicial Institute
July 22 2022 - July 23 2022

Family Law Seminar - Settlement Conferences 2022

This two-day national program focused on settlement conferences in the context of family law.

Number of Participants: 23

Overview

This two-day national program focused on settlement conferences in the context of family law.

Objective

This program aimed to develop the judicial skills of the participants, notably in terms of managing a settlement conference and in recognizing potential issues that may arise in this context.

Summary

Participants at this program were first introduced to the structure of settlement conferences, including the changing role of the judge in this context. The sessions covered potential ethical dilemmas, necessary leadership skills, and managing self-represented parties. The program also addressed recent case law regarding settlement conferences, the binding nature of settlement conferences, and potential pitfalls.