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Family Mediation Training Course Winter 2026 | Jan. 27 - Feb. 17

  • 1.  Family Mediation Training Course Winter 2026 | Jan. 27 - Feb. 17

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    Become a court-approved mediator in just five days! Click here to learn more!

    Family Mediation Training Course Winter 2026

    Date: Jan 27, 2026 8:30 a.m. – Feb 17, 2026 5:30 p.m.

    Location: New Jersey Law Center, 1 Constitution Sq, New Brunswick

    Member Price: $1350.00

    Non-Member Price: $1595.00

    Event Code: I121926MD

    Areas of Law: Dispute Resolution, Family

    Earn up to 49.5 credits, including 2.4 in Ethics! (More Information)

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    Faculty

    Moderator

    Cindy B. Wilson, Esq.
    Wilson Family Law LLC, Chatham

    Presenters

    Adam J. Berner, Esq.
    Berner Law & Mediation Offices, Hackensack
    Jeffrey Fiorello, Esq.
    Cohn Lifland Pearlman Herrmann Knopf LLP, Saddle Brook
    Anju D. Jessani, MBA, APM
    Divorce With Dignity Mediation Services, Hoboken
    Phyllis S. Klein, Esq.
    Phyllis Klein Mediation, LLC, Chatham
    Michael R. Magaril, Esq.
    Law Offices of Michael Magaril, Mountainside
    Robert E. Margulies, Esq.
    Past Chair, Dispute Resolution Section, New Jersey State Bar Association
    Schumann Hanlon Margulies LLC, Jersey City
    Bruce P. Matez, Esq., APM
    Weir, LLP, Mt. Laurel
    Dr. Marcy A. Pasternak
    Overcoming Barriers, Watchung
    Dr. Sharon Ryan Montgomery
    Office of Dr. Sharon Montgomery, Morristown
    Richard H. Steen, Esq.
    Past President, New Jersey State Bar Association
    Richard H. Steen, LLC, Princeton
    Tamsen Thorpe, PhD
    Psychologist, Directions CLS, LLC, Morristown
    Amy Wechsler, Esq.
    Lawrence Law, Watchung

    Training Schedule:
    Tuesday, Jan. 27 | In-Person Only
    Tuesday, Feb. 3 | Online Only
    Thursday, Feb. 5 | In-Person Only
    Tuesday, Feb. 10 | Online Only
    Tuesday, Feb. 17 | In-Person Only
    8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
    In-person dates at the New Jersey Law Center in New Brunswick

    Become a court-approved mediator in just five days!

    The state Supreme Court has amended Rule 1:40-5(3)(b) to expand the economic mediation program statewide. Each vicinage must have in place a post-Matrimonial Early Settlement Panel program for mediation of the economic aspects of divorce.

    Those who have been trained in mediation skills and who meet other requirements set forth in the New Jersey Court Rules (Appendix 19) and are approved by the Joint Credentialing Committee of the Supreme Court CDR Committee and the Supreme Court Family Practice Committee, will be placed on a court-approved roster. After the first two pro bono hours on each case, court-approved mediators will be able to set market-rate fees for their services.

    To help make your learning experience more rewarding, the speakers have requested that attendees read the following book in preparation for the program: “Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In” by Roger Fisher, William Ury and Bruce Patton.

    During our five-day program, our panel will cover:

    • Court rules and standards
    • Mediator roles, skills, qualities and objectives
    • Ethics
    • Case law
    • Building a mediation practice
    • Role play and participation demonstrations
    • How to manage emotions/emotional intelligence/dealing with difficult parties
    • Consensus decision making
    • Handling impasses
    • Confidentiality
    • And much more!

    Become a Court-Approved Mediator in Just Five Days!
    Our course qualifies you for admission to the Court Roster of Family Mediators when completed in accordance with Rule 1:40-12 requirements.

    CLE Credits
    NJ CLE: NJ CLE information: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 49.5 hours of total CLE credit, including 2.4 in Ethics (Full Credits Available: NJ Ethics: 2.4, NJ General: 47.1).
    NY CLE: NY Ethics Non-Transitional: 2.0, NY Professional Practice Non-Transitional: 45.5
    PA CLE: PA Ethics Credit: 2.0, PA Substantive Credit: 38.0
    New: No PACLE fee is required for this program. To earn PA CLE credits, a valid PA Bar ID number must be entered into the CLE form provided after attending the program.

    Important Information About Our Events, Meetings, and More:
    To secure your spot and receive important updates about our events, meetings, and other gatherings, such as schedule changes, remember to register in advance.

    Digital Materials & Environmental Commitment: As part of our commitment to environmental sustainability, unless otherwise noted, all seminar materials are provided as digital downloads. You can access these materials through:

    • The “My Links” section at the top of our website for in-person or online events
    • Or, for online programs, the event access link included in your joining instructions

    Cancellation and Refund Policy:
    If you need to cancel your registration and are not transferring to another program or date, please submit a written request to us at least three business days before the event, meeting, or gathering. You will receive a refund minus a $20.00 cancellation fee. No refunds or registration changes will be issued within three business days of the event, meeting, or gathering.

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    All attendees and participants are expected to conduct themselves professionally and treat others with respect at NJSBA events, meetings, and gatherings. This includes courteous communication, respecting perspectives, and creating a welcoming environment for all. Failure to adhere to this policy may result in removal from the event.

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    Scholarship & Financial Assistance Policy:
    Read our Scholarship & Financial Assistance Policy and submit an Application here: https://njsba.com/njicle/cle-programs/scholarship/



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    Justin Gumpel
    Membership Marketing &
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    New Jersey State Bar Association
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