Presented by the ISBA Construction Law Section
Co-presented by the ISBA Real Estate Law Section, ISBA Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy Section, ISBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, and ISBA General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section
Live Webcast
Thursday, April 9, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 1:05 p.m.
2.0 hours MCLE credit, including 2.0 hours approved Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention
Knowing how to conduct a construction mediation is vital for attorneys ready to resolve complex disputes without the exhaustion (and cost) of prolonged litigation. Don’t miss this informative panel presentation that discusses how mediation can benefit your client, offers strategies for preparing yourself and your clients for the mediation process, and examines the procedural steps involved in mediating a construction dispute.
Program Coordinator:
Adam B. Whiteman, Whiteman Law, Highland Park
Program Moderator:
Samuel H. Levine, Downey & Lenkov LLC, Chicago
Program Speakers:
David T. Arena, Arena Law Office, LLC, Park Ridge
Hon. Lisa R. Curcio (ret.), ADR Systems, Chicago
Margery Newman, Downey & Lenkov LLC, Chicago
Randall S. Rapp, Rapp Law Group LLC, Harvard
Jonathan S. Safron, Attorney at Law, Chicago
Justin L. Weisberg, Buchalter, Chicago
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Program Information
- Fees:
- ISBA Member - $70
- ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
- Non-Member - $140
- New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
- Law Student Members - Free
- Special pricing is available for Legal Service Attorneys.
- If you cannot attend the live web event, a full refund is available, if you cancel your registration up to the start of the live web event on the program page in your “My CLE Account”.
- Please Note: MCLE credit is available to registrants only on the day of this live event – and you must attend the entire program to earn MCLE credit. All registrants will receive access to a recording of the event a few days after the program, but credit is NOT available for the recording.
