Presented by the ISBA Family Law Section
Co-presented by the ISBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
Live Webcast
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.
1.0 hour MCLE credit, including 1.0* hour Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit
Don’t miss this panel presentation that offers three distinct perspectives on family law mediation and guides you through the expectations, best practices, and practical strategies you need to support your clients throughout the mediation process. Listen as an attorney mediator, a litigation attorney who regularly assists clients in mediation, and a former judge serving as a mediator come together to discuss key topics including: who participates in mediation, the types of mediators you may encounter, what to bring to the mediation, what to expect during the process, how to effectively prepare clients, and best practices for integrating mediation into your family law practice.
Program Coordinator:
Rachael N. Toft, Law Offices of Rachael Toft, Chicago
Chat Moderators:
Jason Pica II, Dussias Wittenberg Koenigsberger LLP, Chicago
Rachael N. Toft, Law Offices of Rachael Toft, Chicago
Program Speakers:
Hon. Grace G. Dickler, JAMS, Chicago
Rebecca Melzer, Berlin Melzer Law LLC, Chicago
Erin M. Wilson, The Law Office of Erin M. Wilson LLC, Chicago
*Professional Responsibility MCLE credit subject to approval
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Program Information
- Fees:
- ISBA Member - $35
- ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
- Non-Member - $70
- 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.
