Trainer Cecilia “Ceecee” Paizs, Esq. (ret), has been providing mediation services since 2000 and has been providing mediation trainings since 2007. Having trained close to 1000 registrants, she works to provide registrants with the most up to date information and skills sets to enable them to provide the best mediation services possible. She provides mediation services in all areas of the law.
40 HOUR BASIC CIVIL MEDIATION TRAINING: via Zoom Though the MSBA
— presented by Ceecee Paizs and John Greer
Watch for new dates next August
This 40 Hour Training meets the Title 17 requirements and includes a comprehensive introduction to mediation practice, including theory, practice, skills development, ethics and practice development considerations, as well as outside reading and homework to provide more in-depth learning. You will receive an intensive, interactive, skills-based program that uses role-play simulation exercises in which every student participates as an observer, in role play and/or as a mediator during the course of the program. Simulations will deal with conflicts in civil and family law.
New registration info to come Email criselle@msba.org with any questions
20 HOUR CHILD ACCESS MEDIATION TRAINING via Zoom
Presented through The Mediation Center, LLC
This 20 Hour Training meets the Title 17 requirements and and 9.205 requirements to be eligible to become a court rostered child access mediator. The training includes review of Maryland law related to child access issues, the emotional aspects of separation and divorce on adults and children, family systems and child development as well as other important aspects of working with families in child access areas. You will receive an intensive, interactive, skills-based program that uses role-play simulation exercises.
To register, go to:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/p5xwf8ij3azrhny6gn98d/20-hour-child-access.docx?rlkey=urwdgjn4750szhb3zecw4wqw9&dl=0
4 HOUR ADVANCED MEDIATION TRAINING: via Zoom
— presented by Ceecee Paizs and The Mediation Center, LLC
Two opportunities!
September 11th and November 2nd, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. VIA Zoom
Each training is designed to meet the four-hour annual training requirement for court ordered mediator rosters as well as providing one hour of ethics for MPME requirements. Ceecee will provide information about various aspects of communication and use of mediation skills in difficult settings. In addition, you can submit a question or a scenario from your mediation practice to be presented and discussed during the training.
To register to go:
Email Ceecee at ceecee@paizslaw.com with any questions.
20 HOUR PROBATE MEDIATION TRAINING via Zoom through the MSBA
Join JUDGE STEVEN PLATT (RET) AND CEECEE PAIZS in a new opportunity to use mediation skills!
This 20 Hour Training presents another opportunity for use of mediation to resolve probate matters. You will receive an intensive, interactive, skills-based program that uses role-play simulation exercises in which every student participates as an observer, in role play and/or as a mediator during the course of the program. Simulations will deal with conflicts in probate law, including an overview of probate and estates and trust law and how to use mediation to resolve the issues that arise such as caveats and intestate situations.
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20 HOUR DIVORCE PROPERTY AND FINANCIAL TRAINING: via Zoom
When12/15/2026 9:00 AM – 12/17/2026 5:00 PM
Eastern Standard Time
The virtual training format includes small group exercises, discussions, simulations, and lectures. The training meets the requirements under Maryland Judicial Rule 9-205(c) for circuit court mediators, and will cover Maryland law regarding property and financial issues related to divorce and child support and other child related issues. Participants will explore the differences in financial and property issues in family mediation, review of financial statements, property distribution, QDROs and tax considerations. Ceecee will also address ethical questions in the practice of divorce mediation. Seating is limited to 30 registrants so don’t delay!
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Twenty hours (including one hour of ethics) of CLE credit will be offered by the surrounding MCLE states.
For all trainings: Mandatory attendance policy
The MSBA and Ceecee Paizs as an independent trainer appreciate the time and financial commitment required of every registrant. Because of the interdependency of each classmates’ participation in all lecture and role plays for these trainings to be its best for all participants, 100% attendance is required of each registrant, so please ensure your calendar is clear and that you are available for each of the trainings. We appreciate your consideration and understanding of this policy.
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