40 HOUR BASIC CIVIL MEDIATION TRAINING: via Zoom Though the MSBA
— presented by Ceecee Paizs and John Greer
July 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 2025
8:30 am to 5 pm
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.
To register: Go MSBA.ORG and go to the CLE calendar for the registration information.
Email Ceecee at ceecee@paizslaw.com with any questions.
20 HOUR CHILD ACCESS MEDIATION TRAINING: via Zoom Though the MSBA
— presented by Ceecee Paizs and The Mediation Center
November 7-8, 2024
8:30 am to 5 pm
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: Got to the following Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z4Y3UEXW1NDoDkVeBy-wNDQSHIJdkXzLVv6lUgLRp00/edit?tab=t.0
Email Ceecee at ceecee@paizslaw.com with any questions.
4 HOUR ADVANCED MEDIATION TRAINING: via Zoom
— presented by Ceecee Paizs and The Mediation Center
Future trainings to be announced for 2025
20 HOUR DIVORCE PROPERTY AND FINANCIAL TRAINING: via Zoom
Join the MSBA for the latest, all virtual presentation of 20 Hour Divorce Mediation Seminar: Property and Financial Issues on December 3rd – 5th, 2024!
Trainer Cecilia B. Paizs, Esq., (Ceecee) has been providing mediation services since 2000 and has been providing mediation trainings since 2007. She provides mediation services in all areas of the law, as well as mediation training, representation of children, and parenting coordination services. 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!
Twenty hours (including one hour of ethics) of CLE credit will be offered by the surrounding MCLE states.
Mandatory attendance policy
The MSBA appreciates the time and financial commitment required of every registrant. Because of the interdependency of each classmates’ participation in all lecture and role plays for this training 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 all three days of this training. We appreciate your consideration and understanding of this policy.
Refund Policy: Full refunds for a virtual 40 Hour Basic Mediation Training or virtual 20 Hour Divorce Mediation Training will be accepted by 12:00 p.m. 14 days before the first day of training. If a refund is requested after the cut-off day/time, the registrant will be charged a $150 administrative fee.
Accessibility: The Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) is committed to making its online and in-person services, products, and events accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. To request an accommodation, please complete this Form
When12/3/2024 9:00 AM – 12/5/2024 5:00 PM
Eastern Standard Time
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