
CLE: A Primer on Appellate Mediation
Credits: 1 CLE
Course Number: 8545
Original Program Date: March 18, 2025
Duration: 1 hour
Access: Available for 90 days after event date (06/17/2025)
Cost: $45
Description
This course offers an in-depth exploration of mediation practices within Florida’s appellate courts and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Participants will gain insights into the procedural nuances and strategic considerations unique to appellate mediation, including how to effectively prepare for and engage in the mediation process. The course also covers the legal framework governing appellate mediation in Florida and the Eleventh Circuit, highlighting recent developments and best practices for resolving appeals amicably and efficiently.
12:10 PM – 1:10 PM
Beth Greenfield-Mandler, Miami
Michael Korn, Korn & Zehmer, PA, Jacksonville
Judge (Ret,) James Wolf, Tallahassee
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
As a result of attending this session, the learner will be better able to:
- Learn the key procedural aspects and stages of appellate mediation in Florida and the Eleventh Circuit, including the differences from trial-level mediation;
- Develop strategies for effectively preparing for appellate mediation, including how to best prepare clients and how to effectively communicate with opposing counsel;
- Acquire practical skills for conducting effective appellate mediations, focusing on communication techniques, problem-solving, and how to facilitate mutually agreeable solutions;
- Enhance mediation statements by incorporating key practice points and tips by the program’s panelists.






