Events & Trainings
*** Upcoming Events & Trainings ***
2025 Lemon Law Arbitration Training
Trainer: John O’Malley
September 29 & 30, 2025
9:00 AM-5:00 PM ET
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Become a certified New York State Lemon Law Arbitrator!
This training will equip participants with general arbitration knowledge, an overview of the New York State Lemon Law, and a general overview of how Lemon Law cases are managed at NYSDRA. Participants will also have the opportunity to interact with attorney Melvin Goldberg & Lemon Law case intake coordinator Kris Manzur at the New York State Attorney General’s Office.
DATE:
September 29th & 30th, 2025
TIMES:
- 9:00 AM-5:00 P.M both Days
LOCATION:
- Virtual via Zoom Events
PRICE:
- General Public - $750
- NYSDRA members - $600
A Better Calm
Anger Management Program
Dispute Resolution Center
September 11 & 18 and October 2 & 9, 2025
5:30 - 8:00 PM ET
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
A Better Calm - Anger Management Program
A Better Calm is an outcome-focused training program designed to build capacity to understand, manage, and cope with the emotion of anger within yourself, in stressful situations, and in personal interactions..
DATE:
Sept. 11, 18 and Oct. 2, 9, 2025
TIMES:
- 5:30 – 8:00pm ET
LOCATION:
- virtual via Zoom
PRICE:
- $150
Team Building Facilitation
Trainer: Cait Righi
August 19 and 20, 2025
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Cultivate a Cohesive Team
This training will equip participants with techniques for facilitating, adapting, and debriefing team building activities for groups of all sizes and ages. Participants can expect an active, experiential, and conversational experience.
DATE:
August 19 and 20, 2025
TIMES:
- 9:00 AM-3:00 P.M ET
LOCATION:
- 76 Harrison Ave, South Glens Falls, NY 12803
PRICE:
- $349
Basic Mediation Event
Lead trainer: Courtney Chicvak, Esq
October 20 – 24, 2025, from 9 AM – 4 PM each day
***Please note that to obtain your certificate, you must attend the entire training.***
This training is approved by the New York State Unified Court System’s Office of ADR Programs under Part 146.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Long Island Dispute Resolution Centers’ (LIDRC) Basic Mediation Training provides participants with an overview of the skills and knowledge related to the practice of facilitative mediation. The course content incorporates foundational principles of conflict resolution, negotiation, and mediation. After completing the Basic Mediation Training, participants are eligible to apply for Long Island Dispute Resolution Centers’ Mediator Apprenticeship program.
DATES:
October 20 – 24, 2025
TIMES:
- 9 am – 4 pm each day
LOCATION:
- via Zoom
PRICE:
- $1475.00
Free virtual arbitrator training for prospective arbitrators with the Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Resolution Program
October 20 & 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT
Important: Prospective arbitrators must complete both days of training (2 half-days)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Learn how you can strengthen public trust in the legal profession while enhancing your dispute resolution skills. A free, virtual two-day arbitrator training sponsored by the New York State Unified Court System’s Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Resolution Program and the New York County Lawyer’s Association will take place October 20-21, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM (EDT). Attendance on both days is required. Space is limited. To register, send an email with your name and contact information to feedispute@nycourts.gov with the subject “Training.”
DATES:
October 20 & 21, 2025
TIMES:
- 9 am – 12:30 PM each day
LOCATION:
- virtual
PRICE:
- Free
