Is this fair? Ethical Challenges When Mediating Pro Se Divorces

When
Friday, August 15, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location
Zoom
Spaces left
100

Registration

Member Registration with CE Certificate
AMA Members attend free and receive a Mediator Continuing Education (CE) Certificate.
Member Registration with Texas CLE Certificate – $5.00
AMA Member attorneys attend for $5 and receive a Texas Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Certificate.
Non-Member Registration with CE Certificate – $15.00
Non-Members attend for $15 and receive a Mediator Continuing Education (CE) Certificate.
Non-Member Registration with Texas CLE Certificate – $20.00
Non-Member attorneys attend for $20 and receive a Texas Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Certificate.
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Is this fair?

Ethical Challenges When

Mediating Pro Se Divorces

Location

Zoom

Date & Time

Friday, August 15, 2025 @ Noon

Experienced trial attorney and mediator, John Palmer's practice focuses on family law, mediation, and ethics and civility.

Palmer will explore the role of family law mediation in resolving disputes, with a focus on pro se clients who navigate the process without legal representation. He will discuss the unique challenges mediators face in maintaining neutrality while ensuring fairness and informed decision-making. Palmer's presentation will analyze ethical considerations, including the risk of power imbalances and the mediator’s duty to facilitate voluntary, equitable agreements.

Attendees questions are welcome and encouraged.

1 hour of mediator continuing education,

including 1 hour of ethics for attendees

1 hour of MCLE, including 1 hour

of ethics pending by the State Bar of Texas

Registration is free for AMA Members/$15 for non-members. Attorneys who wish to receive Texas MCLE credit are asked to pay a $5 fee to offset the cost of MCLE sponsorship.

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