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NITA’s team of practicing lawyers, professors and judges from around the nation dedicates its efforts to the training and development of skilled and ethical legal advocates to improve the adversarial justice system. -
NITA's Goal is to:
-- Promote justice through effective and ethical advocacy.
-- Train and mentor lawyers to be competent and ethical advocates in pursuit of justice.
-- Develop and teach trial advocacy skills to support and promote the effective and fair administration of justice. -

Tag Archives: Mediation
ADR Series Part 5 – ADR in studio71
Trial skills will enhance your ADR skill-set. During the month of January we have focused on bridging the gap of disconnect between the two practices, and we have shown how developing great trial skills can make you better in mediation, arbitration, and negotiation. … Continue reading
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Tagged ADR, ADR Series Part 5, Arbitration, January ADR Month, Karen M. Lockwood. ADR Series, Mediation, Negotiation, studio71
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ADR Series: Mediator’s Handbook, 2nd Edition
As part of our ADR series, this month’s book report will highlight a textbook that supports and educates legal professionals involved with Alternative Dispute Resolution. The Mediator’s Handbook is a NITA favorite, and a book that covers all aspects of mediation … Continue reading
ADR Series Part 2 – Mediation and Endless Curiosity
This post is written by guest blogger: Shahrad Milanfar. Many view Mediation and Trial work as two separate and unrelated events requiring totally different skill sets. This perspective is not exactly accurate because, at their core, mediation and trial work … Continue reading
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Tagged ADR, January Theme, Mediation, Mediation and Endless Curiosity
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Can ADR practitioners excel without honing their trial skills? Part 1
With the dawn of 2013, we inaugurate a new blog feature: themed discussions on topics that help you think about your practice and your skill set. Throughout 2013, you will find multiple posts from guest writers that consider and develop … Continue reading
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Tagged ADR, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Mediation, Negotiation
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