About this Event
THE RESOLUTION NETWORK SYMPOSIUM:
BE BETTER MEDIATION COUNSEL
Thursday, October 15, 2026
1931 Gallery Bistro at the Vancouver Art Gallery
Doors Open: 8:30am / Doors Close: 5:30pm
Symposium Start time: 9:00am / Symposium End time: 4:30pm
Via In-Person Event
Join The Resolution Network for Be Better Mediation Counsel, a full-day professional symposium bringing together experienced mediators and arbitrators for practical discussions on mediation, arbitration, and alternate dispute resolution.
REGISTRATION
$550 + GST per attendee
$440 + GST per attendee for additional attendees from the same organization
Registration includes lunch and refreshments throughout the day.
Attendees will also have an opportunity to participate in a prize draw and connect with fellow members of the legal community during the open bar networking reception after the presentations.
5 hours worth of CPD credits are available for attendees.
The Symposium will feature distinguished speakers and thought-provoking sessions focused on practical strategies and emerging considerations for counsel involved in mediation and arbitration.
WELCOMING REMARKS
Wally Oppal, K.C.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
The Honourable Christopher E. Hinkson, K.C.
Former Chief Justice of the British Columbia Supreme Court -
The Role of Mediations and Arbitrations in the Modern-Day Judicial System
PROGRAM & PRESENTERS
Gary Hagel - Mediation Practice and Trial Practice: Parallels and Divergencee
Trudy Hopman + Lisa Newby - Issues re Med Arb + Single Issue Mediation
David Thomas - Rights Mediation: It's Not Just About the Money
Kathleen Duffield - Considerations in Mediating Insurance-Related Disputes: Don't Just "Set It and Forget It"
Bill Holder - A Mediator's Top 10 Tips for Counsel
We look forward to welcoming you to Be Better Mediation Counsel on October 15, 2026.
Event venue & nearby stays
1931 Gallery Bistro, 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, Canada
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