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This specialized training is designed to provide valuable insights and skills to professionals working in the field of domestic violence and intimate partner violence. Furthermore, we are proud to feature recorded webinars from industry leaders, including Susan Guthrie and Forrest Woody” Mosten. These webinars will offer participants the opportunity to learn from experts who have made significant contributions to the field of family conflict resolution. Our lineup of presenters at the Family Mediation Institute comprises high-quality, first-class professionals, leaders, and experts hailing from various disciplines, including legal, mental health, financial, and related fields dedicated to resolving the conflicts that families face. The conference offers not only unparalleled educational opportunities for both new and experienced mediators but also serves as a platform for extraordinary networking and marketing prospects. Explore our Exhibitor Hall, join the Friday Night Reception and Mixer, and indulge in the Saturday Breakfast and Lunch Buffets, all thoughtfully designed to facilitate networking, foster connections, and build professional resources within the realms of divorce and family services. We hope to see you at this year’s conference as we continue to elevate the discourse and practice of family mediation at the 7th Annual Family Mediation Institute Conference – where the art of orchestrating family harmony takes center stage. FMI 2024 at a Glance Thursday, April 18 th Friday, April 19 th Saturday, April 20 th Pre-Recorded Webinars Thursday, April 18 th Virtual Pre-Conference Training We are thrilled to announce some exciting additions to this year’s conference. As a supplement to our traditional offerings, we are delighted to share the introduction of a pre-conference Domestic Violence/ Intimate Partner Violence (DV/IPV”) 4-hour training. This specialized training is offered in partnership with Laura’s House , a non-profit located in Southern California providing comprehensive domestic violence programs and services with the goal of breaking the cycle of domestic violence and empowering victims to move beyond the abuse and live fulfilling lives. The training is designed to provide valuable insights and skills to professionals working with clients that may be impacted by domestic or intimate partner violence. Friday, April 19 th Friday Night Award Reception & Mixer The Friday Night Award Reception and Mixer will take place at The Reef Restaurant in Long Beach where Marvin Whistler will receive the Forrest Woody” Mosten SCMA Star Award for Excellence and Innovation in Family Mediation. This is a great opportunity to network and mingle with other conference attendees while enjoying the beautiful view of the Long Beach Harbor. Saturday, April 20 th Saturday Keynote & Closing Speakers If you are a family dispute professional you will not want to miss this incredible conference that is full of amazing speakers and workshops from beginning to end. We will be kicking off this year’s FMI with Keynote Speakers, Forrest Woody Mosten and Judge Elizabeth Scully as they share with us invaluable tools to help our clients develop workable and sustainable agreements. We will then be closing out the conference with Author, Coach, and Podcaster, Kate Anthony. Kate is the author of The D Word: Making the Ultimate Decision About Your Marriage, host of the critically acclaimed and New York Times recommended podcast The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast and the creator of the groundbreaking online coaching program, Should I Stay or Should I Go? These three experts are not to be missed, and their presentations will surely leave you with valuable takeaways to apply to your mediation practice. We are excited to announce that this year we will be featuring two specialized tracks dedicated to divorce mediation and family mediation. Track 1 will feature: Zach Taylor where he will discuss mortgage and divorce. Laurie Itkin and Jami Fosgate will guide us through equity compensation Shawn Weber and Robin Seigle will help us identify blocking issues to move clients to reasonable proposals. Track 2 will feature: Lucia Galante Johnson who will take us through the world of probate including conservatorship and guardianship. Terri Breer will share with us how to create transformative outcomes in mediation where the subject dispute involves the special relationships between family members The CSU Dominguez Hills panel will discuss how Family Mediation impacts the divorcing couple and their children but also the impact at the community and global level. Pre-Recorded Webinars The SCMA is thrilled to provide four pre-recorded webinars to supplement the already stellar line-up for the Family Mediation Institute. This recording bundle includes recordings from Woody Mosten, Susan Guthrie, Bero Porter, and Darlene Taylor. All Saturday Conference registrations automatically include the pre-recorded webinar bundle. If you will not be attending the Saturday Conference, the bundle can be purchased separately. View Keynote & Workshop Descriptions 2024 Forest Woody” Mosten Star Award Recipient Each year at the Family Mediation Institute, SCMA presents the Forrest Woody” Mosten Star Award for Innovation and Excellence in Family Mediation. The 2024 Star Award will be presented to: Marvin Whistler Marvin Whistler is a seasoned mediator with over 30 years of experience, specializing in resolving a wide array of disputes. His areas of expertise encompass marital issues, divorce, uncoupling, parenting plans, custody, and visitation. Marvin’s mediation experience encompasses various types of cases, including but not limited to attorney-client fee disputes, real estate, landlord-tenant, and community disputes. Known for his exceptional communication skills and empathetic demeanor, Marvin has a reputation for creating a safe and neutral environment that fosters open communication and collaborative problem-solving. Clients appreciate his patient and compassionate approach, which assists them in understanding each other’s perspectives and interests, thereby enhancing their ability to manage and prevent future conflicts. Marvin’s educational background includes a Master of Arts in Behavioral Science with a focus on Negotiation and Conflict Management and Paralegal Training from California State University Dominguez Hills as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from California State University Los Angeles. He is also a Certified Co-Parenting Specialist from Mosten Guthrie Academy and has completed additional training in areas such as Critical Race Theory, Equal Rights for the LGBT Community, and Proposal Focused Mediation for High Conflict Disputes. He has been involved in various professional roles, including serving as a board member and treasurer of the Southern California Mediation Association (SCMA), as a director of the MC3 Mediator Certification, and a director of Kids Managing Conflict....