Participant Comments - Legal
"Probably the best workshop I've attended. The facilitators had excellent trainer skills and people skills."
Ron U. Strawn, Strawn and Associates, LLC, Mesa, Arizona, USA
"Excellent course - I have taken other similar training and this course as all aspects far superior."
Wendy S. Rosett, Shaker Heights Municipal Court, Shaker Heights, OHIO USA
"The course was instructive and entertaining at the same time – and it got better and better over the four days. It introduced method and reasoned analysis into what would otherwise be a random process."
The Rt. Hon. Sir Michael Kerr, London, UK
"I believe your course is literally one of the best I have ever taken. On a final note, I believe that the most amazing thing that occurred as a result of your course, in four days literally, is that I now think “interest-based” negotiation all the time. In other words, the impact of your course was profound and lasting years after the fact (I mean I took it in 1997!!!) and it has stayed with me, and been put to good use repeatedly. And that is the best testimonial I can offer to anyone."
Kevin Cleghorn, Director-Family Law Office, Thunder Bay (Legal Aid Ontario)
"This was one of the best professional education experiences of my life. I wish I had done this ten years ago. Thorough organization and profoundly valid theory. Despite my thirty years of experience, this program proves you really can teach even an old dog new tricks. For the first day, I thought the Stitt Feld Handy people were nuts but by the end of Day Two, I received the epiphany that they and this program are brilliantly conceived."
John Allen,Varnum. Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett LLP, Michigan, USA
"Especially when experienced soon after the first ADR course, the Advanced Workshop hones the skills of negotiation and mediation."
John Allen, Varnum. Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett LLP, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
"It was well structured and organized. There was a good balance between instruction and participation. I greatly enjoyed it. It was stimulating, challenging and rewarding. It was very satisfying. The instructors were both outstanding as well as highly experienced and very supportive. Brilliant!"
Laurence Kaye, ADR Chambers, London, UK
"I would recommend other people to go to this course. Well organized. Very lively. Role plays are very useful. Lectures are excellent as are discussions."
Kui Lam Lee, Hastings & Company, Hong Kong
"An excellent and informative learning process which provided skills, knowledge and the basic ability to understand and participate in the complex process of negotiation and mediation. Excellent workshop leadership."
Jane Kirton, Jane Kirton & Associates, Sydney, Australia
"Superb and very professional. Excellent speakers and tutors."
Peter, Siu Lam Ma, Lai K M & Li, Hong Kong
"It was fun and extremely informative. I've gained knowledge of tools that will give me confidence in situations at work, home and elsewhere where negotiating is helpful or required."
Suzanne Balzer, Sawatzky & Balzer, Leamington, Canada
"Well planned and executed. I have never been to a course where the instructors were such effective presenters."
Byron Sonberg, Goodmans LLP, Toronto, Canada
"I cannot imagine that the skills of mediation could be taught in a more professional and thorough way. Excellent teaching with the most imaginative, intelligent and well-prepared methods. Top notch instructors."
Jonathan Seitler, Wilberforce Chambers, London, UK
"This workshop has clearly been well planned and thought through based on the experience of those who are running it. The practical exercises are amazing."
Joanne Kerr, Victoria Legal Aid, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
"Absolutely excellent. Light years ahead of any other program. The facilitators knew their subjects and were able to convey interest, enthusiasm and encouragement to try. Excellent communicators."
Grant Inglis, Little, Parker & Inglis, Waterloo, Canada
"The faculty was outstanding. The workshop started and ended on time – no wasted time. Even the time spent on introductions became a learning experience."
Ron Keefe, Kendricks, Bordeau, Adamini, Chilman & Greenlee P.C., Michigan, USA
"I thoroughly enjoyed this workshop; it exceeded my expectations. This is the best workshop I have ever attended – and I have attended many."
Linda Lind, Lind & Company Limited, Chagrin Falls, Ohio, USA
