The Southern California Mediation Association is excited to host its 36th Annual Fall Conference at The Straus Institute at Pepperdine University in Malibu on Saturday, October 26, 2024. SCMA’s mission is to nurture, expand, and develop the practice, profession, and community of mediation. This year’s theme is “A Changing World: The Past, Present, and Future of Mediation.” This theme emphasizes skill-building for mediators to establish a solid foundation of professional competence and better navigate the shifting landscape of technological advancements. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with colleagues, share skills, techniques, and network to develop their practices both for profit and non-profit. This year’s conference festivities will include:

  • A Friday Night Awards Dinner
  • Conference Keynote Speaker, Sukhsimranjit Singh, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law
  • Special Plenary by Lee Jay Berman
  • Closing Speaker, Sara Campos, Director of Loyola Center for Conflict Resolution
  • Multiple workshop choices
  • Networking Opportunities
  • Exhibitor Hall
  • Community Mediation Fair

Don’t miss this opportunity for career development, skills advancement, and networking opportunities with some of the best in the field of alternative dispute resolution.

2024 Award Winners

Cloke-Millen Peacemaker

Each year the SCMA presents the Cloke-Millen Peacemaker Award to an individual or organization in the dispute resolution community who inspires us through their passion and dedication to peacemaking.

L. Randolph Lowry

Each year SCMA presents the L. Randolph Lowry Award to a member of the dispute resolution community who has honored and inspired us through their passion and dedication to education in the field of dispute resolution.

SCMA President Award

It has been a tradition that the SCMA President recognizes an individual who has made a significant impact to the organization and the mediation community during their term in office.

Dr. Sukhsimranjit Singh

Sara Campos, Esq.

- Jason Harper
- Claudia Brown-Coulter
- Bouvier Eulen

KEY SPONSORS

Thank you to some of our key sponsors in partnering with us. Interested in sponsoring? Learn more here.

Friday Night Sponsors

Plenary Sponsor

Diamond Sponsors

Past Conferences

2021 Keynote

2020 Keynote

2019 Highlight Reel

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