The Southern California Mediation Association is proud to host its 37th Annual Fall Conference at the Straus Institute at Pepperdine University in Malibu on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
SCMA’s mission is to nurture, expand, and develop the practice, profession, and community of mediation. This year’s theme, “The Ever-Changing World of Mediation,” emphasizes practical tools to support mediators in growing their practices while exploring new avenues for professional development and volunteer opportunities.
Through a combination of skill-building workshops, thought-provoking discussions, and networking sessions, participants will strengthen their professional competence and gain strategies to navigate the evolving mediation landscape—including the challenges and opportunities created by rapid technological advancements.
In addition to enhancing their practices, both for-profit and non-profit, attendees will be able to connect with colleagues, share techniques, and explore meaningful opportunities to volunteer in areas of interest that align with their skills and passions.
Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your career, enhance your skills, and connect with leading professionals in the field of alternative dispute resolution.
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.
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.
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.
Thank you to some of our key sponsors in partnering with us. Interested in sponsoring? Learn more here.
