The Houston Bar Association’s Solo and Small Firm Section called on Alan and Felicia Harris Hoss to present on mediation advocacy and ethics. The pair of Aggie mediators answered the call.

Riddled with clips from golf comedies, the pair gave this talk:

Advanced Mediation Advocacy and Ethics: Drive for Show, Putt for Dough

Long drives turn heads; putting skills win tournaments and fans. Trial practice is the same. Over 95% of disputes settle before the long drive to trial. The mediation session is often the closest thing to the client’s day in court. We’ll talk out client-centered advanced mediation and advocacy skills – like advising the client on the mediation process and timing, preparation, and strategy, and ways to effectively work with mediators. Our goal: Your clients will come running back to you and send their friends too.

Alan Bush is a Houston area mediator. He helps parties resolve civil and employment lawsuits.