2026 Dispute Resolution Section Annual Mediation Tournament
by New York State Bar Association's Dispute Resolution Section
The 2026 Dispute Resolution Section Annual Mediation Tournament is an event organized by the New York State Bar Association's Dispute Resolution Section. Scheduled for March 27–28, 2026, at Dechert LLP in New York City, the tournament is open to law schools and LLM students nationwide. It offers a platform for three-member teams to showcase their mediation and advocacy skills by participating as mediators, advocates, and in-house client representatives. The event is judged by experienced mediators and practitioners, with final rounds evaluated by New York State and Federal judges. Cash prizes totaling $6,000 are awarded to the winning team, mediator, and for the best mediation statement.
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Speakers(1)
Leslie Berkoff
Executive Director at Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP
Leslie Berkoff is the Executive Director of the Dispute Resolution Section's Annual Mediation Tournament and a partner at Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP.
Event Details
- Date
- March 27-28, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 New York, United States
- Dechert LLP, 1095 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10036
- Pricing
- $300 per team
- Audience
- Law students and LLM students interested in dispute resolution
- Attendees
- Not specified