On 26-29 July 2023, the VII International Forum "MEDIATION AND LAW" will be held, jointly organised by the Ukrainian Academy of Mediation within the framework of the EU Project CONSENT, EU Project Pravo-Justice and the USAID Program Justice for All.
The Forum "MEDIATION AND LAW" is the largest international event on mediation in Ukraine for legal professionals, mediators and all interested parties.
This year's Forum is particularly important as a coordinating platform for analysing the experience gained, challenges and achievements in the use of mediation and other ADR during the War, as well as their role in the further restoration of Ukraine.
In addition, the Forum will provide an opportunity to discuss the implementation of the Law of Ukraine "On Mediation" adopted on the eve of the war, as well as the ratification of the Singapore Convention. An essential component of the Forum will be the presentation of the best foreign practices, innovations and new solutions in the field of mediation.
Traditionally, the speakers at the Forum will include representatives of Ukrainian central authorities, as well as experienced Ukrainian and foreign mediators and arbitrators.

Within the framework of the forum, it is planned to hold events dedicated to certain current topics in the field of mediation:

    together with representatives of the central authorities, we will discuss the topic "STATE AND MEDIATION: SYNERGY FOR POST-WAR RECONSTRUCTION";
    we will learn about the experience of the mediation community in the panel "INTEGRABILITY: MEDIATORS AND MEDIATION IN THE CONDITIONS OF WAR";
    we will hear about the best practices and modern trends in mediation from foreign colleagues "MEDIATION IN THE WORLD: INNOVATIONS AND NEW DEVELOPMENTS";
    we will consider further steps at the event "IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LAW OF UKRAINE ON MEDIATION: PRIORITIES OF WAR AND POST-WAR TIMES";
    we will understand the issues of ratification of the Singapore Mediation Convention;
    let's dive into the world of non-verbal communication with the incredible Mark Segal;
    we will learn how to communicate correctly regarding mediation;
    we will conclude with an event for Ukrainian mediators to restore internal strength and activate resources "Let's bloom together".

Working languages: Ukrainian, English (simultaneous translation is provided during the event)Venue: ZOOM platformParticipation is free of charge.
At the end of the Forum, all participants will receive electronic certificates indicating the number of hours and the list of events attended within the Forum.

Agenda(Draft)


26 JULY 2023

Wednesday
26 July 2023

09:50 - 10:00 EEST (Kyiv, GMT+3)

  • PARTICIPANTS JOINING



Wednesday
26 July 2023

10:00 - 10:10 EEST (Kyiv, GMT+3)

  • FORUM OPENING. WELCOMING REMARKS

    LUIZA ROMANADZE, PRESIDENT OF THE UKRAINIAN ACADEMY OF MEDIATION
    CLEMENT HUT, PROJECT MANAGER OF EU PROJECT PRAVO-JUSTICE
    IRYNA ZARETSKA, LEGAL AND JUDICIAL TRAINING ADVISOR USAID JUSTICE FOR ALL ACTIVITY

Wednesday
26 July 2023

10:10 - 11:30 EEST (Kyiv, GMT+3)

  • THE STATE AND MEDIATION: SYNERGIES FOR POST-WAR RECONSTRUCTION

    SPEAKERS:
    ROMAN BABII, CHAIR OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE ON LEGAL POLICY
    OLEKSANDR BANCHUK, DEPUTY MINISTER OF JUSTICE OF UKRAINE
    ULIANA TOKAREVA, DEPUTY MINISTER OF SOCIAL POLICY OF UKRAINE
    NADIYA STEFANIV, JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT
    INNA PLAKHTII, MEMBER OF THE HIGH COUNCIL OF JUSTICE, JUDGE
    VITALIY KALNYK, CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON INDEPENDENCE OF THE COUNCIL OF JUDGES OF UKRAINE
    VIKTORIA LITVINOVA, DEPUTY PROSECUTOR GENERAL
    BARANOV OLEKSANDR, DIRECTOR OF COORDINATION CENTER OF LEGAL AID
    SVITLANA ZAPARA, FIRST DEPUTY HEAD OF THE NATIONAL MEDIATION AND CONCILIATION SERVICE
    MODERATOR: 
    LUIZA ROMANADZE, PRESIDENT OF THE UKRAINIAN ACADEMY OF MEDIATION

Wednesday
26 July 2023

11:30 - 11:40 EEST (Kyiv, GMT+3)

  • BREAK



Wednesday
26 July 2023

11:40 - 13:30 EEST (Kyiv, GMT+3)

  • UNBREAKABLE: MEDIATORS AND MEDIATION IN CONDITION OF WAR

    SPEAKERS:
    NATALIA BEZKHLIBNA, MEDIATOR, DIALOGUE FACILITATOR, TRAINER, HEAD OF THE NGO "COMMUNITY OF PROFESSIONALS"
    TETIANA BILYK, MEDIATOR, SUPERVISOR, TRAINER, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF THE NGO "LEAGUE OF MEDIATORS OF UKRAINE"
    TETIANA VODOPIAN, MEDIATOR, LAWYER, TRAINER, FOUNDER AND HEAD OF THE NGO "CENTER FOR MEDIATION AND DIALOGUE"
    ALONA HOROVA, MEDIATOR, FACILITATOR, TRAINER, EXPERT IN ANALYZING INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY OF ORGANIZATIONS, CO-FOUNDER AND HEAD OF THE BOARD OF THE INSTITUTE FOR PEACE AND COMMON GROUND
    GALYNA YEROMENKO, MEDIATOR, TRAINER, CEO OF THE UKRAINIAN MEDIATION CENTER
    ANNA LYSKO, ADVOCATE, MEDIATOR, TRAINER, HEAD OF LVIV MEDIATION CENTRE
    KATERYNA NAROVSKA, MEDIATOR, FACILITATOR, SUPERVISOR, TRAINER, PRESIDENT OF THE NGO "NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MEDIATORS OF UKRAINE"
    SVITLANA PETROVA, MEDIATOR, TRAINER, HEAD OF THE NGO "CENTRE FOR LAW AND MEDIATION"
    LUIZA ROMANADZE, MEDIATOR, LAWYER, TRAINER, PRESIDENT OF THE UKRAINIAN ACADEMY OF MEDIATION
    SVITLANA STADNYK, MEDIATOR, TRAINER, CO-FOUNDER AND A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF THE NGO "ASSOCIATION FOR FAMILY MEDIATORS OF UKRAINE"
    INNA TERESHCHENKO, MEDIATOR, СONFLICT ANALYST, DIALOGUE FACILITATOR, HEAD OF THE BOARD OF THE ODESA REGIONAL GROUP OF MEDIATION
    OLHA TIUTIUN, MEDIATOR, SUPERVISOR, TRAINER, MANAGING PARTNER OF COMMERCIAL MEDIATION GROUP
    MODERATOR: 
    DIANA PROTSENKO, LAWYER, MEDIATOR, TRAINER, HONORARY MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MEDIATORS OF UKRAINE

Wednesday
26 July 2023

13:30 - 17:20 EEST (Kyiv, GMT+3)

  • BREAK



Wednesday
26 July 2023

17:20 - 17:30 EEST (Kyiv, GMT+3)

  • PARTICIPANTS JOINING



Wednesday
26 July 2023

17:30 - 19:50 EEST (Kyiv, GMT+3)

  • MEDIATION AROUND THE WORLD: INNOVATIONS AND NEW DEVELOPMENTS

    SPEAKERS:
    BRUCE EDWARDS, CO-FOUNDER EDWARDS MEDIATION ACADEMY, USA“MEDIATION AND THE ROAD TO GLOBAL IMPLEMENTATION. LESSONS WE CAN LEARN FROM EACH OTHER”
    IVANA NINČIĆ ÖSTERLE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR INTERNATIONAL MEDIATION INSTITUTE (IMI), MEDIATOR, LAWYER, PUBLIC POLICY CONSULTANT, NETHERLANDS“MEDIATION ADVOCACY: COMPETENCIES FOR A SUCCESSFUL MEDIATION”.
    ANA SAMBOLD, ATTORNEY, MEDIATOR, ARBITRATOR, PROFESSOR, FOUNDER SAMBOLD LAW& ADR SERVICES, USA
    "TECHNOLOGY AND MEDIATION. HOW YOU CAN BENEFIT FROM ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE "

    PASCAL COMVALIUS, IMI CERTIFIED MEDIATOR, CERTIFIED HOSTAGE/ CRISIS NEGOTIATOR,TRAINER, AUTHOR, ERICSON MEDIATION INSTITUTE, NETHERLANDS
    “THE FACTORS AND IMPULSES THAT HAVE IMPACTED THE DEVELOPMENT OF RESTORATIVE JUSTICE (MEDIATION IN CRIMINAL CASES)”
    SRĐAN ŠIMAC, PRESIDENT CROATIAN MEDIATION ASSOCIATION, JUDGE, CEDR ACCREDITED TRAINER, CEDR ACCREDITED MEDIATOR,
    “SOME OF THE KEY FACTORS SUPPORTIVE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF MEDIATION”

    PARAM BHARMA, FOUNDING PARTNER AT MEDIATEGURU, ADVOCATE, MEDIATOR, MCLARB, AUTHOR, ECONOMIST, INDIA
    "BUILDING BRIDGES: MASTERING CROSS-CULTURAL MEDIATION"

    DR. ASHU DHIMAN, MEDIATOR, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, AUTHOR, CHIEF ADVISOR AT MEDIATEGURU, INDIA
    "BUILDING BRIDGES: MASTERING CROSS-CULTURAL MEDIATION"

    ALESSANDRO BRUNI, FOUNDER of CONCILIA ADR CENTER, ATTORNEY AT LAW, IMI CERTIFIED MEDIATOR, ARBITRATOR, TRAINER, ITALY,
    “CIVIL AND COMMERCIAL MEDIATION IN ITALY: THE STATE OF THE ART”

    СONSTANTIN-ADI GAVRILA, PRESIDENT ADR CENTER ROMANIA, IMI CERTIFIED MEDIATOR, TRAINER, FACILITATOR, Ph.D. “MEDIATION IN MOLDOVA COMPARED TO INTERNATIONAL GOOD PRACTICES”
    DUMITRU LEFTER, DIRECTOR OF MEDIATION CENTRE OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY OF MOLDOVA, MEDIATOR, LAWYER, СO-FOUNDER OF ACADEMY OF MEDIATION AND LEGAL STUDIES“MEDIATION IN MOLDOVA COMPARED TO INTERNATIONAL GOOD PRACTICES”
    ІRAKLI KANDASHVILI, CHAIR OF MEDIATORS ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA, ATTORNEY AT LAW, MEDIATOR, PROFESSOR“COURT AND OUT of COURT MEDIATION MODELS BASED ON THE GEORGIAN EXPERIENCE”
    MODERATOR:
    SVITLANA SERGEYEVA, IMI CERTIFIED MEDIATOR, ATTORNEY AT LAW, VICE-PRESIDENT OF UKRAINIAN ACADEMY OF MEDIATION, UKRAINE

Wednesday
26 July 2023

19:50 - 20:00 EEST (Kyiv, GMT+3)

  • SUMMING UP



27 JULY 2023

Thursday
27 July 2023

08:50 - 09:00 EEST (Kyiv, GMT+3)

  • PARTICIPANTS JOINING


Thursday
27 July 2023

09:00 - 11:00 EEST (Kyiv, GMT+3)

  • MODERATED DISCUSSION «THE SINGAPORE CONVENTION ON MEDIATION: PROSPECTS FOR RATIFICATION»

    SPEAKERS:
    NADJA ALEXANDER, INTERNATIONAL EXPERT ON MEDIATION DEVELOPMENT AND PROCESS, SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION ACADEMY "INTRODUCTION TO THE SINGAPORE CONVENTION ON MEDIATION AND DIVE INTO THE ARTICLES"
    MARIAM GOTSIRIDZE, PRINCIPAL RESEARCH FELLOW, SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION ACADEMY"GEORGIA’S EXPERIENCE IN RATIFYING THE SINGAPORE CONVENTION ON MEDIATION"
    YONCA FATMA YÜCEL, CERTIFIED IMI MEDIATOR, INTERNATIONAL MEDIATION TRAINER, ARBITRATOR, AND ATTORNEY AT LAW, TURKEY "IMPACTS OF SINGAPORE CONVENTION ON MEDIATION ON TO TURKEY: HOW TO MOVE FORWARD ON THE WAY OF FINANCIAL HUB IN THE REGION"
    KATERYNA SHEVCHENKO, DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT – HEAD OF THE INTERNATIONAL LEGAL AID DEPARTMENT OF THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE OF UKRAINE"ELABORATION OF PROPOSALS FOR RATIFICATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SINGAPORE CONVENTION ON MEDIATION"
    THOMAS JOHN, ІNTERNATIONAL MEDIATOR, ARBITRATOR, NEGOTIATOR, AND LEGAL CONSULTANT, NETHERLANDS"NY CONVENTION AND SINGAPORE CONVENTION ON MEDIATION AND DRAWING INSIGHTS FOR BUSINESSES"
    INNA YEMELIANOVA, DEPUTY CHAIR OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION COURT AT THE UKRAINIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (ICAC)"INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL MEDIATION “UNDER ONE ROOF” WITH ARBITRATION AND UKRAINE’S EXPERIENCE"
    MODERATORS:
    RACHEL TAN XI'EN, ADVOCATE AND SOLICITOR OF THE SUPREME COURT OF SINGAPORE
    MARK MCLAUGHLIN, VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT THE SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION ACADEMY (SIDRA)

Thursday
27 July 2023

11:00 - 16:50 EEST (Kyiv, GMT+3)

  • BREAK


Thursday
27 July 2023

16:50 - 17:00 EEST (Kyiv, GMT+3)

  • PARTICIPANTS JOINING



Thursday
27 July 2023

17:00 - 19:00 EEST (Kyiv, GMT+3)

  • WORKSHOP "COMMUNICATION: WHY AND HOW? SPECIFICITY OF MEDIATION COMMUNICATION"

    SPEAKERS:
    YVETTA DELIKATNA, SPECIALIST IN BUSINESS AND PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
    SOFIYA VYDRA, NATIONAL EXPERT OF EU PROJECT "PRAVO-JUSTICE"

28 JULY 2023

Friday
28 July 2023

09:20 - 09:30 EEST (Kyiv, GMT+3)

  • PARTICIPANTS JOINING



Friday
28 July 2023

09:30 - 11:30 EEST (Kyiv, GMT+3)

  • MODERATED DISCUSSION «IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LAW OF UKRAINE ON MEDIATION:
    PRIORITIES FOR WARTIME AND POST-WAR PERIODS»

    SPEAKERS:
    OLESKANDR OLIYNYK, DIRECTOR OF THE DIRECTORATE OF JUSTICE AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE, MINISTRY OF JUSTICE OF UKRAINE
    OLENA SAPOZHKOVA, VICE PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MEDIATORS OF UKRAINE (NAMU)
    MODERATORS:
    NATALIIA MAZARAKI, PROFESSOR, HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT AT THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF TRADE AND ECONOMICS
    IRYNA ZARETSKA, LEGAL ADVISOR, USAID JUSTICE FOR ALL ACTIVITY

Friday
28 July 2023

11:30 - 12:00 EEST (Kyiv, GMT+3)

  • BREAK



Friday
28 July 2023

12:00 - 13:30 EEST (Kyiv, GMT+3)

  • WORKSHOP ON NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION

    SPEAKER:

    MARK EVAN SEGAL, INTERNATIONAL EXPERT ON NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION, USA

29 JULY 2023

Saturday
29 July 2023

09:50- 10:00 EEST (Kyiv, GMT+3)

  • PARTICIPANTS JOINING



Saturday
29 July 2023

10:00 - 13:00 EEST (Kyiv, GMT+3)

  • ART TECHNIQUE FOR RESTORING INNER STRENGTH AND ACTIVATING RESOURCES "LET'S BLOOM TOGETHER"

    SPEAKERS:
    ANNA BARYSHNYKOVA, MEDIATOR, PSYCHOLOGIST, TRAINER, MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF THE UKRAINIAN ACADEMY OF MEDIATION
    IRYNA SUCHILOVA, MEDIATOR, PSYCHOLOGIST, ADVOCATE, TRAINER AT THE UKRAINIAN ACADEMY OF MEDIATION

Saturday
29 July 2023

13:00 - 13:30 EEST (Kyiv, GMT+3)

  • BREAK




Saturday
29 July 2023

13:30 - 15:00 EEST (Kyiv, GMT+3)

  • MODERATED DISCUSSION «COURT-RELATED MEDIATION IN UKRAINE: EXPERIENCE AND PERSPECTIVES»

    SPEAKERS:
    IRYNA KUSHNIR, PROJECT MANAGER, COUNCIL OF EUROPE PROJECT "SUPPORT TO THE FUNCTIONING OF JUSTICE IN THE WAR AND POST-WAR CONTEXT IN UKRAINE"
    NATALIIA MAZARAKI, PROFESSOR, HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT AT THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF TRADE AND ECONOMICS
    ANNA PAVLEVSKA, CHIEF OF STAFF OF THE SOUTHWESTERN COMMERCIAL COURT OF APPEAL
    LUIZA ROMANADZE, PRESIDENT OF THE UKRAINIAN ACADEMY OF MEDIATION
    ANDRII RYSHCHENKO, JUDGE OF DNIPROPETROVSK REGIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE COURT