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President’s Message for June Marin Lawyer

By Susan Feder | June 12, 2020

This month’s Marin Lawyer theme began as “the environment,” and after the arrival of COVID-19, fittingly evolved to be primarily about the pandemic. For my monthly message, I planned to write about the unintended, and sometimes positive, impact of the pandemic and shelter-in-place orders on environmental health.

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MCBA 2020 Gala and Installation Dinner

By Susan Feder | February 3, 2020

On February 8, Susan Feder will be installed as the 2020 President of the Marin County Bar Association.

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MCLE Fair with the Marin County Bar

By Susan Feder | September 25, 2019

On November 14, Susan is helping to organize this all day MCLE program as President Elect of MCBA.

Susan Feder Volunteers Her Time for the Community

By Susan Feder | July 18, 2019

Susan Feder is volunteering her time to the community through Legal Aid of Marin by mediating Unlawful Detainer hearings at the Marin County Superior Court.

Susan Feder Joins Panel to Talk About Mapping Toward a Mediation Practice

By Susan Feder | July 12, 2019

Susan Feder joins a panel of other experienced neutrals on July 10 for the program “Mapping Toward a Mediation Practice”, giving practical advice and lessons learned about developing an ADR practice.

Susan Joined Panel of Volunteer Mediators to Work with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH)

By Susan Feder | April 29, 2019

In March 2019, Susan joined DFEH’s panel of volunteer mediators, who help resolve claims filed with DFEH for alleged employment and housing violations.

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Susan Feder – President-Elect of the Marin County Bar Association

By Susan Feder | February 21, 2019

In February 2019, Susan was sworn in as President-Elect of the Marin County Bar Association. She is looking forward to beginning her presidency year in Jan. 2020.

New Law Providing Informed Consent To Mediation

New Law Providing Informed Consent To Mediation

By Susan Feder | February 21, 2019

The new code section requires all attorneys to obtain their clients’ written acknowledgment confirming that the client understands…

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Pepperdine University School of Law; Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution

By Susan Feder | June 26, 2018

Susan completed the Advanced Skills Training Program with a group of experienced mediators and other dispute…

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The #MeToo Movement; Updates, Proposed Legislation, and What Lawyers Need to Know to Advise Their Clients.

By Susan Feder | June 25, 2018

Susan moderated a fascinating discussion about the latest updates in the #MeToo movement…

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Marin County Bar Association Presentation on Gender Inequality Issues

By Susan Feder | May 11, 2018

On May 23, Susan will moderate a timely discussion on the work, progress, and issues being raised by the #MeToo movement…

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Event: How Top Attorneys Get the Best Mediation Results for their Clients

By Susan Feder | April 4, 2018

Susan Feder and Patricia Prince will share their expertise and advice to advocates on how to prepare both their case and…