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MARCH 2027 Conference
Friday, March 5th, 2027
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Johnson County Community College
We are incredibly grateful to Johnson County Community College for partnering with us and helping make this important educational event possible. Their generous support allows us to continue bringing together mediators, attorneys, judges, mental health professionals, child support professionals, and others who are dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families.
The 2027 conference will feature engaging speakers, practical training sessions, networking opportunities, and innovative ideas that support our shared mission of strengthening families through collaboration and conflict resolution.
Additional details, including registration, speakers, and session information, will be announced in the coming months. MARCH visit supervisors will be provided with FREE attendance again this year!
We are now accepting applications and proposals for speakers and topics for our 2027 conference.
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2026 MARCH Conference Recap
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Presentations Recap
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Nick Badgerow, JD
Mediation Ethics & AI
We all know that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is on the rise. Hundreds of AI programs and apps are available to make life easier and tasks quicker. It is no surprise, then, that there are dozens of AI apps aimed at helping the tasks of mediators easier and quicker. However, AI is not a panacea and its programs must be used with knowledge and care. This program focuses on the benefits and risks of using AI in mediation, and discusses the mediation guidelines for using Ai in mediation published by the International Bar Association, the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services (JAMS) and the Model Rules of Professional Conduct for lawyers, including Rules 1.1, 1.6, 1,7., 1.9, and 5.1.
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Dawn Kuhlman, MA
Trauma Informed Pre-Mediation Coaching
M.A.R.C.H. Inc has launched a pre-mediation coaching program for clients! This session will explore the five components of this pre-mediation coaching model: 1. 5 stage mediation process, 2. Resources beyond mediation, 3. Stress and Emotion Management, 4. Communication, and 5. Next steps - mediation preparation.
Kristen Buzzelli, JD
How to Use Supervised Visitation & Providers in Parenting Plans & Litigation
A multidisciplinary perspective to supervised visitation and mediation, offering insight into how legal, relational, and safety considerations intersect in family cases. Attendees will gain practical tools and considerations for facilitating visits, mediating disputes, and supporting families through challenging transitions.
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Lori Hickerson, JD
Hotline POEs and De Novo Petitions; Overview of the IV-D Child Support Program
Part I- A broad overview of the hotline process and the department's findings, administrative appeal, judicial appeal, and the unexpected interplay with juvenile court, along with a brief explanation of the central registry. Part II- An overview f the IV-D child Support Program, including both administrative and judicial processes beginning with history of the program, how a case becomes an IV-D case, the administrative hearing process, paternity and child support establishment, and child support enforcement.
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Holly Finch, JD
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Deborah Medlock, JD
Domestic Violence & Mediation
Best practices (and many states) require screening for violence in every case. Why do we screen for violence, how do we screen and what do we do with the information we gather. Join us to explore these topics.
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