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Make a difference in the life of a child: accept this invitation.

Our children deserve the best we have to offer.

Please lend your legal talents and experience to
The Mediation Project at the Vel R. Phillips Juvenile Justice Center.

The project will provide mediation services for guardianship cases filed on behalf of minor children in Milwaukee County.

Training for project participants will take place December 14-16, 2009, led by Marquette University Law School faculty and Zena Zumeta, a dynamic, nationally recognized mediator and trainer.

Cost of training is free to participants who agree to conduct 4 mediation sessions over the course of a year and participate in project evaluation.

Space is limited. Attorneys with no mediation or Children’s Court experience are welcome to apply. To reserve a seat at the training or for more information please contact attorney Anita R. Cruise at Kids Matter Inc., administrator@kidsmatterinc.org or 414-344-1220, Ext. 14/(fax) 414-344-1230


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Reasons to Participate in the Second Acts® Mediation Project:

  • Free mediation training by outstanding faculty.
  • Project addresses an unmet legal need.
  • Transactional and in-house attorneys are welcome.
  • Project is not likely to pose conflict of interest for large firms or in-house counsel.
  • Project draws upon experience of mature attorneys while giving the opportunity to learn and lead in new areas.
  • Participants who attend all three days will be certified to offer mediation services in Family Court.
  • Training and ongoing support is provided.
  • Project allows for flexible or seasonal scheduling.
  • Free malpractice insurance for pro bono mediation.
  • Make a positive difference in the life of a child.
  • Have a fulfilling, worthwhile experience with the project.

If you are interested in learning more about Second Acts® or other opportunities to get involved, please contact attorney Anita Cruise at 414-344-1220 ex. 14 or email administrator@kidsmatterinc.org for more information.

To download Application to Mediation Project click here for the PDF. Please fax to Anita Cruise at 414-344-1230.