About this session
Mediation as a way of resolving disputes is becoming more popular in workplaces, courts, schools, and community organizations. Mediation is such an effective tool that the demand for mediation professionals continues to grow. If you’re curious about what it takes to be a good mediator and how these skills can improve your professional and personal lives, join our free 30-minute openRice webinar to explore what it really means to find out if this career path suits you.
In this session, we’ll cover:
- The role and impact of mediators
- The role and impact of mediators
- The core skills that set great mediators apart
- How to get started with training and certification
- Important considerations before committing to this path
If you’re curious about mediation but don’t know where to begin, this webinar is designed to give you clear information and helpful guidance for your next steps.
Join us for a discussion on how developing a structured approach will help the workforce navigate the new realities of the labor market.
Katherine Parsley,
Wednesday, January 27, 2027
12:00 PM CT
Live Webinar
Katherine Parsley
Presented By Katherine Parsley
Katherine Cabaniss Parsley is a native Houstonian who is honored to serve the community through her leadership. Judge Parsley holds a Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University School of Law in California. She is licensed to practice law in both California and her native Texas. Judge Parsley was appointed by Governor Perry to the 248th District Court of Harris County in 2013. She was elected by voters to a subsequent four-year term. She was committed to service to the community and justice in every case, and served until the end of her term in 2018. After leaving the bench, she serves as a visiting judge in Justice of the Peace courts. She also conducts a mediation and arbitration practice, often managing cases virtually during the pandemic. She is a certified mediator and advanced arbitrator, and a certified FINRA arbitrator.
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