2025 TMA Chesapeake NOW-IWIRC 4th Annual Judges Panel

You're invited to join us for our 4th Annual Judges Panel, Mediation, Tips and Tricks, hosted by TMA Chesapeake Network of Women (NOW) and IWIRC Washington DC, Virginia and Greater Maryland Networks..

Featuring Judges from the Chesapeake Region:

Hon. Elizabeth L. Gunn, United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Columbia

Hon. Michelle M. Harner, United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland

Hon. M. Hannah Lauck, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia

Hon. Maria Ellena Chavez-Ruark, United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland

Hon. Gina L. Simms, United States Magistrate Judge for the District of Maryland

Hon. Lori S. Simpson, United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland

Hon. Moxila A. Upadhyaya, United States Magistrate Judge for the District of Columbia

Our esteemed panel will discuss various mediation-related topics, including voluntary and involuntary mediation, the role of judicial mediators, the mediation process, and mediation procedures. The panel will be moderated by Evanthea Hammer, Term Law Clerk to the Hon. Elizabeth L. Gunn.

While we cannot promise that all questions or topics will be covered, please email Rosa Evergreen (rosa.evergreen@arnoldporter.com), TMA Chesapeake NOW Chair and IWIRC Board member, in advance with any questions or topics that you would be interested in the panel discussing.

TMA and IWIRC members: FREE

Non-members: $25

VIRTUAL EVENT: Zoom links will be shared the day before the event.