"This is the single best continuing education course I have ever attended. Great speakers, great content!"

Hon. Mark Aceto, Tempe, AZ

"Another excellent retreat. Top notch mediators from across the country were pleased to improve their "skill sets" with the guidance of world class speakers. A+ in all respects!"

Tracy Shaw, Nashville, TN

"The NADN retreat I just attended was the best ever on ADR. The instructors were genuine thought leaders in the field of dispute resolution and communicated thought provoking and practical insights. ‘De-escalate’ and ‘Thanks for the Feedback’ will now be required reading for all [my own firms'] neutrals and all will be strongly encouraged to attend future NADN retreats!"

John Miles, Atlanta, GA

"By far the most useful training event I've ever attended, for what I do."

Hon. Larry Flesichman, Tucson, AZ

"Once again, NADN has put on "The Greatest Show On Earth"! Substance, materials, humor, camaraderie - they were all here!"

Hon. Deanne Wilson, Mendham, NJ

"NADN promised to deliver a firehose of informative material at their recent retreat and they did not disappoint in the amount of meaningful information conveyed in this 3 day seminar. Every single speaker had important and compelling information that I will now apply in my daily mediation practice. It was no coincidence that the program was at the Four Seasons Hotel. Darren Lee and his staff thought of every detail and hosted an impeccable and seamless conference all the way from the check-in at the hotel, and the pens, and notepaper provided to attendees to the complimentary books written by each presenter. I will certainly attend again!"

Steven Mehta, Los Angeles, CA

"I was thrilled to attend the 2019 Seattle NADN Retreat! This was my inaugural experience. What a first class event, with incredible and insightful speakers and topics. I left to fly back to Florida after our three days shared together rejuvenated, re-energized and with a great deal of new and valuable perspectives to carry forward in my own mediation work. Congratulations to you and all your speakers - and here's looking forward to our next retreat in 2021!"

Bruce Alexander, W. Palm Beach, FL

"Over the past 30 years, I've attended, planned and lectured dozens of mediator conferences. 2 words to describe the NADN Retreat: 'Fire Hose'! So much valuable information to absorb and there's always something I can use the next Monday morning!"

John Salmon, Miami, FL

"The Seattle retreat was hands down the most informative and interactive seminar I’ve attended in my 32 years of practice. The faculty was phenomenal; after 4,500 mediations I thought there can’t be that much more for me to learn, but Heidi, Nina, Doug and John proved me wrong! It was also my first visit to Seattle and my wife and I loved it. Thanks to you and your staff for a job very well done!"

Michael Burnett, Jacksonville, FL

"This was my first NADN Retreat - in a few words, it was life changing. The presenters introduced me to ideas and people awareness that I had never before been exposed to, or considered. My future interaction with my colleagues, clients and family will be ever changed!"

Dale Peddicord, Des Moines, IA

"Great cutting-edge presentations from great authors and thought leaders..."

Ken Kendrick, Atlanta, GA

"Excellent course, with the top speakers in the industry gave us proven, useful informative presentations. Thank you NADN for a great conference!"

Jack Townsend, Tampa, FL

"Top notch presenters on cutting-edge topics, perfectly calibrated for a sophisticated, experienced audience."

Hon. Robbie Barr, Denver, CO

"...I've been attending CLE's and programs for more than 40 years either as an attorney of judge, and this was amongst the very best. I look forward to a long affiliation with NADN and am proud to be a member of the Academy."

Hon. Robert Lunn, New York, NY

"Quite simply the best of the best for advanced mediation training..."

Dennis Lind, Missoula, MT

"All experienced mediators should attend this event."

Jock Schulte, Missoula, MI

"Excellent, unique and very helpful presentations by the best in our profession!"

William Wagner, Missoula, MT

"This course provided skilled mediators with many more tools for effective mediation; through thought-provoking concepts with great practical application. Darren, Rose-Anne and Kathy, as well as the presenters, put together a well-planned program in a welcoming atmosphere!"

Leonard Levy, Los Angeles, CA

"Overall, the agenda was quite brilliant. Sign me up for the next one today!"

Hon. Charles Kahn, Milwaukee, WI

"My first NADN Retreat - an outstanding curriculum, staff, faculty and attendees. As a retired trial court judge of 24 years in New Jersey, I learned a GREAT deal about mediation, it's dynamics and new techniques. Cannot wait for your next conference!"

Hon. Raymond Batten, Haddonfield, NJ

"Advanced mediation courses that are truly advanced, and national in scope, are far and few between. I would never have learned half as much as I picked up at [the Seattle] meeting as I would from one of my local or statewide cle's. I will be back for the next one!"

Ron Wiesenthal, St. Louis, MO

"The program combines a variety of first-class presenters with a very experienced and diverse group of participants, which fosters substantive, topical informal conversations throughout the program about mediation and ways [for us] make it even more effective."

Harold Kurland, Rochester, NY

"I once again give my thanks to you and your team for the best continuing education program I have ever attended in my 42 years as a lawyer. Your program has always been the best of all the mediation programs, but you hit new heights in 2019, and for that I am most grateful."

Peter Grilli, Tampa, FL

"Darren, thank you for the next level training in Seattle! Lovely venue, exquisite presenters, science supporting art. This was THE training event I was looking for!"

Ellen Adams, Columbia, SC

"This continues to be THE premier educational opportunity for experienced mediators. Congratulations to all at NADN."

Robin Doyle, Naples, FL

"This was the best of the best! Programs of the highest level of sophistication, analytical erudition and with a sense of humour, too. Excellent."

Hon. Deanne Wilson, Mendham, NJ

"The Seattle Retreat was outstanding! The programs provided were thought-provoking and advanced, and provided many practical “Monday morning” tips that I could incorporate into my mediation practice immediately. The format was well-organized, and the time in each session simply flew by."

Amy Van Horne, Omaha, NE