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Negotiation from the Trenches: Practical Strategies for Contracts & Conflict

Negotiation is a constant in commercial real estate and building operations—whether managing contracts, resolving disputes, or navigating conflict before it escalates. Understanding how negotiations unfold on both sides of the table can be the difference between resolution and prolonged conflict. In this interactive session, two experienced professional mediators will share practical negotiation strategies drawn from decades of real-world litigation and dispute resolution experience. Attendees will gain insight into how to prepare more effectively, manage high-stakes conversations, and avoid common pitfalls that can derail outcomes. Audience participation is encouraged, and attendees are invited to bring questions and real-world scenarios to the discussion.

Key Takeaways

• How to prepare for negotiations involving contracts and conflict
• Common negotiation missteps—and how to avoid them
• ​Strategies for managing disputes more effectively and reaching a resolution

 

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Meet Our Speakers

 
Christy Brigman, Esq.
Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Mediator | Certified County Mediator | Qualified Arbitrator
Alvarez Dispute Resolution

Christy Brigman is an AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated attorney with nearly two decades of experience litigating complex commercial and residential matters. Her background includes representing both plaintiffs and defense firms and serving as Chief Litigation Counsel for a major Florida property insurance carrier. In 2022, she transitioned to full-time mediation and arbitration, bringing a balanced, informed perspective to dispute resolution.



 
Daniel A. Alvarez, Esq.
Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator | Florida Qualified Arbitrator
Alvarez Dispute Resolution

Daniel Alvarez began his legal career at one of Florida’s oldest law firms, where he handled general and premises liability, as well as insurance matters. He later represented residential and commercial policyholders and has served extensively as trial counsel across South Florida. His experience on both the plaintiff and defense sides provides a practical, well-rounded approach to mediation and arbitration.

 

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Thank you to our event sponsor: 

 

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• Early-bird pricing ends at COB on the Wednesday before the event.
• Deadline to register, cancel or change is the Friday before the event, at noon.
• Walk-ins are permitted if we have the space available to accommodate them. 
• No-shows will be invoiced.
• Members can bring guests from their company twice a year.
• Non-members not permitted, unless you are a commercial property management firm employee or you are employed by a BOMA Member firm.
• DISREGARD PARKING SIGNS AT THE VENUE. PARKING IS COMPLIMENTARY FOR BOMA.

 

Registration ends on 3/13/2026