Preparing for Mediation
Date: Sep 2, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Online
Member Price: $143.00
Non-Member Price: $179.00
Section Price: $0.00
Areas of Law: Civil, Dispute Resolution
Earn up to 2.4 credits, including 1.2 in Ethics! (More Information)
Featured Speaker
Moderator
- Michelle M. Cresti, Esq.
- Macce & Cresti, Clinton
Presenters
- Hon. Mark B. Epstein, J.S.C. (Ret.)
- Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst, & Doukas, LLP
Discover what cases benefit from mediation and what to do to be prepared. An experienced panel will guide you through the many questions of preparing for mediation. Learn how to evaluate your case, how to prepare your client, reviewing records, submissions, and more. Register today!
Program Agenda:
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9 | Introduction
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9:05 | Panel discussion
- Which cases would benefit from mediation?
- When should you schedule a mediation?
- Who should attend the mediation?
- What are benefits of mediation?
- What is the best way to prepare for mediation?
- How to choose a mediator?
- How mediations are conducted
- How candid to be with the mediator
- Zoom or in person?
- What to include in the term sheet?
- Are settlements at mediation enforceable?
- If the case does not settle at mediation what follow up actions are available?
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11 | Adjourn
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