Mediation, Use It or Lose It – Don’t Waste Your Company’s Resources with an Ineffective Process
Mediation can be a powerful tool for resolving corporate disputes efficiently—but only when used effectively. This CLE program will assist corporate counsel with strategies to maximize mediation’s value, including identifying the right timing, preparing strategically, and avoiding common pitfalls that waste time and resources. Participants will gain insights on selecting the right mediator, structuring a productive process, and ensuring mediation aligns with business objectives. Learn how to turn mediation into a competitive advantage rather than an expensive detour.
This practical, business-focused CLE explores how corporate counsel can harness mediation effectively to resolve disputes, protect resources, and meet strategic goals. Participants will leave with actionable tools to avoid common missteps and turn mediation into a true asset—not a costly sideline.
This lunch program will assist participants with:
- Recognizing key decision points in the mediation timeline that impact outcomes
- Evaluating criteria for selecting a mediator suited to the dispute and business context
- Preparing internal and external stakeholders to align expectations and strategy
- Structuring mediation processes that reflect business goals and legal realities
- Avoiding pitfalls that increase cost and delay resolution unnecessarily
- Developing practical skills for influencing the outcome before, during, and after mediation
Moderator:
- Jerry Roscoe, Esq., JAMS (Mediator, Arbitrator, Special Master)
Speakers:
- Sean P. Fahey, Troutman Pepper Locke (Partner)
- Regan Safier, Kline & Specter (Partner)