As a lawyer you will probably be required to attend mediation at some point during your career, either for court ordered mediation or perhaps utilizing mediation prior to or during proceedings as a method to try to reach agreement. Mediation may also be a prerequisite to filing and also a term of a contract. There are many ways that lawyers can come into contact with mediation and be a part of the mediation process.Do you feel comfortable, equipped and confident representing clients at mediation? Do you know the role of an effective lawyer at mediation? Do you hijack the mediation process? Lets find out how to be truly effective..... … [Read more...]