Despite the common belief, not all legal action is resolved in a courtroom setting. 

Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution that can be used in most non-criminal cases, including disputes involving contracts, leases, small businesses, employment, child custody, and divorce. Mediation affords privacy not available in litigation.

In a successful mediation, all interested parties work cooperatively toward a settlement or fair resolution of their dispute, with the help of a neutral mediator who facilitates the process. 

We invite you to attend our final Legal Strategies for Women Leaders session of 2024 on When Should a Business Consider Mediation?

• When: October 16, from 9:00-9:30 am
• Registration: bit.ly/2024WomenLeaders

Business attorney Amanda Dernovshek, along with litigator Kelly Reed Lucas discuss practical guidance on the uses of mediation including:

- When does mediation happen and what are the legal implications?

- An overview of the mediation process, who should be involved?

- Is mediation binding? What is the likelihood of a resolution in mediation?

- What are the pros and cons of this process?