Tuesday, November 17, 2026
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
CBA Law Center - CLE Pass Eligible
538 Preston Avenue, 3rd Floor,
Meriden
About the Program
This program will give attorneys practical guidance on when a case is ripe for mediation and which mediation option best serves the client and the matter. The discussion will feature perspectives and insights from a distinguished panel spanning judicial neutrals, seasoned private mediators, and experienced practitioners. It will explore judicial and private mediation, including the benefits, limitations, costs, and strategic considerations of each. Panelists will discuss how attorneys can identify when a matter is ripe for mediation, counsel clients about the decision to mediate, evaluate the value of engaging a private third-party neutral, and approach mediation as part of an effective case strategy. The discussion will emphasize practical considerations attorneys can apply to their own matters, particularly in solo and small-firm practice.
You Will Learn
- How to identify factual, procedural, and strategic indicators that may signal a case is ripe for mediation
- How to compare judicial mediation and private mediation, including the practical advantages, limitations, costs, and circumstances in which each may be appropriate
- To evaluate when the potential benefits of retaining a private mediator may justify the additional expense to the client.
- About counsel clients regarding whether and when to pursue mediation and set realistic expectations about the process
- How to incorporate mediation strategically into case planning rather than treating It solely as a last step before trial
- How to recognize practical considerations that may affect the likelihood of a productive mediation, including timing, party dynamics, case posture, and selection of a neutral
- How to apply insights from judicial, mediator, and practitioner perspectives when determining the appropriate mediation strategy for a particular matter
Who Should Attend
Attorneys, law students, and legal professionals interested in mediation and how mediation functions in practice.
Cost
(Includes Light Dinner & Electronic Materials)
Young Lawyers, Solo/Small, and ADR Section Member $45
Retired Attorney Member $45
Member $60
CLE Pass Holder $0 (you must have purchased the CLE Pass to register as a CLE Pass Holder)
Student Member $0
Non-Member $120
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Financial hardship information is available upon request.