In this installment of The Rookie Series, “Making the Most of Mediation,” Susan McDonald addresses preparation by lawyer-advocates during mediation.

Making the Most of Mediation provides practical guidance - and a worksheet - for lawyers to prepare themselves and their clients for mediation. Preparation is required by the ethics rules and is also a secret weapon for a successful mediation, supported by principles of neuroscience. To Make the Most of Mediation, Make yourself ready, Make the call, Make the mediation process fit your case; Make your case with a clear risk assessment that incorporates your client's goals and interests, and then Make your client ready to be an engaged participant in the mediation.

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