Alternative Dispute Alternative Dispute Resolution:Resolution:

Thinking Outside the SquareThinking Outside the Square

Helen RicePartnerHeaney & Co

Why Mediate?Why Mediate?

The 4 P’sThe 4 P’s

Preparation Preparation

PreparationPreparation

PreparationPreparation

PresentationPresentation

The CastThe Cast

Your clientYour client

Expert(s)Expert(s)

Witnesss(es)Witnesss(es)

Support peopleSupport people

The EnvironmentThe Environment

The Environment The Environment

White boardWhite board

Telephone conference facilitiesTelephone conference facilities

Breakout roomsBreakout rooms

All day/night parkingAll day/night parking

PhotocopierPhotocopier

After hours airconditioning After hours airconditioning

Tool Kit Tool Kit

Full authority to settleFull authority to settle

Excellent communication skillsExcellent communication skills

FlexibilityFlexibility

EquipmentEquipment

The Settlement Agreement The Settlement Agreement

““It ain’t over until the fat lady sings”It ain’t over until the fat lady sings”

One size does not fit allOne size does not fit all

The Settlement Agreement The Settlement Agreement

Record agreement in writingRecord agreement in writing

Make sure all the parties signMake sure all the parties sign

Forms basis for consent orderForms basis for consent order

The Settlement Agreement The Settlement Agreement

Full and final … of what?Full and final … of what?

Trigger for discharge?Trigger for discharge?

CostsCosts

ConfidentialConfidential