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Frequently Asked Questions
Who must attend mediation in the District Court program?
Counsel and parties with settlement authority must attend mediation sessions. Certain exceptions may be made for institutional or governmental parties. Mediators may require the presence or participation by telephone of the ultimate government or corporate decision-maker or other senior manager, with the concurrence of the Court’s Mediation Program.