Closing the Mediation
NYLS Film: Representing Clients in Mediation — Module 8 • September 23, 2025
After a long day, the parties have finally, perhaps unexpectedly, agreed on settlement terms – dollars, releases, dismissal, confidentiality, other key terms. Everyone is relieved and anxious to leave. "We'll draft something and get it to you tomorrow."
NO! Don't leave the mediation session without a binding commitment. There needs to be a writing. Now.
New York Law School’s “Representing Clients in Mediation – Module 8: Closing the Mediation” explains why and how.
Use this film as a handy reference and share it with your colleagues. My great thanks to Kris Franklin, Peter Phillips, David Stott, and New York Law School for the privilege of working on this valuable project.
Jack Levin
Independent Arbitrator & Mediator