About This Course
As mediation becomes a more integral component of dispute resolution, lawyers are expected to navigate increasingly complex ethical considerations. The American Bar Association’s recently issued Formal Opinion 518 has added new clarity—and sparked new debate—about where the limits of neutrality, advocacy, and professional responsibility truly lie.
This CLE program offers a practical, attorney-focused look at the implications of ABA 518. Participants will learn how the opinion fits within the existing ethics landscape, what it reinforces, and where it adjusts prior understandings of mediator and advocate duties. Through discussion and analysis, attendees will gain tools to identify ethical pressure points in mediation, communicate effectively with clients, manage potential conflicts, and maintain compliance without sacrificing effective representation.
