A Mediation Summit Conference

Instead of conducting multiple mediation sessions and incessant litigation over months or years, the parties come together for a mediation summit conference that shows a mutual commitment to resolution that dramatically increases the chances of getting to the printer and resolving the litigation

Breckenridge July 2016

During the month of July 2016, we will hold mediation summits in Breckenridge, Colorado. We have partnered with Breck Resorts to offer a first-class mediation destination. The lodging, meeting rooms and setting provide an ideal environment for the parties to focus on resolution.

Typical Agenda

The specific agenda will be determined before the Mediation Summit begins, but the typical program would include the following:

Pre-Conference Meet and Greet: An informal “meet and greet” social event the evening before the first day’s session for the parties and counsel to acquaint or re-acquaint themselves before any discussion of the case begins.

First Day Morning Session: Issues Joint and caucus sessions focused on identifying the issues and problems to be resolved at Mediation, resulting in a neutrally-framed summary of the issues and positions of the parties

First Day Afternoon Session Part A: Negotiations Process Discussion among parties, counsel and the Mediator on the process for negotiations, not limited to traditional offers and counter-offers.

First Day Afternoon Session Part B: Negotiations Preparation Parties meet by themselves to prepare for negotiations in light of the discussions on the substantive issues and procedural means for resolving them.

Second Day Morning Session: Negotiations Negotiations proceed in the manner agreed upon on Day One.

Second Day Afternoon Session: Drafting and Signing Settlement Documents Counsel and the Mediator draft, and the parties sign, all necessary settlement documents.

Drafting and signing the agreement

Fees

Fees will vary depending on the number of sides, participants and mediation conference days, but generally for a two-day conference, the cost will be $10,000 per side and includes the Mediator’s fee, the rental of the conference room space and meals and refreshments during the sessions. Travel to Breckenridge and lodging for the participants is not included in the fee.

Booking

Please email Chantal for more information and to reserve your dates. We are taking reservations for Destination Mediation dates in July 2016 in Breckenridge now. Other dates and destinations may be made available with sufficient notice.