Destination Mediation
Destination Mediation
Welcome to the answer to your “big case” mediation woes – Destination Mediation.
Do you have an extraordinary case that requires an extraordinary Mediation?
A case where the stakes are high and the issues complex?
A case that needs to settle, but is unlikely to do so without the undivided attention and unwavering focus of all the real decision-makers?
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. The parties’ agreement to mediate in this focused manner demonstrates a mutual commitment to resolution that dramatically increases the chances of getting to the printer and resolving the litigation.
Throughout history, mediation summits have succeeded resolving some of the world’s most challenging disputes. The 1978 Camp David Summit, which led to the peace treaty between Israel and Egypt ending a 30-plus year war, exemplifies the concept.
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. |
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 and from 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.
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