With the majority of disputes being resolved outside of trial, lawyers must be thoughtful and well-prepared when talking to clients about various settlement options, including mediation. Lawyers who are knowledgeable and skilled in the mediation process are best positioned to obtain favorable results for their clients. The presenters will use real life examples from their years as outside counsel, in-house counsel, and mediators to provide insights and techniques for getting the most difficult cases (and clients) to the mediation table and to settle once they get there.