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Real-World Mediation Strategies for Case Resolution
Real-World Mediation Strategies for Case Resolution
In this recorded webinar, Heidi Freeman (Partner and Chair of Thompson Hine’s Sustainability group) joins forces with Steven Greenspan (Mediator at FedArb and former Chief Litigation Counsel for RTX) to pull back the curtain on the mediation process. Drawing from decades of experience on all sides of the table—outside counsel, in-house lead, and neutral mediator—this session provides actionable strategies for resolving complex, multi-party disputes.
What You’ll Learn:
- The “Adversary” Selection Method: Why choosing a mediator your opponent trusts is your biggest strategic advantage.
- Timing the Market: How to identify the “sweet spot” for mediation—balancing the need for discovery with the risk of client entrenchment.
- The Power of In-Person Connection: Why “Zoom fatigue” can kill a settlement and why physical presence creates the “skin in the game” necessary for a deal.
- Navigating Complex Claims: Expert tips on handling punitive damage claims, battle-of-the-expert scenarios, and utilizing AI for efficient report comparison.
- Closing the Gap: How to transition from a “global settlement” mindset to resolving individual cases without losing leverage.
Featured Hypothetical: Toxic Tort & Environmental Litigation
Using a real-world hypothetical involving groundwater contamination and personal injury claims, Freeman and Greenspan demonstrate how to apply these strategies when the stakes include property damage, medical causation, and significant corporate exposure.