This program will allow members to spend more time growing their companies and making them successful and less time on administrative issues. Typically, the mediation session is conducted for one full business day. Attorneys with Council Affiliate Member law firms will serve as mediators to facilitate settlement and help parties reach an agreement. All attorneys participating in the program are partners or senior associates with law firms that have extensive experience in business and technology law and have agreed to participate at reduced fees, making the process less expensive than commercial mediation.
Mediation is non-binding.
Other options such as litigation or arbitration are still available if mediation is not successful. Affordability - The costs associated with mediation are much lower than those of a court appearance. Most courts have crowded dockets, and it can take years for a case to get to trial. Mediation, on the other hand, can be scheduled within days and concluded in one session. Mutually beneficial results - Studies show that parties are more satisfied with the outcomes produced by mediation than those produced by the court system.