Conflict Resolution Services

Instead of everyone convening in the same physical location, the participants join an online meeting. In the 100 % virtual option, just like a physical mediation, the parties will all virtually check in on the day and time of the mediation from their respective locations and will then be assigned their own private breakout virtual conference room. Parties and counsel may appear from as many separate locations as they desire. When the parties are assigned to their breakout room, the participants will be able to privately speak with each other throughout the day and communicate privately with the mediator. Also, the parties can easily jump into a joint session if necessary. We set up the virtual rooms in the same way we do physically at our office: typically, a plaintiff room, a defendant room and an additional invitation-only room for “private” chats with the lawyers.

The only requirement for video conferencing would be that you have access to high-speed internet and a camera on your computer/laptop, phone or iPad. DocuSign will be used for any necessary document signing. You would also need to download Zoom videoconferencing software at Zoom.us or Zoom.com.

We use the Zoom online meeting service for our video mediations which is similar to Facetime, Skype, or other video conferencing technology. We have found that zoom works best for mediations. Before the Mediation, we will email you the detailed, step-by-step instructions for joining the video conference. We will be happy to set up a personal test session for you in advance of the conference so that you and your clients will be comfortable with the technology.