Mediator Peter Thompson of Judicate West, plaintiff's attorney Joshua Furman of Joshua R. Furman Law Corp, and David Samani of Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP will address mediation preparation and the issues that arise in mediation — including consent clauses, conflicts among clients, properly preparing claims personnel and insureds, properly preparing plaintiffs, mediator's expectations and tools, and mediator's proposals. Drawing on their combined experience on both sides of the table and in the neutral seat, the panelists will address common sticking points that derail mediations — and how to avoid them. This program is moderated by Mike Douglass of Parker Shaffie LLP.

The Ethics and Malpractice Law Section is chaired by Michael Douglass.