Description:
Mediation Ethics
is a complex topic because it involves various mediator standards
of practice, numerous professional codes of conduct and standards
of ethics, and a variety of state laws and court rules. This workshop
explores the interaction of these various ethical guides within
diverse mediation contexts and engages participants in thoughtful
and insightful discussions.
Audience:
Mediators and anyone – attorneys or parties – that
plan to participate in mediation.
Competencies Learned:
- Knowledge and application of The Lawyer's Creed
and The Lawyer's Aspirational Values
- Knowledge and understanding
of existing mediator standards of ethics and conduct
- Knowledge and understanding
of the Ohio Uniform Mediation Act
- Knowledge of existing Ohio laws and court rules related to
mediation
- Ability to recognize and analyze mediation situations that
raise ethical considerations
- Knowledge of substance
abuse causes, prevention, detection, and treatment alternatives
Lead Faculty:
Terry Wheeler, Co-Director, Center for Dispute Resolution
