The Challenge

• The Case: Clients Wanting to Communicate Utilizing the Internet
• Mediation Questionaire
• Cover Letter
• Confidentiality Agreement

The Options

• Panel Discussion

Redefining The Mediation Room - Tools and Resources

• Going Online
  
  • email
    
  • the "web"
    
  • Sample Mediator Sites
    First Mediation Corporation (Jeff Krivis)
    The Mediation Center (Jim Melamed)
    
  • Working with Documents Online (attaching files; embedding urls in email)

• Mediation Information & Resource Center (MIRC) at www.mediate.com

• Online Forums
  
  • MIRC Mediators' Forum
    
  • TMC Case Forum
    
  • Counsel Connect ADR Discussion
    

• Other Web Sites of Interest:
  
  • Maryland's Mediate-Net
    
  • Virtual Magistrate
    
  • Online Ombuds Office
    
  • The Online Ombuds Office - Article by Ethan Katsh
    
  • On Line Dispute Resolution Conference
    
  • Creating an Environment for Online Dispute Resolution
    

• Internet Relay Chat

• Video Teleconferencing

• Legal Research Online

The Minefields

• Panel Discussion
• Ten Tips

Getting Closure of the Case

• Panel Discussion
• Mediator's Proposal