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4-6. Contact with the Mediator before the Session


The mediator may schedule a brief joint conference with counsel before the mediation session to discuss matters such as the scheduling of the mediation, the procedures to be followed, the nature of the case, which client representatives will attend, and if the ADR L.R. 4-7 written statements should be exchanged by counsel.  Under appropriate circumstances, ex parte conferences with the parties before the mediation may be helpful.  Such ex parte conferences may occur if all parties consent.


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