Mediation skills for lawyers (SOLVE Methodology) Part 3: Resolving the Issues in Mediation

This advanced two-hour workshop centers on the closing phase of the mediation process (SOLVE methodology), providing lawyers with tools to guide clients toward resolution and closure in mediation. Participants examine how to evaluate settlement options, frame proposals, close the last gap and ensure agreements that are practical, sustainable, and aligned with client interests.

The session combines expert commentary with scenario-based reflection to enhance participants’ confidence and skill in concluding mediated settlements.

Key learning objectives:

• Implement SOLVE mediation principles to advance and finalize mediated negotiations.

• Facilitate option development and structured decision-making.

• Balance creative settlement design with legal soundness.

• Apply negotiation and concession strategies anchored in client needs.

• Collaborate with mediators to convert progress into actionable outcomes.

• Draft clear and enforceable settlement agreements reflecting mediated terms.

• Reflect on lessons learned to strengthen future advocacy in mediation.

Tailored for legal professionals committed to mastering the resolution phase, this course empowers participants to turn dialogue into durable agreements using the SOLVE mediation framework.