Roundtable: Opening Statements

Facilitator: Amanda Cook, Esq.

Topic: Opening Statements

CLE: 1 ethics

Details:

Amanda Cook, Esq. will facilitate a conversation about the various elements of an opening statement in the mediation process.  She will talk about the do's and don'ts, the different interests and needs of the parties and different considerations mediators have when making opening statements.  This will be a great opportunity for new mediators to gain some knowledge about how experienced mediators formulate their opening statements.

Background:

Amanda C. Cook is an attorney and mediator who focuses in the areas of family law, estate planning, and estate administration. Her practice, Cook Law & Mediation Services, is a boutique law firm located in the North Hills.  She is currently the Secretary of the board of the Mediation Council of Western Pennsylvania.  Contact Amanda at 412-366-8980, accook@pittlawyers.com, or at pittlawyers.com.