How MCWP Membership Elevates Your Mediation Career
Join the council trusted by judges, lawyers, and communities for over four decades - advancing mediation services across all practice areas, including family mediation and divorce mediation in PA.
MEMBERSHIP PLANS
First Year Membership
0$Valid for 12 months- Best Value
Regular Membership
100$Valid for 12 months Non-Profit Organization
250$(Up to 4 Members)Valid for 12 months
How MCWP Membership Transforms Careers
Meet Dedicated Mediators in PA
"The Mediation Council is where I come to meet some of the most dedicated mediators in the region. The advice I’ve received from members has been crucial to growing my mediation practice."
— Benjamin Feldman, Feldman Mediation & Coaching
Discover a Welcoming Community
"I didn't expect to find such a welcoming group of people with such willingness to go above and beyond to help younger mediators like me. I have found that everyone is so willing to share their experience and provide information and advice. Having these opportunities to learn from more established mediators has been such a blessing for my career."
— Nicole Dahlen, Divorce Mediation and Coaching
Grow with the MCWP
“Every opportunity I have had as a mediator has come from learning about it as a member of the Mediation Council or from someone I met at the Council”
— Bernhard Behrend, Behrend Mediation Services
Bimonthly Expert-Led Roundtable Discussions
What is it: Live, interactive, expert-led professional development sessions, with peer interaction.
The Benefits
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Rather than letting your skills stagnate, you'll stay sharp, connected, and current with evolving best practices that keep referrals flowing.
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Instead of struggling alone with complex cases, you'll tap into decades of collective wisdom from peers who've successfully navigated similar challenges.
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Handle even the trickiest cases, whether as a trusted divorce mediator or in high-stakes business disputes, with confidence, up-to-date skills, and credibility that earns the trust of clients and court partners.
Perfect for: Handling high-stakes business disputes, professional debt mediation, divorce mediation in PA, complex custody cases, or any situation where fresh perspectives and proven strategies make the difference between success and struggle.
What is it: Live, interactive, expert-led professional development sessions, with peer interaction.
Benefits:
- Rather than letting your skills stagnate, you'll stay sharp, connected, and current with evolving best practices that keep referrals flowing. - Instead of struggling alone with complex cases, you'll tap into decades of collective wisdom from peers who've successfully navigated similar challenges. - Handle even the trickiest cases, whether as a trusted divorce mediator or in high-stakes business disputes, with confidence, up-to-date skills, and credibility that earns the trust of clients and court partners.
Perfect for:
Handling high-stakes business disputes, professional debt mediation, complex custody cases, or any situation where fresh perspectives and proven strategies make the difference between success and struggle.
Social & Networking Events
What is it: In-person and virtual opportunities to deepen relationships and grow your professional profile, including our educational roundtables, signature events such as the Kaplan Lectures, Conflict Resolution Day, annual picnic, and gala.
The Benefits
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Connect face-to-face with the lawyers, judges, and established mediators who can link you to Western Pennsylvania's mediation opportunities.
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Establishing yourself as a trusted name within Western Pennsylvania's tight-knit mediation and legal community.
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Walk away from every event with new connections and opportunities.
Perfect for: Expanding into new practice areas like family mediation, professional debt mediation, breaking into court-referred cases, connecting with potential co-mediators, or simply building the professional relationships that transform occasional mediations into a thriving, referral-driven practice.
What is it: In-person and virtual opportunities to deepen relationships and grow your professional profile, including our educational roundtables, signature events such as the Kaplan Lectures, Conflict Resolution Day, annual picnic, and gala.
Benefits:
- Connect face-to-face with the lawyers, judges, and established mediators who can link you to Western Pennsylvania's mediation opportunities. - Establishing yourself as a trusted name within Western Pennsylvania's tight-knit mediation and legal community. - Walk away from every event with new connections and opportunities.
Perfect for:
Expanding into new practice areas like family mediation, professional debt mediation, breaking into court-referred cases, connecting with potential co-mediators, or simply building the professional relationships that transform occasional mediations into a thriving, referral-driven practice.
How MCWP Boosts Your Mediation Career in Western Pennsylvania
Publicly-Visible Directory Listing
What is it: A personal profile in our vetted, court-trusted public directory for mediation services in PA seen by lawyers, courts, and the public.
The Benefits
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Instead of remaining invisible to potential clients and referral sources, you'll gain discoverability among the decision-makers who control case assignments.
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Rather than competing against established mediators with unknown credentials, you'll stand out with the council’s legitimacy that immediately sets you apart.
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Your profile becomes a 24/7 referral generator - connecting you with the right clients at the exact moment they need your expertise.
Perfect for: Breaking into new practice areas, such as professional debt mediation or becoming a divorce mediator, competing for high-value cases, establishing your reputation with local courts, or simply ensuring you're visible when families and businesses are actively seeking mediation services.
What is it: A personal profile in our vetted, court-trusted public directory for mediation services in Western PA seen by lawyers, courts, and the public.
Benefits:
- Instead of remaining invisible to potential clients and referral sources, you'll gain discoverability among the decision-makers who control case assignments. - Rather than competing against established mediators with unknown credentials, you'll stand out with the council’s legitimacy that immediately sets you apart. - Your profile becomes a 24/7 referral generator - connecting you with the right clients at the exact moment they need your expertise.
Perfect for:
Breaking into new practice areas, such as professional debt mediation or becoming a divorce mediator, competing for high-value cases, establishing your reputation with local courts, or simply ensuring you're visible when families and businesses are actively seeking mediation services.
