Mediation Settlement Day 2005 Kickoff Event

On October 6, 2005, the kick-off event for Mediation Settlement Day was held at the City Bar Association and it turned out to be a great success. Representatives from corporations, the judiciary and the broader community had a chance to meet with some of New York's leading mediators and learn more about the benefits of mediation. The highlight of the evening was a keynote address by Kenneth Feinberg, the Former Special Master of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, who shared some of his unique experiences as administrator of the fund and how he used mediation skills to resolve difficult issues.

Mediation Settlement Day is October 20 and many events are planned throughout the City to further the understanding of the mediation process and advance the use of mediation by New York's citizens, communities, businesses, and courts. The event is co-sponsored by a coalition of public service organizations, schools, court programs, and bar associations throughout New York and other states. This year, the event is designed especially to attract corporate consumers and other potential parties who could benefit from the many advantages of mediation, including the significant cost and time savings, maintaining positive business relationships, and having the opportunity to voluntarily create tailor-made solutions to their unique concerns.