Fisher Phillips is proud to serve as a Silver Sponsor of the American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law’s 20th Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference.
Fisher Phillips at the Conference
Best Practices for Mediating Employment Disputes
Thursday, November 5, 2026
2:30–3:45 p.m.
Fisher Phillips partner Emily N. Litzinger is a panelist for this session, exploring practical strategies for making employment mediation more effective.
Using a series of hypotheticals, the panelists will discuss how to determine the right time for mediation, select an effective mediator, and prepare counsel and clients for the settlement process. The program will also cover strategies for mediation day, including setting a constructive tone, managing expectations, evaluating opening offers, using brackets and mediator’s proposals, and addressing challenges that may arise when finalizing settlement agreements.
Panelists:
Preparing for a More Effective Employment Mediation
Successful mediation requires more than showing up at the negotiating table. The timing, preparation, participants, and negotiation strategy can all influence whether the process leads to a practical resolution.
Fisher Phillips helps employers prepare for and navigate employment mediation by:
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