Mediation After ABA Opinion 518: Ethical Boundaries, Mediator Proposals, and the
About this program
This program takes a close look at the practical and ethical impact of American Bar Association Formal Opinion 518 on modern mediation practice. The discussion will be centered on mediator neutrality, party self-determination, and the limits of delegation, as Robert M. Cohen and Jeffrey S. Kravitz conduct an in-depth interview with nationally recognized neutral and mediation thought leader Jeff Kichaven about new ABA limits on mediator proposals, ethical issues and how mediators and lawyers are advised to act.
This OnDemand CLE program earns 0.5 hours of Legal Ethics credit in California. It aired February 5, 2026 and features Jeff Kichaven.
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