Mediation After ABA Opinion 518
About this program
ABA Formal Opinion 518, issued by ABA Standing Committee on Ethics (Oct. 15, 2025) applies to lawyers acting as mediators and also addresses the role of attorneys in mediation. This presentation will address how Formal Opinion 518 applies to the ethics of mediation, both for mediators and attorneys practicing before them.
This OnDemand CLE program earns 1 hour of Legal Ethics credit in California. It aired April 29, 2026 and features Jeff Kichaven and Joel A. Osman.
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