The ADR and In-House Counsel Sections of the Detroit Bar Present:
Mediation as a Business Tool: Strategy, Risk, and Ethical Considerations
Thursday, April 30, 2026
3-4 p.m.
Zoom Format
Mediation is more than a procedural step in litigation—it is often a strategic business decision. This program examines how counsel and decision-makers evaluate enterprise risk, manage high-volume dispute portfolios, and determine when routine matters require broader alignment with business leadership. Panelists will explore how legal strategy intersects with organizational objectives, how risk is assessed beyond the individual dispute, and how ethical boundaries shape effective mediation advocacy, including key insights from American Bar Association Formal Opinion 518. Attendees will gain practical guidance on preparation, settlement authority, portfolio risk management, and professional responsibility to approach mediation with clarity, discipline, and sound judgment.
Presenters:
Luis Gomez, Chair, In-House Counsel Section, Detroit Bar, Lead Counsel, Global Class Actions, Ford Motor Company
Harshitha Ram Chair, ADR Section, Detroit Bar; Arbitrator & Mediator, Ram ADR, LLC
$15 Members
$30 non-members
Judges free
Please email slawkillinger@detroitlawyer.org with any questions you might have regarding registration. To become a Detroit Bar Association Member, please visit https://www.detroitlawyer.org/join
The information provided in this programming does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available are for general informational purposes only.