Mediation After ABA Opinion 518

About this episode

This episode discusses the implications of ABA Formal Opinion 518 on the ethics of mediation for both mediators and attorneys.

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. Credits: 1.00 Hours. Credit Type: Legal Ethics. Specialty Area: Legal Malpractice Law. Original Air Date: 04/29/2026. Program Materials: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SsY5hCpZY6t8f_zHUHaT-SPDo-qQSu65/view?usp=sharing

Topics covered

• mediation
• legal ethics
• attorneys
• ABA Opinion 518
• legal malpractice

Keywords

• mediation
• ABA Opinion 518
• legal ethics
• attorneys
• legal malpractice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ABA, ABA Standing Committee on Ethics

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