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Ethics in Mediation: Understanding ABA Formal Opinion 518
In this episode, we explore the American Bar Association’s pivotal Formal Opinion 518, issued October 15, 2025, on the ethical duties of lawyer-mediators. Discover why clarity, neutrality, and truthfulness are essential when attorneys serve as third-party neutrals in mediation settings—not advocates. We break down how ABA Model Rule 2.4 requires mediators to clearly explain their role to unrepresented parties and distinguish it from traditional client representation. Learn how Rule 8.4(c) further reinforces the obligation to avoid deception, dishonesty, and misrepresentation when…
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