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The Importance of the Vanishing Opening Statements in Mediation
May 29, 2025 - The Legal Intelligencer
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In recent years, many lawyers have moved away from delivering opening statements at mediation, often to save time. But are they missing a valuable opportunity?
In this article for The Legal Intelligencer, Stradley Ronon’s Pat Kingsley, partner and chair of the alternative dispute resolution practice, makes a compelling case for bringing back opening remarks. A well-crafted presentation can humanize the client, clarify key issues and shape how the opposing side assesses risk.
Read Pat’s argument in defense of the opening statement in mediations.
