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Letter to the Editor

Aug. 18, 2010

Concerns Over Diversity in Mediation Offers Novel Solution

By Nancy L. Vanderlip of ITT Corp.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR COLUMN

Jeff Kichaven's article, "Diversity in Mediation: Here's How" (August 13), in addition to being exceptionally well-written, raises a specific problem (lack of diversity in mediators) and offers a novel solution. He proposes that lawyers take this pledge: "In any case where I am being compensated at market rates for my services, I will compensate the mediator at market rates as well."

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