Co-Chair
Blazo Nedic
Co-Chair
Joan
Stearns Johnsen
Mediation Committee
The Mediation Committee focuses on laws, practices and procedures relating to the mediation, conciliation, and negotiation of transnational disputes, as well as other alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes. The committee seeks to advance the information available to the international legal community about such processes and techniques for implementing them; to contribute to the development of improved practices and ethical standards in the field; and to draw attention to legal developments and problems relating to mediation and ADR. Additionally, the Mediation Committee works with the following IBA committees to form the Dispute Resolution Section: Arbitration, Class Action Committee, Litigation, Negligence and Damages.
Forthcoming conferences and webinars View All Conferences
Democracy in crisis: the role of access to justice
03 Jul 2025 1300 - 1430 BST
Webinar
IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
02 Nov - 07 Nov 2025
Toronto , Canada
IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026
04 Oct - 09 Oct 2026
Copenhagen , Denmark
Projects
Guidelines on the use of generative artificial intelligence in mediation
These guidelines were prepared by the IBA Mediation Committee, reflecting our commitment to exploring the role of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in mediation practice. The growing use of AI presents an unprecedented opportunity to facilitate mediation by improving efficiency, reducing costs, and broadening access to justice, provided that AI is integrated into mediations with appropriate safeguards.
Publications
Guidelines on the use of generative AI in mediation
These guidelines were prepared by the IBA Mediation Committee, reflecting our commitment to exploring the role of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in mediation practice
Released on Jun 19, 2025
India: The Mediation Act 2023 - will the ADR wave pick up momentum?
An overview of the Mediation Act 2023. The Act provides for a comprehensive framework to promote and invigorate mediation as a successful mode of alternate dispute resolution.
Released on Mar 11, 2024
How might new mediation laws change the future of litigation?
Mediation as a concept within law isn’t new. However, in the last two decades, the European Union has made great efforts to push mediation as an alternative to court- based litigation to achieve a “balanced relationship between mediation and judicial proceedings”. However, the general consensus is that we’re still far from this goal. Why is this, and what changes might recent laws have on the future of mediation as a resolution tool?
Released on Mar 11, 2024
Winning at mediation!
Focusing on beating your adversary and 'winning the mediation' rather than obtaining the best result for your client ignores the nature of negotiation—agreement is voluntary.
Released on Mar 10, 2024
Subcommittees and other groups
The Mediation Committee also coordinates the activities of the following subcommittees/working groups.
- Mediation Committee Advisory Board
- Mediation Techniques Subcommittee
- State Mediation Subcommittee
- Young Mediators Subcommittee
Join us on LinkedIn
If you are a member of the Mediation Committee, for additional networking opportunities, programs, interviews with fellow members and tips all exclusive to members, join our LinkedIn page at: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9513896/.