The Art of Bracketing with Patricia Prince, Diana Maier, Tia Welch Maerz and Kari Erickson Levine

Bracketing adds a sophisticated and flexible instrument to a mediator’s toolbox. This presentation will cover various forms of “bracketing” such as conditional offers, private ranges, and specific numbers, as well as the many ways brackets can facilitate resolution.  We will also discuss common assumptions made, benefits and drawbacks  of different bracketing methods, timing considerations, and best practices for avoiding bracketing pitfalls and ethical dilemmas.