Mediation is an opportunity for all parties involved in a disagreement, to come together to bridge the gap between their differences and reach a resolution that works for everyone. The mediator’s duty is to employ their patience, experience, training and neutral perspective to encourage the parties to resolve their differences. Mediations present opportunities in an arena where oftentimes there is conflict and impasse. Your mediator is not the judge or arbitrator in your case, and does not make rulings. The mediator’s main function is to encourage each party to engage in a constructive and productive discussion that ultimately leads to a resolution of the dispute.