Professional Fees and Billing in Mediation

This session will guide mediators through the practical, ethical, and professional considerations involved in structuring fees, managing billing, and sustaining a viable mediation practice. The webinar will be facilitated by 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐲𝐧 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐧, a dual-qualified lawyer, NABFAM-accredited mediator, Managing Director of Vermeulen Attorneys, and Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers. 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐯 𝐋𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫 will address the legal and practical foundations of mediation fees, including agreements to mediate, fee structures, payment terms, and managing real-world challenges such as cancellations, preparation time, and administrative costs. 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧 will explore mediation as a professional service and sustainable business, focusing on pricing models, financial viability, and how mediators position their services in a competitive professional environment. 𝐀𝐝𝐯. 𝐄𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐲𝐤 will present a thought-provoking perspective on professional value and the risk of undervaluing mediation work, encouraging mediators to set clear boundaries, avoid unsustainable fee arrangements, and align expertise with the complexity