Power Imbalances in Mediation and How the Mediator Can Deal with Them

Power imbalances are among the most common challenges mediators face, testing the boundary between protecting fairness and preserving neutrality. This session examines various forms of imbalance, including information asymmetries, sophistication disparities, and financial pressure. Suitable for mediators at any stage of practice, the session will leave participants with a toolkit of process-based interventions and a clearer sense of when intervention has gone far enough.

Presenter Bio

Allie is a Principal at LK Law and an accredited mediator who regularly handles mediation matters in the Magistrates and District Courts. In her mediation practice, she brings a wealth of experience gained over more than 15 years advising public and private clients on a wide range of commercial investigations and disputes in Australia, Europe and the United States.  Allie writes and speaks on topics including mediation, ethics, technology and the law, and insolvency.