1. What is the definition of mediation? Is it a type of alternative dispute resolution? 2. How does it differ from arbitration? 3. What are the qualifications to be a mediator? Does one have to be a judge? A lawyer? Does one have to have passed a bar exam? 4. What kinds of matters get mediated? 5. When would one choose mediation over a lawsuit or a court action? 6. Do mediators (the presiding "judge") make rulings/decisions in mediations? If not, who makes them? 7. What is the role of the mediator? 8. Can mediation be used as a liquidated damage in a contract? What is the definition of "liquidated damage?" 9. Do you think you have a personality suited to mediation (if you had a dispute?) Why or why not? 10. Are the rules of evidence and court procedure used in mediation? If not, what rules are used?