Arnold is the in-house counsel of Frankin Inc., a wealthy corporation that is facing a dispute with a consumer. The allegations made by the consumer can be potentially damaging for the corporation. The directors of Frankin want to avoid a trial in court. However, they are likely to get a judgment in their favor as they have a strong case. If Arnold feels that an educated jury will be favorably disposed toward Frankin Inc., which of the following alternative methods of dispute resolution should he recommend?

private trials

mediation

arbitration

summary jury trials