A Practice Note explaining issues for counsel to consider when preparing a client to participate in a mediation session. This Note describes factors that may affect counsel's approach to client preparation, such as the procedural posture of the dispute, voluntary versus mandatory mediation, the appropriate client representative to participate, and the involvement of third parties in the dispute. It also explains mediation issues counsel should discuss with the client, including the general mediation process, confidentiality, and a framework for analyzing substantive issues.