In response to COVID-19, York Mediations began to offer videoconference mediations to all clients.  Lawyers worry that video conference mediations cannot be as effective as in person mediations. With some advanced planning, videoconference mediations are working as well, or sometimes better, than in person. Wendy York is happy to discuss videoconference mediations with you.

Please see quotes from lawyers, below, regarding their experience. 

"In the midst of these strange times, and despite my own whining, Judge York successfully navigated the video mediation format with ease.  Not surprisingly she made the experience productive and enjoyable...and we settled a substantial case!  Having the client meet the Judge over video prior to the mediation helped a lot.  I would urge my fellow plaintiff's lawyers to try it."

“Due to travel restrictions and COVID19 concerns, we initially decided to cancel our mediation with Judge Wendy York. Judge York encouraged us all to give video conferencing a try and we are so glad we did. It was easy to set up-- even for my out-of-state 75 year old adjuster. We soon forgot that we were all appearing via video and were able to focus on the case at hand. Judge York was still able to build rapport with all the participants and resolve the case successfully. During this time of uncertainty and restrictions, I would really recommend giving video conferencing a try.”

“We had a very difficult and contentious case scheduled for mediation with Judge York in late March, soon after the COVID-19 restrictions were imposed by the Governor.  I had never used videoconferencing, and Judge York had only done a few prior to our mediation.  Not only did Judge York navigate the challenges of videoconferencing without a single hitch, she was able to resolve a case that I thought had no chance whatsoever of settling.  Judge York took the time to videoconference with me prior to the mediation to discuss the case and to ensure I was comfortable with the technology.   It was most definitely a pleasant and enjoyable experience and an option I hope to use with Judge York on a regular basis in the future.”