Pro Bono Mediations

(a) Pro bono mediations include those matters in which the mediator determines one or both parties are unable to pay their share of the mediator’s posted fee. (b) Any party who is unable to pay their share of the mediator’s posted fee must complete a form requesting pro bono services available from the Clerk of the Court or the ADR Administrator. See Exhib it 13. (c) If one or more parties are unable to pay their share of the mediator’s fee, the other party or parties may still pay their share of the mediator’s fee, but will not be required to pay any portion of the non-paying party’s share of the fee.

(d) The mediator may agree to a reduced fee for one or more parties so long as it does not render him or her unable to serve due to lack of neutrality. 39 LBR 9019-6: Panel of Qualified Neutrals (a) The Bankruptcy Court shall establish and maintain a Panel of Qualified Neutrals (the “Panel”) who have offered to serve as mediators or case evaluators for the possible resolution of matters referred to the Program. (b) Neutrals may serve as members of the Panel for five-year terms without the need to re-apply. (c) Applications to serve as a member of the Panel shall be submitted to the ADR Administrator by the deadlines established by the Court, shall set forth the qualifications See Exhibit 14. described below, and should conform to forms promulgated by the Court.

(d) Applicants must agree to mediate at least one pro bono matter per year.