42 MEDIATION PHOENIX, ARIZONA
Later That Morning
“Gentlemen, and ladies—” Connor Phillipson gazed at Davetta Castle, Caitlin’s attorney, after remembering that she was the only female attorney involved in the mediation— “the defense team for TransAde and the team for the State of Arizona are in two separate conference rooms on the other side of this office. That should give us some privacy when discussing and negotiating.
“I want to have this joint session with all the plaintiffs present to discuss the pros and cons of a mediation and then we can break out into two groups. Office A will be for the Prato family and their attorneys. My assistant, Tamela, can guide you there. Caitlin and Ms. Castle will be in Office B.” Connor pointed to the left, indicating the direction where Offic
