We recognize the importance of mediation each October, thanks to Chief Justice Carlos Muniz of the Florida Supreme Court, who proclaimed the third week of October as Mediation Week. This week allows us to focus on the importance of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) or mediation as an effective substitute for litigation. Rather than expensive litigation and court trials, mediation offers a productive way for attorneys and clients to work together toward a resolution that avoids the drawn-out—and often very public and costly—processes of other legal proceedings. This week allows us to consider the many benefits of mediation and celebrate the process.