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The Multi-Purpose Attorney: The Interpreting Attorney-Mediator, Catherine Gramajo
The Multi-Purpose Attorney: The Interpreting Attorney-Mediator, Catherine Gramajo
Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Law Journal
The attorney-mediator may be a beneficial hybrid, but what happens when another layer is added to the attorney's functions? Specifically, what happens when the attorney takes on the role of both mediator and interpreter? Part I will provide a brief overview of the increasing role of attorneys as mediators, as well as an overview of the guidelines for mediators and interpreters. Part II examines the importance of language and culture in mediation, particularly focusing on the vital function of the interpreter in the United States. Given the variety of languages spoken in the United States, interpreters are becoming an essential …