As a result of the COVID19 pandemic, and the social distancing that entails, more and more mediators are engaging in shuttle mediation. But a few words of caution. Don’t let these rather extreme circumstances drive a process that can do more harm than good. Shuttle mediation is absolutely the correct course where the presence of the both parties will cause a visceral and unhelpful reaction that will undermine the conflict resolution process. A good example of this is where