Reaching an agreement in principle is an important first step to bringing a matter to final resolution. But PADRE neutrals don’t simply “go dark” after that first step is achieved. Led by settlement administration veteran Niki Mendoza, PADRE’s Settlement Administration Department provides continuing neutral services post-agreement, for settlements reached by our neutrals, by the parties directly, or by other neutral providers. The Settlement Administration services we provide are done on an expedited, cost-effective, and efficient basis, tailor-made for each matter. These are critical continuing services in class actions, mass torts, MDLs, and mass arbitrations, including: