No. A mediator does not provide legal advice and cannot do so under Minnesota Rule 114. The whole premise of mediation is self-determination, meaning the participants or parties determine the outcome themselves.

Sherry Ann Bruckner practiced law for twenty years, and remains a licensed attorney, which gives her insight and understanding into the conflict situations people face. However, as the mediator, she remains neutral and impartial. If an agreement is reached, the participants or parties decide what is says.