Appellate mediation is available in many types of civil and family law cases and in some instances at no cost to the parties. If either party is interested in participating in appellate mediation, or has questions about the mediation program, please contact Kevin Beckwith, chief counsel to the chief judge of the Court of Appeals, at 785-291-3571 or via email at beckwithk@kscourts.org. Mediation should be explored before the parties file briefs with the court.