The District of Columbia Application For Informal Mediation Conference is a form used to initiate a dispute resolution process. It is an agreement between parties to resolve their dispute without going to court. The Application allows parties to have a facilitated discussion with a trained neutral mediator who helps them reach a mutually-agreed resolution. The Application includes information about the dispute, the parties involved, the proposed mediator, and the proposed date, time, and location of the mediation conference. The District of Columbia Application For Informal Mediation Conference is available in two forms: one for the public and one for District of Columbia government agencies.