In the Season 2 premiere, Kate returns to work and mediates a case between a corporation and a former employee, who claims he was exposed to harmful chemicals on the job. Meanwhile, Kate clashes with a trial lawyer.

Kate takes a case in which the FBI and a hospital are at odds over a liver transplant. The negotiations become more complicated, however, when Kate discovers a patient on the donor list was bumped in order to accommodate the FBI.

Kate mediates a dispute, assigned to her by Judge Nicastro, between a fishing-boat captain and an injured deckhand. Elsewhere, Nicastro encourages Lauren to date.

A case to determine an aeronautics worker's severance package leads Kate to uncover the real circumstances surrounding the man's dismissal. Elsewhere, Lauren clashes with Ben over his handling of a settlement offer.

Kate tries to help a bankrupt client who's dealing with a drug-dealer tenant. The case catches Ben's attention when he learns the dealer's lawyer is his rival, Travis.

Justin is accused of police brutality by a man who's represented by Ben. Elsewhere, Lauren faces a possible ethics violation.

Kate and Lauren butt heads when Kate mediates a dispute between her former school and an expelled student. The case takes a turn when charges of sexual harassment surface. Elsewhere, Ben and Justin are at odds over a plea bargain for a performance artist.

Kate and Ben team up for a prison mediation and have difficulty avoiding their feelings for each other. Elsewhere, Lauren takes on a copyright case on Leo's behalf.

Kate and Ben help Nicastro navigate a dispute with a transit-workers union. Elsewhere, after buying a painting for the firm, Lauren goes to bat for artists' rights in a surprising manner.

Kate and Ben face off with Justin and DA Davidson during a negligence-complaint case. Elsewhere, Lauren starts the process for a client to buy an airline.