I’ve said that a good mediator is a combination of hard work, talent, and good training. It’s important not to overlook the education component. The greatest trial lawyer in the world is worthless if ...

Preparing your client for mediation can ensure that the mediation process is productive and not a frustrating, anxiety-producing event. While settlement is always preferable, it is not the only ...

After participating in hundreds of mediations—first as outside counsel, then as corporate counsel, and now as a neutral mediator—I’ve seen the same dynamic play out repeatedly. Despite a shared ...

Mediation is a process of dispute resolution in which a neutral third party facilitates negotiations among adversaries and seeks, but does not impose, a settlement of the dispute. Complex mediation ...