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While mediators often assist in the creation of near miracles behind closed doors, our miraculous work and effective approaches are...

From the Mediate.com interview series -- a conversation with Howard Gadlin about his chapter in the book Evolution of a...

Also known as the 95 percent law, Peter Sage calls it the law of conformity.  If you hang out with...

PGP Mediation Blog by Phyllis G. PollackRecently, I conducted a mediation which from the moment I introduced myself, I knew...

IndisputablyIn a recent presentation to mediators in Michigan, I asked the audience to describe what was frustrating in their mediations. ...

Click here for the JAMS ADR Blog In a recent episode of Arbitrate.com’s “Arbitration Conversation,” JAMS CEO Chris Poole speaks...

Have you wondered, when might it be necessary to bring in a mediator or, how does a mediator help families...

JAMS ADR Blog by Chris PooleHon. Betty Weinberg Ellerin (Ret.) and Hon. Sherry Klein Heitler (Ret.) served on the bench...

The Mediation Clinic attached to the University of Strathclyde (“The Mediation Clinic”) in Glasgow, Scotland, recently won the ‘Community Contribution...

JAMS ADR Blog by Chris PooleCristina Pereyra-Alvarez started her professional journey in Mexico City, where she earned her first law...

“Birth is involuntary. Death is inevitable. Such is life. It begins with a single inhalation. It ends with a single exhalation. In between, we...

One of the Primary Recommendations of the Mediate.com Task Force on Online Mediation is to update mediation practice and ethical...

Envision you are about to travel on a journey from a place of conflict to a place called resolution.  As...

Beyond Mediation: The Collaborative Practice Experience Collaborative Practice is a process to resolve family law conflict without the use of...

This paper is based on a keynote speech delivered to the Nebraska Mediation Association on August 6, 2020. Nearly 18...

The Online Mediation Marketing Committee consisted of the following members: Chair: Susan Guthrie Members: Michael Aurit, Gabrielle Hartley and Alberto...

This report is prepared on behalf of the members of the Mentoring and Consultation subcommittee, all of whom are actively...

A common question at my initial free consultation with clients is, “Will I need to have a lawyer?” or, “Am...

Over the past year, we have been forced to learn to use virtual technologies. Many have come to appreciate, even...

A Little Context: In my work as a volunteer mediator in in both court referred cases and divorce and family...

Mediate.com is seeking to highlight younger mediators with unique paths in our field. Please enjoy this story of entry into the mediation...

In the Spring of 2021 Mediate.com hosted a essay contest. The winner of the contest was to be awarded a scholarship to...

I’m very pleased to announce that Mediate.com, as an additional Membership benefit, is now hosting monthly online conversations with top...

Introducing the New Arbitrate.com! After many months of work, we are very proud to announce the launch of the new Arbitrate.com, sporting...

I know we’ve only just begun 2021, but so far my favorite mediation book I've read this year is Evolution...

Background It was during late March 2020, soon after the pandemic first made global headlines, that a group of leading mediators and...

Before determining any processes in a two-step mediation and arbitration (med-arb), start with contemplating whether it is a good idea...

Originally published in AACSB.During the pandemic, business leaders can learn from educators about overcoming the communication challenges that video conferencing...

Considering how strange this year has been, it was still an unusual day at work, last week – two zoom...

As an extraordinary year draws to a close and a brighter one (hopefully) beckons, we consider whether the compromises and...