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In the debut episode of the AAA’s new Mediation Podcast, former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot reflects on her journey from...

[This article first appeared in the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (January 5, 2026) and is published here with permission.] In October...

Why the most successful neutrals are rethinking how they practice, price, and position themselves If you want to understand where...

Most of us never agreed to be part of this experiment, yet here we are. Social media entered daily life...

Empathy, a key core competency in mediation, is not merely a personality trait, but fulfills a methodological function: it builds...

In this episode, Colin chats with Sateesh Nori, a lawyer, law professor, and author on the leading edge of AI...

Table of Contents Next INTRODUCTION: ABOUT THIS BOOK So, what exactly counts as “a book” these days? In the pre-digital...

In an era where artificial intelligence is speeding up legal workflows (for attorneys, arbitrators, and mediators) and transforming document review,...

For several years now, I have recapped the most important new about Organizational Ombuds. Full details are available on my...

In this episode, Ian speaks with Dr. Pablo Cortés, who is a full professor with a chair in Civil Justice...

If you want a clearer, steadier, and more grounded start to 2026, this episode offers the essential year-end reflection every legal...

The practice of court-annexed mediation is currently undergoing a significant shift. It is moving from being an "alternative" to becoming...

Kluwer Mediation Blog This year, I think I have seen more articles on why and how NOT to make New...

Reprinted from Tammy Lenski's blog and from Coca-Cola's newsletter. The holidays can be a cheerful time — with plenty of...

The laudable, if not elusive, goal of mediator certification is a topic of debate almost as old as the profession...

Ah yes….the season is here. Maybe it’s even already started for you; Work parties, family gatherings, functions with friends, and...

Abstract The mediation profession stands at a precarious crossroads, oscillating between its historical roots in community volunteerism and its modern...

Occasionally a Court will send over a civil case for facilitative mediation. The order arrives and names are reviewed for...

Holiday traditions have created happy family memories. Stockings hung on the chimney with care, the smell of hot chocolate in...

Family mediators frequently work with separating couples described as “high conflict.” The phrase appears neutral, professional, and clinically descriptive. But...

A Working Analysis for Dispute Resolution Professionals The Executive Order on Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence sets...

Recently my colleagues Leah Wing, Chris Draper, and Scott Cooper, and I began discussing the possibility of governing the development...

If you want more clarity, higher revenue, and a smoother path into 2026, this episode is your essential year-end roadmap. November is...

In this episode, Ian MacDuff chats with ODR leaders Dan Rainey, Leah Wing, and Chris Draper to talk about their...

By directing a new Executive Order, the President on November 24th, established what is called the Genesis Mission, an ambitious...

Summary: This video captures a roundtable discussion featuring Jim Melamed, a pioneer in online dispute resolution (ODR). The discussion centers...

Republished with permission by: Will Work For Food Our special guests this week, Prof Ellen Waldman Dispute Prevention Specialist for Institute...

In this episode, Ian interviews ODR pioneer John Helie. John founded ConflictNet in 1988 as a communication forum and information...

1. The Paradigm Shift in Dispute Resolution: From Intuition to Algorithmic Determinism The landscape of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is...

Table of Contents Next SECTION 1:THE MEDIATE.COM JOURNEY The Mediate.com Team Mediate.com is now entering our 30th year of operation....