Category: Mediation Policy

Introduction to the Paradox of Mandatory Voluntariness The architecture of the modern civil justice system is increasingly defined not by...

Abstract This article outlines a new professional framework for mediation that moves beyond traditional ethics to prioritize Participant Empowerment and...

Introduction: Why This Opinion Matters Now  Mediators routinely operate at the intersection of law, psychology, and negotiation. In court-connected mediation—particularly when one or...

Summary This presentation features Jim Melamed discussing the profound shift of mediation from a physical practice to a digital phenomenon,...

A Practical Explanation for Lawyers and Their Clients  If you’ve ever had a client freeze, lash out, or abruptly walk away from...

In family mediation—whether navigating custody, dependency, or guardianship—we often hide behind the phrase “Best Interests of the Child.” While it...

I have observed advocates and mediators who are the epitome of professionals. From them I’ve learned what professionalism looks like in the practice of...

Most discussions of AI governance still orbit around systems that advise, recommend, score, or generate. The legal and policy frameworks...

For my first newsletter of the year, I want to start with a goal I've set, and that is 2026...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Welcome to Mediate.com‘s ‘Great Reads’ book club with authors of recently published books in both the popular and academic presses. Our goal...

Michigan is undergoing fundamental changes in its juvenile justice system. Driven by the 2024 legislative reforms and the dedicated efforts...

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It sounds absurd at first (or I just woke up in 2035)—an Ohio lawmaker proposing a bill that bans people...

Table of Contents Next SECTION 2:MEDIATE.COM LEADERSHIP Mediate.com Early Leadership Here are a number of projects that Mediate.com has led...