Category: Mediation Practice

When Jeremy Lack asked me if I would give this tribute to Michael, I felt immediately inadequate for the task....

Introduction Mediation training developed in the 1970s and 1980s assumed a world very different from today’s hyper-connected digital environment. Back...

In this episode, Colin Rule interviews Professor Kelly Browe Olson about her chapter in the new book (that she also co-edited) entitled Family...

We all know that it’s bad to be biased, right? Wrong. That assumption is its own bad bias. Biases are...

In this episode, Colin Rule interviews dispute resolution giants Bernard Mayer and Peter Salem about the chapter they co-wrote in...

Dispute Resolution scholar Marjorie Corman Aaron has made freely available her full collection of Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration, and Client Counseling...

Until January 27, I hadn’t planned to develop an AI tool for dispute resolution . That changed when I Zoomed...

Also see "Mediation Past, Present & Future – Our Evolution from Physical to Digital Mediation" by Jim Melamed and "Reflections...

For beginner mediators, practicing the so-called mediators ‘toolbox of skills’ are a good way of making the mental shift in...

Introduction Professionals in law, dispute resolution, and medicine—such as attorneys, mediators, arbitrators, and physicians—have historically been slow to adopt new...

You said: What are the most constructive and creative ways of utilizing ChatGPT for purposes of assisting parties to reach...

Also See: "Mediation Past, Present & Future – Our Evolution from Physical to Digital Mediation" with Jim Melamed and "The...

Artificial intelligence offers fascinating possibilities. ChatGPT and other very powerful AI systems have found their way into almost all areas...

Mediation is much more than a structured process for resolving disputes—it is an emotional journey, as Jharna Jagtiani insightfully points...

The concept of agency has long been considered a cornerstone of mediation. The idea that parties in conflict have the...

Also see: "Reflections on APFM’s Keynote: The Evolution of Family Mediation" with Susan Guthrie and "The Future of Family Mediation:...

In this episode, Colin Rule interviews Jennifer Shack, Director of Research at RSI, about the chapter she co-wrote with Donna Shestowsky in the...

How Can ChatGPT help participants in divorce mediation with their document review? Here is what ChatGPT said: ChatGPT can be...

This article is 100% generated by ChatGPT: 1. Summarizing Complex Terms ✅ Upload divorce agreements, prenuptial contracts, and financial disclosures.✅...

I find myself regularly asked, “what do I need to do to become a mediator?” While I do not pretend...

Tye Bourdony recently posed the question “How do mediators get better?”. The primary points of the article are neatly summarized...

Justice is a cornerstone of society and a fundamental right that every citizen deserves to access. However, justice is not...

On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, Mediate.com hosted our "Great Reads book club event with Michael Lang about his book entitled The Guide to Reflective Practice in...

Have you ever walked into a room and felt calm or energized instantly? This paper proposes that this is our...

We have received word that Marshall Peter, a long-time much heralded special education and mediation advocate, has passed away.  Here...

The Inclusive Model of Mediation (IMM) creates an impactfulexperience by centering on participants' feelings and values. This articleshares key insights,...

In addition to promoting a great APFM 2025 Conference and Plenary session, the text that follows is an example of...

APFM Keynote Panel: "The Mediation Journey: From Origins to Present Day and Beyond" March 12, 2025 Join us online for...

Mediation and arbitration are dynamic legal career options that draw on a combination of hard and soft skills. Both professions...

Mediation is an essential tool in alternative dispute resolution, with hundreds of mediations occurring daily across Canada and developed countries....