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Forgiveness In Mediation with Mediator Eileen Barker

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Conflict is not fully resolved unless there is forgiveness. At its core, forgiveness involves the healing of hurt and anger while releasing animosity between the parties involved. Unfortunately, many mediations end without addressing the underlying issues fueling the dispute and rely on partial solutions and monetary settlements instead. When parties harbor a desire for revenge, it further complicates matters and can perpetuate conflict, even when a settlement has been reached.

This session will explore how mediators can reset the table. Learn strategies to guide parties toward genuine healing and resolution, fostering an environment where repair can occur. By prioritizing emotional closure, mediators can turn disputes into meaningful opportunities for growth and understanding.

Eileen Barker is an accomplished mediator and a pioneer in integrating forgiveness and healing into conflict resolution. A former litigator, she has dedicated over 30 years to mediation, exploring forgiveness as a tool for resolving conflict and fostering peace.

For nearly 20 years, Eileen has taught and coached forgiveness internationally, training mediators, lawyers, and judges through the Forgiveness Training Institute. In 2016, she received the Champion of Forgiveness Award from the Worldwide Forgiveness Alliance alongside Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Previously, Eileen worked as a trial attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice and as a commercial litigator. She has taught at UC Berkeley Law, UC San Francisco Law, Creighton University, and elsewhere.

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Eileen Barker

Eileen Barker is a mediator based in San Rafael, CA who specializes in helping parties achieve amicable resolutions in business, employment and family conflicts.  She teaches classes on mediation, conflict resolution and forgiveness and is an Adjunct Professor of Law at UC Berkeley. MORE >

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Jeff Kichaven

Jeff Kichaven is one of America’s leading mediators. He’s “Ranked in Chambers – Band 1” on the USA – Nationwide list, and Lexology (f/k/a Who’s Who Legal) has honored him as a Global Elite Thought Leader in mediation. Jeff is an Honors Graduate of Harvard Law School and a Phi… MORE >

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Natalie J. Armstrong-Motin

Natalie J. Armstrong Motin is a Mediation Business Strategist | ADR Practice Development Consultant | Social Media Marketing Management for mediators and arbitrators around the world. She is the founder of Will Work For Food, host of the Idle Chat video series for the ABA's Section for Dispute Resolution, and… MORE >

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Jean Lawler

I help Attorneys and Parties simplify and resolve Complex Insurance, Civil & Commercial Litigation, Professional Liability, ADA and Cyber/Privacy Litigation by finding SOLUTIONS that bring RESOLUTION and CLOSURE so that the Parties can get on with their businesses and lives unencumbered by the uncertainties, risks and expense of litigation. I… MORE >

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David Shraga

Negotiator, Litigator and Mediator Specializing in Entertainment, Intellectual Property, and Media Matters David Shraga brings legal sophistication, sound business judgment, and executive experience to every dispute he handles.= He’s led legal and business affairs at premiere global studios, overseen countless negotiations and productions, and advised some of the world’s most… MORE >

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