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Inside the Mediation Room with Guest Colin Rule

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March 1, 2023

In this episode, Michael and Karen Aurit interview Colin Rule, CEO of Mediate.com and ODR.com, and global leader in the world of online dispute resolution. Colin has worked in the dispute resolution field for more than 25 years as a mediator, trainer, and ODR consultant. Colin founded Online Resolution, one of the first online dispute resolution (ODR) providers, in 1999 and then went on to develop ODR systems for eBay and PayPal. Colin then founded his own ODR business, Modria, which was in time sold to Tyler Technology prior to Colin joining Mediate.com and ODR.com in 2020.

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Colin Rule

Since 2020, Colin Rule is CEO of ODR.com, Inc. and Resourceful Internet Solutions, Inc., home of Mediate.com, MediateUniversity.com, Arbitrate.com and CaseloadManager.com. From 2017 to 2020, Colin was Vice President for Online Dispute Resolution at Tyler Technologies. Tyler acquired Modria.com, an ODR provider that Colin co-founded, in 2017. Previously, from 2003… MORE >

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Karen Aurit

Karen Aurit believes that mediation is best taught from the inside out. She is a trailblazing mediation entrepreneur and trainer, mindfulness expert, and Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. As Director and Co-Founder of The Aurit Center for Divorce Mediation in Arizona, she has helped thousands of people resolve their… MORE >

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Michael Aurit

Michael Aurit helps aspiring and experienced mediators reach their greatest potential. He is a nationally respected professional mediator, prominent mediation trainer, and inspiring thought leader. As Director and Co-Founder of The Aurit Center for Divorce Mediation in Arizona, he has helped thousands of people resolve their divorce and child custody… MORE >

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