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Michael Lewis: Specialization and the Negatives that Go Along with It – Video

Michael Lewis discusses the increase in specialization in mediation as coming from lawyers as well as an internal pressure within the field. He senses there is a loss of experience and understanding if mediators narrow their experience by specializing.

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Michael Lewis

Michael K. Lewis, Esq. is widely recognized for his extraordinary ability to resolve the most complex disputes in virtually every area of law. He has successfully mediated and arbitrated hundreds of complex, multi-party, high profile matters. Mr. Lewis has a bachelor's degree in government from Dartmouth College and a law… MORE >

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