The Mediator’s Edge: Experience, Intuition, and the Skills That Endure with Lawrence Kolin on the Practice Playbook Podcast #551

January 13, 2026

In a profession increasingly shaped by AI, virtual platforms, and rapid technological change, it is easy to believe that success depends on mastering the newest tools. In this episode, we take a different approach. Susan Guthrie is joined by veteran mediator and arbitrator Lawrence Kolin for a grounded, insightful conversation about what actually gets cases settled and…

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Susan Guthrie

Immediate Past Chair of the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution, Susan E. Guthrie is a nationally recognized leader at the intersection of legal innovation, dispute resolution, and entrepreneurial practice-building. With over three decades of experience as an attorney and mediator, Susan now dedicates her work to helping professionals build future-proof,… MORE