Category: About Mediation

Mindful Self-Compassion and the Mediator
October 9, 2025These days, we often hear the words "mindfulness" and "self-compassion." We hear them so often that it is easy to...
By Louise R. Zito, Beth Karassik
The Art of AI Prompting in Dispute Resolution Practice
October 9, 2025This blog post originally appeared in Indisputably. The quality of AI outputs depends on users’ skill in inputting good prompts....
By John Lande
Lessons from the Table and Hard-Won Wisdom A Dialogue Between Veteran and Emerging Mediators (video)
October 7, 2025Republished with permission by: Will Work For Food Our special guests this week, Jeff Kichaven, David Shraga, and Michael Schwimmer present...
By Jeff Kichaven, David Shraga, Natalie J. Armstrong-Motin, Jean Lawler
Rethinking the Aims of Mediation: From Broad Promises to Targeted Goals
October 6, 2025Introduction Since the latter half of the twentieth century, mediation has spread across the globe as a complement to court...
By Christian Radu Chereji
Mediate.com’s ‘Rising Tides: Raising the Standards of Mediation’ Conference
October 6, 2025- Full Info and Register Here - The Rising Tides Conference is your opportunity to elevate your practice, connect with leaders in...
By Clare Fowler, Colin Rule, Bridget McCormack, Susan Guthrie, Tracey Frisch, Stephen Kotev, Chuck Doran, Bob Bordone
The Limitations of Mediator Proposals
October 2, 2025I. Introduction Much has been said and written about the subject of mediator proposals used to potentially close a deal...
By Paul Monicatti
Understanding Your Perfect Client: The Key to a Thriving Practice on The Practice Playbook Podcast
September 29, 2025Susan Guthrie welcomes you back to The Practice Playbook Podcast with a focus on one of the most important shifts...
By Susan Guthrie
Ethics in Mediation: The Subtle Terrain of Conflict of Interest
September 29, 2025Not long ago, I was appointed as a mediator in a two-party conflict. One of the parties was known to...
By Tara Ollapally
Mediate’s Statewide Banners Expand the Geography of Your Online Mediation Practice!
September 29, 2025For your best mediation advertising coverage, get a Mediate.com Statewide Banner! When a visitor comes to Mediate.com, we are able...
By Clare Fowler, Colin Rule, Jim Melamed
ICODR Standards for AI in ODR Focus on Ethical and Practical Considerations for Using AI in Dispute Resolution Processes
September 27, 2025ICODR (International Council for Online Dispute Resolution) standards for AI in ODR (Online Dispute Resolution) focus on ethical and practical...
By Colin Rule
Optimizing Online Mediation: Balancing Automation, AI & the Human Touch
September 24, 2025Summary: This video captures a roundtable discussion featuring Jim Melamed, a pioneer in online dispute resolution (ODR). The discussion centers...
By Jim Melamed
The Role of In House Counsel in Mediation with Cindy Randall, VP, Deputy General Counsel, Microsoft
September 22, 2025Republished with permission by: Will Work For Food Our special guest this week, Cindy Randall, VP, Deputy General Counsel, Microsoft, will...
By Jeff Kichaven, Natalie J. Armstrong-Motin, David Shraga, Jean Lawler
Alternative Dispute Resolution – The Amika Way
September 19, 2025In a society increasingly dependent on technology and globalization, effective and amiable dispute resolution processes are critical. Alternative Dispute Resolution...
By P Madhava Rao
Albie Davis – 1937-2025
September 15, 2025Albie Muldavin Davis, a pioneering figure in community mediation, conflict resolution and gender equity, died peacefully on April 26 at...
By Albie Davis, Jim Melamed
Access to Justice in Construction Conflicts: The Case for More Mediation
September 15, 2025Construction disputes are rarely simple or inexpensive, they often involve multiple parties, insurance companies, and technical experts. For small contractors,...
By James C. Earle
Expanding Access to Justice with Mediation – The AAA-ICDR Foundation Podcast Ep. 2
September 9, 2025How do we bring dispute resolution to everyone, not just those who can afford court? In this episode of the...
By Bridget McCormack, Tracey Frisch
Trump, Ukraine and Russia
September 9, 2025Dear Donald, I hope you don’t mind us being on a first name basis. Since we are all equal in...
By Peter Adler
Can Mediation Ease the Debt Recovery Crisis in Bangladesh? A Critical Evaluation
September 9, 2025“An ounce of mediation is worth a pound of arbitration and a ton of litigation!” — Joseph Grynbaum The banking...
By Md. Ala Uddin
Mastering Mediation Advocacy: Essential Skills for the Modern Litigator
September 5, 2025In a recent New York Law Journal article, John Siffert and co-author Nelson Timken propose that litigators start to view...
By Nelson Edward Timken, John Siffert
The Peacemaker’s Paradigm: A Guide to Advanced Mediation Advocacy for Attorneys
August 26, 2025Summary: This article explores the fundamental shift in legal practice from an adversarial litigation model to a collaborative mediation advocacy...
By Nelson Edward Timken
How Stress Hijacks Mediation—and What You Can Do About It with Ben Stich
August 25, 2025Republished with permission by: Will Work For Food Mediation often asks people to engage in their most thoughtful, collaborative selves, right...
By Jean Lawler, Natalie J. Armstrong-Motin, Jeff Kichaven, David Shraga
Make Money Mediating #541: Build It Like a CEO: The Tech You Need to Run a Successful Practice with Melissa Brogdon
August 25, 2025Melissa Brogdon, CEO and co-founder of Fourth Party, joins Susan Guthrie for a must-listen conversation on the backbone of every...
By Susan Guthrie
Questions to Ask in a Bankruptcy Mediation
August 25, 2025Bankruptcy mediation serves as a valuable tool for resolving disputes between debtors and creditors in a collaborative and efficient manner....
By Nelson Edward Timken
AAA-ICDR® Co-Hosts NYC Future Dispute Resolution, the Third in a Series on Technology, AI’s Impact on Alternative Dispute Resolution
August 25, 2025Leaders from across legal, tech, and dispute resolution sectors will gather October 9–10, 2025 at Cardozo School of Law and AAA-ICDR...
By Bridget McCormack, Colin Rule, Diana Didia, Steven Anderson, Jen Leonard, Serena Lee, Frank Rossi, Linda Beyea, Andrea Schneider, Sasha Carbone, Luis Martinez, Robyn Weinstein
We Built Judge.ai – You Should Try It
August 19, 2025Abstract We just built Corporate America's dream and Asimov's nightmare—a machine that automates all dispute resolution. Meet Arbitrus; it's Judge.ai...
By Jack Kieffaber
Courts at a Crossroads: Why ODR Must Be the Future of Justice
August 18, 2025A rapid expansion of ODR in the courts is needed The new Stanford-LASC report, A Blueprint for Expanding Access to Justice, holds...
By Colin Rule
Online Mediation: Psychological & Practical Considerations
August 15, 2025Republished with permission by: Will Work For Food Summary: This video offers an online webinar featuring Craig Nierman, Esq., a mediator,...
By Craig Nierman, Jeff Kichaven, Natalie J. Armstrong-Motin, David Shraga, Jean Lawler
Scaling Access to Justice with ODR
August 13, 2025Imagine a court system that works for everyone, including those who can’t take time off work, can’t arrange childcare, have...
By Bridget McCormack, Colin Rule
How Technology Is Democratizing Dispute Resolution | Steve Andersen at The Hague FDR Hackathon
August 12, 2025Recorded live at the iconic Peace Palace in the Hague, at the Future Dispute Resolution Hackathon, this exclusive interview features...
By Janet Miranda, Steven Anderson
The Mediator as Likeable Badass with Alison Fragale
August 11, 2025Republished with permission by: Will Work For Food "Status" - one of the biggest determinants of our quality of life...
By Jeff Kichaven, Natalie J. Armstrong-Motin, Jean Lawler, David ShragaFeatured Members
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