Category: About Mediation
Honoring AFCC’s 60th Anniversary
May 31, 2023This article honors the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) 60th Anniversary Celebration now taking place in Los Angeles....
By James Melamed, J.D.Divorce Mediator & Attorney – What’s the Difference?
May 26, 2023“Do you have a lawyer, or are you going with mediation?” If you’re starting the divorce process (or the post-judgment...
By Sarah JacobsYour Ultimate 12-Step Guide to Coworker Mediation
May 26, 2023Whether problems between coworkers seem constant or sporadic, handling conflict resolution in the workplace can be difficult and uncomfortable for...
By Jeremy PollackMediate.com Podcast Episode 37 – Mediating the Business Divorce with Margeaux Thomas
May 23, 2023If you've ever been curious about the attorney perspective on what makes for an effective mediation, then this episode is...
By Veronica CravenerDoes Online Mediation Create Disadvantages for New Mediators?
May 19, 2023No one can doubt that mediators have power and exert influence. Within a session, the mediator’s primary focus is to...
By Philip GrahamHarnessing Technology for Dispute Resolution: A critical assessment of India’s ODR Policy 2021
May 17, 2023Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) has emerged as a promising alternative to traditional dispute resolution methods, such as litigation and arbitration....
By Pitamber YadavNavigating a High Conflict Divorce
May 17, 2023Divorces often start from a place of conflict or stress, but some divorces are more contentious than others. A number...
By Sarah JacobsColin Rule Receives D’Alemberte-Raven Award from ABA in Las Vegas!
May 8, 2023Colin Rule, CEO of Mediate.com and ODR.com, has been presented with the 2023 D’Alemberte/Raven Award from the American Bar Association. Colin...
By James Melamed, J.D.Better Reflecting Mediation to the World
May 5, 2023While mediators often assist in the creation of near miracles behind closed doors, our miraculous work and effective approaches are...
By James Melamed, J.D.ICODR Podcast Episode 19 – Influence of ChatGPT on ODR with Noam Ebner
May 2, 2023Chances are you've heard about ChatGPT, but have you thought about the potential influence of ChatGPT on ODR? In this...
By Noam Ebner, Ian MacDuffMediate.com Podcast Episode 36: Development of Mediation in Brazil with Mariana F. Souza
May 2, 2023Did you know that the average length of a lawsuit in Brazil is about 10 years? Good thing there's mediation! ...
By Veronica CravenerInside the Mediation Room with Guest Ken Neumann
May 1, 2023In this episode, Michael and Karen Aurit interview Ken Neumann. Ken is an expert in the field of family and...
By Ken Neumann, Karen Aurit, Michael AuritBreaking Barriers in Order to Access Justice: Improving Diversity in Canada’s Mediation Field
April 30, 2023The justice system in Canada is based on the lofty principles of fairness and equity, with the goal of providing...
By Aaron SidhuTo Zoom or Not to Zoom?
April 30, 2023If prior to 2020 someone had asked me if I zoom, I would have thought they were asking me about...
By Oran KaufmanHow to Have an Unsuccessful Mediation
April 22, 2023Recently, I conducted a mediation which from the moment I introduced myself, I knew it would not settle. Certain signs...
By Phyllis Pollack8 Important Topics Often Overlooked in Custody Mediation
April 21, 2023When you enter custody mediation, your focus is most likely on creating a parenting schedule and dividing decision-making responsibility. However,...
By Zarira LoveChoosing the Right Mediator for Your Disputes
April 19, 2023The fields of law and mediation share a common interest in resolving disputes, but are none-the-less separate fields. Who you...
By Yvette DurazoImplementing AI in Next Level Mediation Software
April 17, 2023The history of ethics and AI is long and spotty. The earliest works came from Isaac Asimov in his book...
By Robert BergmanOptimization in Mediation and Artificial Intelligence
April 11, 2023As far as I can tell, the development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) is the biggest technical advance for...
By James Melamed, J.D.The Life Goals Analysis: A Powerful Mediation Tool
March 28, 2023When discussing my book Seven Essentials for Business Success: Lessons from Legendary Professors last year during a Great Reads Book...
By George SiedelCompeting, Accommodating and Compromising in Conflict Resolution
March 28, 2023Competing, accommodating, and compromising all fall on the distributive dimension — on the diagonal from the upper-left mode to the...
By Ralph KilmannWhat Makes Parties Trust a Mediator?
March 28, 2023For mediation to be successful, it is considered essential that the involved parties trust the mediator. Yet little research has...
By Jennifer ShackThe Italian Mediation Reform: Elements and Perspectives
March 23, 2023Speaking about mediation in Italy can be harder than it seems. Because - with the development, the regulations, and the...
By Sergio Fontana, Marco ImperialeMaximizing Value: Soft Negotiation Skills to Create Value
March 22, 2023To most people, negotiation is a battle of words. They are all about reaching an agreement. They get blinded by...
By Papito Francis OjokAI, ADR and Anxiety
March 21, 2023This post started as a response to Jen Reynolds’s comment about my Avatar Mediation post. It has grown into this new post about AI...
By John LandeNotice to Mediate: When to serve one in British Columbia
March 21, 2023If you've just opened your divorce case in British Columbia, see if you and your ex can talk through your...
By Ben ColtrinHow Will AI Change Mediation? 3 Bold Predictions
March 21, 2023AI market share in the United States is expected to be $190.61 billion by 2025. 44% of companies want to...
By Shane Ray MartinMediator Mugs Breaking Out!
March 12, 2023Progress in the mediation field is often a bit abstract, if not illusory. Related, humor in mediation has historically often...
By James Melamed, J.D.Developing Mediation Culture in Civil Law Systems: A Tale of Two Countries – Italy & Georgia (Part 2)
March 11, 2023Georgia adopted its first mediation law much more recently than Italy. Previously, Georgia had only limited provisions in its Code...
By Chiara TondiniWho says Mediation is not for Complex Cases?
March 10, 2023Debunking common Myths about Mediation and Asserting how Litigators can help with the process Mediation has rightfully earned a reputation...
By Scott LevinFeatured Mediators
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