Category: About Mediation

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 Jim Melamed, Albie Davis
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
A Comprehensive Analysis of Mediator Ethics: A Review of Foundational Principles and Jurisdictional Rules in New York and Florida
September 10, 2025Abstract The integrity of alternative dispute resolution hinges on a robust and enforceable ethical framework. This report provides a detailed...
By Nelson Edward Timken
Mediate.com’s ‘Rising Tides: Raising the Standards of Mediation’ Conference
September 10, 2025- Full Info and Register Here - Early Bird Pricing Ends September 15! The Rising Tides Conference is your opportunity to elevate...
By Clare Fowler, Colin Rule, Bridget McCormack, Susan Guthrie, Tracey Frisch, Stephen Kotev, Chuck Doran, Bob Bordone
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
Mediate.com Podcast: A Mediation Model for Self Represented Parties with Susan Hansen, Casey Holtz, and Michael Dwyer
September 9, 2025In this episode, Colin Rule interviews Susan Hansen, Casey Holtz, and Michael Dwyer about their chapter in the book Family Dispute Resolution: Process and Practice....
By Colin Rule, Susan Hansen, Casey Holtz, Michael Dwyer
Managing Conflict Mindfully – Don’t Believe Everything You Think
September 9, 2025Republished with permission by: Will Work For Food Leonard Riskin's presentation, "Managing Conflict Mindfully - Don't Believe Everything You Think," introduces his...
By Leonard Riskin, Jeff Kichaven, Natalie J. Armstrong-Motin, David Shraga, Jean Lawler
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
Welcome to The Practice Playbook Podcast – Why Your Niche Isn’t Nice, It’s Necessary!
September 6, 2025Susan Guthrie is back with some big news: her podcast has a new name! Welcome to The Practice Playbook Podcast, your...
By Susan Guthrie
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
Getting Ahead of the Curve: A Video for Mediators and Lawyers About AI
September 4, 2025Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly part of daily life in legal and mediation practice. Mediators and lawyers (“practitioners”) may wonder...
By John Lande
The Role of In House Counsel in Mediation with Cindy Randall, VP, Deputy General Counsel, Microsoft
September 2, 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
Why is Mindfulness So Important to a Mediator?
September 2, 2025Mindfulness is a state of active, open attention on the present. It is about observing your thoughts and feelings without...
By Nelson Edward Timken
The Benefits of Co-Mediation: Weaving with Two Threads
August 28, 2025Mediation as a divorce option has grown substantially over the years and is now considered mainstream. In the past few...
By Louise R. Zito, Beth Karassik
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
Start Simple: The First 3 Systems Every Practice Needs
August 20, 2025One of the most common mistakes I see among mediators, lawyers, and other dispute resolution professionals is waiting until they...
By Susan Guthrie
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
Make Money Mediating Podcast 540: Stop Overthinking, Start Earning: How to Finally Move on to the Practice You Want
August 18, 2025Susan Guthrie shares a solo podcast episode that challenges one of the most common mindset traps among mediators, coaches, and...
By Susan Guthrie
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 Shraga
Mediating a Business Divorce Case
August 11, 2025I. Opening Questions (Setting the Stage) 1. What are your primary goals and interests in this mediation? Description: Helps understand...
By Nelson Edward Timken
Introducing Mediate.info!
August 6, 2025Mediate.info is your trusted source for understanding and navigating the world of conflict resolution. Whether you’re dealing with a family disagreement,...
By Colin Rule, Clare Fowler, Jim MelamedFeatured Members
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