Mediator Certification in California: 2025 Updates and What To Know
The laudable, if not elusive, goal of mediator certification is a topic of debate almost as old as the profession itself. The best practices, ethical
July 7, 2025
The laudable, if not elusive, goal of mediator certification is a topic of debate almost as old as the profession itself. The best practices, ethical
Rwanda, the verdant country of a thousand hills, stands as a stark reminder of what happens when we allow hatred to triumph over humanity. While
By Bruce A. Edwards Why do litigators need to become better mediation lawyers? Even though the number of civil cases that are resolved through mediation
Having taught mediation skills for over twenty-five years and, more recently, having developed an online mediation training curriculum, it’s only natural that I stand as
IMAGE 1 Artificial intelligence (AI) for helping mediate disputes has begun to gain traction. Although it might not yet be commonplace, it is on its
Arbitration and mediation share a common lineage as alternatives to the traditional legal system of court and jury trials. Known as different forms of alternative
I was asked by a journalist recently about the average settlement offers in mediation. And while his search for understanding is laudable, the question itself
The key to developing true mediation competency begins with “me” In addition to basic mediation training, what do mediators need to improve their mediation competency?
Since the Covid-19 shutdown and the increase in remote working, there has been an increase in online mediation training courses. While this reinforces the positive
Many students in our mediation training programs ask about the steps they should take to translate their professional training into a successful mediation career. While
Earlier this year, Rwandan President Paul Kagame spoke to the U.S. National Prayer Breakfast gathering (click to read) and attempted to answer a simple question: after
What is the Role of Forgiveness in Mediation? Forgiveness can be a powerful and transformative element in mediation and conflict resolution. While forgiveness is not