My Wishes to Mediation Students in Rwanda and all Aspiring Mediators
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
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 thirty years and, more recently, having developed an online mediation training curriculum, it’s only natural that I stand as
Artificial intelligence (AI) for helping mediate disputes has begun to gain traction. Although it might not yet be commonplace, it is on its way to
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
By Bruce A. Edwards I was asked by a journalist recently about the average settlement offers in mediation. And while his search for understanding is
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)Â 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
Opportunities for mediators in California continue to expand. In a state of its size with a large and diverse population and a robust economy exposed
Bruce is one of the pioneers in developing mediation to resolve commercial disputes in the United States. He has been a professional mediator since 1986 and has mediated over 8000 disputes. Bruce was a co-founder and former chairman of the board of directors of JAMS. In 2023 he joined Signature Resolution to continue his mediation practice while pursuing his passion for delivering high-quality mediation training through Edwards Mediation Academy. Bruce has consistently received recognition for his work as a mediator, most recently being accepted into the inaugural edition of Who’s Who in ADR by ADR Times 2022; once again recognized as a Best Lawyer in the ADR category by Best Lawyers® 2022 and recognized as a Global Elite Thought Leader and Mediator in the US by Who’s Who Legal, 2023.