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
What is The Cost of Conflict? Conflict is a naturally occurring part of the human condition. When managed properly, conflict can lead to personal growth
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
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
Why do litigators need to become better mediation lawyers? Even though the number of civil cases that are resolved through mediation (and other forms of
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
Many of us go to law school to become trained as litigation advocates, where our studies are focused on the knowledge and skills needed to
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
Thirty years ago this past week, I walked away from my partnership in a San Francisco litigation firm to develop a market for a decidedly
Earlier this year, my Weinstein International Foundation (WIF) colleagues sponsored a mediation brief writing competition. The goal of the competition was to inspire and develop
