Communication Mistakes in Mediation Advocacy (and How to Avoid Them)
Communication mistakes in mediation advocacy can undermine even the most carefully planned negotiations. When lawyers bring poor communication habits into the room — from overused clichés to constant tech distractions — negotiations stall, tensions rise, and outcomes suffer. As mediators, we observe many of the same patterns repeatedly. Certain attorney communication styles can unintentionally derail […]
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 standards, certification criteria, and enforcement mechanisms of a certification program have historically failed to gain necessary traction, owing in part to the patchwork nature of our profession. Identifying, let alone […]