You may notice that I am now referring to myself as a Certified Professional Mediator. What does that mean? It doesn’t mean that I’ve...

I recently completed the California State Bar Mandatory Fee Arbitration Training. Why California? Because they have one, that’s why....

“This case would settle if it wasn’t for that darn lawyer.” I’ve heard it said more than once, and sometimes it’s true. After hours of...

As a lawyer, I know if I want to help my client win at trial, I have to prepare. The same is true with mediation; being prepared and...

I recently co-mediated a high-value family dispute with another bankruptcy lawyer. We made a good team. Even though the case had nothing...

It’s self-evident that most parties who participate in mediation do so because they have reached an impasse: They're stuck. They have a...

Confidentiality is one of the most-important aspects of the mediation process. In the context of mediation, confidentiality means that...

Back in ancient times before the COVID-19 pandemic, like nearly everything else, mediation was done in-person. The parties would meet at...

When it comes to resolving disputes, especially legal disputes, most people’s first thought is litigation: suing the other party and...

“Surprisingly, plenty of lawyers find that training and volunteering as a mediator is a rewarding way to spend their time.” So says Kayla...