There are arguments for and against the joint session; a better understanding of the joint session’s purpose and potential impact can help you determine if your case would benefit from one at ...

The most successful mediations start with honest, thoughtful and concise communication with the mediator before the formal ...

Virtual mediations are here to stay; some mediators report that they are conducting nearly 70% of their mediations virtually. Many governmental organizations, like the EEOC, are conducting most of ...

Leah represents plaintiffs and defendants in domestic and international disputes across a range of industries. She has handled proceedings before various arbitration panels, including the Financial ...

When I started mediating more than a dozen years ago, it was simply assumed that the mediation would begin with a joint session. The parties would meet and the lawyers, and sometimes the parties, ...