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Trust is an essential element of the mediation process. The whole point, of course, is to take two or more parties who have a dispute and help them reach an agreement. Because the process necessarily involves that dispute,...more
No two mediations are the same. Not only are the facts of each case different, but the litigants have different motivations, concerns and ways of presenting their thoughts and ideas. The goals and styles of presentation of...more
Mediation is a voluntary process where parties jointly select a neutral third-party facilitator to help reach settlement agreements for all or some of the issues in their divorce proceeding. The mediator is a private party...more
The traditional approach to resolving legal disagreements through courtroom litigation often proves to be lengthy, costly, and stressful for everyone involved. As a result, many practitioners are now utilizing alternative...more
Most days, I’m busy at work preventing or resolving conflicts in health systems, institutions of higher education, trade associations and other complex business entities. But on other days, when family and friends gather, I...more
March 29, 2023 | Behind the Bio LISI Livestream From litigator to . . . peacebuilder? Henry Yampolsky, J.D., joins host Julie Owsik Ackerman for this month’s episode of our series, Behind the Bio, where we will interview a...more
The workplace can be a source of tremendous collaboration, collegiality and productivity. It can also be home to conflict and mistreatment by fellow employees and employers. Workplace discrimination is just one example of the...more
You never expected a senior leadership position at a large hospital to be simple or easy. You wanted a challenging career, and it’s an important personal goal to assist in the effective provision of medical care, but you...more
Early Dispute Resolution (“EDR”) seeks to resolve complex commercial disputes within 30 to 60 days, with an outcome no different from resolution after full discovery and motion. A fundamental premise of EDR is that...more
A podcast from JAMS featuring David Brandon of The JAMS Foundation and Gretchen Grad and Scott Rasmussen of Hands of Peace, discussing Hands of Peace’s work empowering American, Israeli and Palestinian youth to be agents of...more
For several years, law firms, companies and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) providers have placed diversity and inclusion center stage of their everyday practices. Employers are constantly trying to hire and retain...more
Imagine two parties locked in a bitter and acrimonious dispute that has gone through six years of hotly contested litigation. At issue are the ownership and control of at least a dozen commercial and residential properties...more
JAMS had the honor of supporting the 2013 ABA Mediation Week in October. The theme for the 2013 ABA Mediation Week was “Making a World of Difference.” JAMS partnered with local bar associations, community organizations and...more