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Articles About Mediation
Category: About Mediation
The Economic Illusion of Mandatory Mediation: Market Realities and Jurisprudential Limits in the Court SystemFebruary 23, 2026Introduction to the Paradox of Mandatory Voluntariness The architecture of the modern civil justice system is increasingly defined not by... By N. Edward (Ed) Timken
Introducing Mediator DojoFebruary 23, 2026Mediator Dojo is here, and it marks a new chapter for our Mediate.com Member community. For decades, Mediate.com has served... By Josh Remis, Colin Rule, Clare Fowler, Jim Melamed
No Respect For Traditional MediationFebruary 18, 2026Or: What’s more important? The Parties, or the Mediator? Interestingly, the future... By Paul Rajkowski
How Legal and Dispute Resolution Professionals Can Manage AI RisksFebruary 17, 2026My latest Theory Meets Practice column in CPR’s Alternatives magazine, How Legal and Dispute Resolution Professionals Can Manage AI Risks, explains how to assess and... By John Lande
The Mediator as a Team Leader: Fostering Collaboration in Dispute ResolutionFebruary 17, 2026Mediation is still a relatively new practice in Kenya, yet it has rapidly captured the attention of individuals and institutions seeking constructive... By Peter Kimani Macharia
The Human Touch: Why Mediation Thrives When Parties Share the Same RoomFebruary 17, 2026In a world where conflicts abound, courtrooms are overwhelmed, and alternative resolutions are increasingly embraced, mediation offers more than just... By Tobin Lay
Participant Empowerment, Problem-Solving Optimization and Ethical AI in MediationFebruary 16, 2026Abstract This article outlines a new professional framework for mediation that moves beyond traditional ethics to prioritize Participant Empowerment and... By Jim Melamed
Not If, But How: Preparing International Family Mediation for Multi-Agent AIFebruary 10, 2026Many mediators already use large language models (LLMs) — ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Mistral — to support everyday work, but the... By Dr. Blanka Illés
Why Trust and Mediator Fit Matter in Family MediationFebruary 10, 2026When people begin looking for a family mediator, they often focus on logistics: availability, cost, or whether the mediation can... By Amy Robertson
The Troublesome Gap is ADR Firms’ SecurityFebruary 10, 2026Summary: ADR institutions strive to maintain strong security at the front end, but may lose control once cases move to... By Gary Doernhoefer
The Creative Solution in Family Mediation by Chip RoseFebruary 6, 2026The Creative Solution in Family Mediation is a collection of articles written by Chip Rose as a contributor to The... By Chip Rose
The Mediate.com Story – Table of ContentsFebruary 4, 2026Copyright 2026 - All rights reserved - ODR.com, Inc. INTRODUCTION About this “Book" About the Author Acknowledgements The Most Informative... By Jim Melamed
Moral Emptiness, Sexual Offending, and Neutrality in Mediation: Reflections from Theatre and PracticeFebruary 3, 2026This essay examines the intersection of sexual offending, moral absence, and professional neutrality through the lens of both theatrical performance and real-world... By Ron Berglas
Neutrality, Truthfulness, and Trust: What ABA Formal Opinion 518 Teaches Mediators About Their Role—and Their WordFebruary 3, 2026Introduction: Why This Opinion Matters Now Mediators routinely operate at the intersection of law, psychology, and negotiation. In court-connected mediation—particularly when one or... By Robert Wright
The Digital Evolution of Mediation, AI Integration and the FutureFebruary 3, 2026Summary This presentation features Jim Melamed discussing the profound shift of mediation from a physical practice to a digital phenomenon,... By Jim Melamed
On a Reflective Path for Building Professional Mastery in Third-Party InterventionsFebruary 2, 2026The SRI—A Pragmatic 4x4x4 by 4 Reflective Tool “One cannot see what they haven't noticed yet and cannot notice what... By Tzofnat Peleg-Baker
What Is Trauma-Informed Mediation?February 2, 2026A Practical Explanation for Lawyers and Their Clients If you’ve ever had a client freeze, lash out, or abruptly walk away from... By Julie Somerville
From Legal Generalities to Tailored Realities: Using Temperament to Build Durable Co-Parenting PlansFebruary 2, 2026In family mediation—whether navigating custody, dependency, or guardianship—we often hide behind the phrase “Best Interests of the Child.” While it... By Laura Lorber
Lawyers & Mediators International: Jim Melamed of Mediate.com on Digital Evolution of MediationJanuary 27, 2026In this podcast, Jim Melamed, co-founder of Mediate.com, explains the historical shift from physical to digital dispute resolution. He details how the... By Mac-Arthur Pierre-Louis, Jim Melamed
Looking Back at 2025: Changing Trends in Mediation ClienteleJanuary 25, 2026Each year at the Centre for Mediation and Dispute Resolution, we look back at our client population, seeking to detect... By Dr. Lynne C. Halem
The Iceberg of Resolution: Why the Mediation Session is Just the Tip of the Professional Mediator’s WorkJanuary 24, 2026Many clients and junior attorneys view mediation as a single, high-stakes event—a marathon day of sitting in separate rooms while... By N. Edward (Ed) Timken
Mercy Movie Review and the Mainstreaming of ODRJanuary 23, 2026Originally published at LMIPodcast.com, part of LMINetwork.com | Lawyers Mediators International. It’s 2026, and the first big blockbuster film in... By Mac-Arthur Pierre-Louis
“I’m Sorry I Ever Met you; I Wish I Had Never Laid Eyes on You.”January 23, 2026It’s easy for mediators to underestimate how terrifying mediation can be for participants, especially if they are unrepresented. We are trained to be calm, centered,... By Nancy Shuger
Professionalism in ADR-The Professional Mediation AdvocateJanuary 23, 2026I have observed advocates and mediators who are the epitome of professionals. From them I’ve learned what professionalism looks like in the practice of... By Mike Leib
Protection Is More Than Paper: A Frontline Reflection on Ontario’s Missing Protection-Order LegislationJanuary 23, 2026In mediation work, safety is the invisible foundation. If it is present, families can negotiate. If it is absent, every... By Rachel Graycliff
When Experience Meets Conflict: The Over-50 Professionals Workplace RealityJanuary 23, 2026Professionals in their 50s often experience workplace conflict as something fundamentally different than they did earlier in their careers. Disagreement... By Yvette Durazo
The Third Home: Why Ignoring the Digital World Leaves Children Carrying What Adults Haven’t AlignedJanuary 23, 2026Introduction: The Family Space We Keep Missing Most co-parenting conversations focus on what we can see: schedules, holidays, school choice,... By Yanine Simpser
Mediating Climate Accountability: The ICJ Advisory Opinion and the Role of MediationJanuary 23, 2026With the Global temperature about 1.1°C above pre-industrial levels and the past nine years the warmest on record, rising seas, melting... By Papito Francis Ojok
2026: The Year ODR Goes MainstreamJanuary 19, 2026For my first newsletter of the year, I want to start with a goal I've set, and that is 2026... By Mac-Arthur Pierre-Louis
AAA Mediation Podcast – Episode 1 with Lori LightfootJanuary 16, 2026In the debut episode of the AAA’s new Mediation Podcast, former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot reflects on her journey from... By Tracey FrischFeatured Members |
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