Resolutions: A Podcast About Dispute Resolution and Prevention
Resolutions is a podcast about all things Dispute Resolution. Hosted by a rotating cast of Section of Dispute Resolution members, the podcast consists of a series of conversations with professionals in the dispute resolution community about various topics of interest.
Episodes
Tuesday Sep 27, 2022
Discussion on Communicating the Value of Internally Facing Ombuds: Part 1
Tuesday Sep 27, 2022
Tuesday Sep 27, 2022
Ombuds are an important part of the dispute resolution system, and often an integral part of both conflict resolution and grievance systems within organization and within other systems. This episode features Ryan Smith, assistant university ombudsperson at Michigan State University, and Hector Escalante, university ombudsperson director at UC Merced. Join them in part 1 of this two part series as they dive into the role of an ombuds in an organization.
Episode Transcript
Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
Previewing 2022 Mediation Week: Winning from the Beginning
Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
Our latest episode, “Previewing 2022 Mediation Week: Winning from the Beginning,” features:
- Felicia Harris Hoss, Mediator, Arbitrator and Commercial Litigator
- Scott F. Levin, Divorce Mediation & Family Law Attorney
- Ellie K. Vilendrer, Mediator, Arbitrator and Corporate Attorney
- Aaron Gothelf, American Arbitration Association Commercial Vice President
Topics include: What is Mediation Week? What can we expect this year from Mediation Week? Why should people attend Mediation Week? What Topics will be covered in the Panel Discussion? What resources are available to registrants who want to learn more about early dispute resolution?
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
How Active Listening Can Benefit Your Mediation Practice
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
In this episode of Resolutions, featuring Mediator, Attorney, and Career Coach Gary Miles and American Arbitration Association Commercial Vice President Aaron Gothelf, they discuss the importance of active listening in mediation. Gary and Aaron cover topics including: The Barriers to Effective Listening; The Price of Poor Listening; How to Listen Effectively; and the Gifts of Good Listening
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
How does a native Spaniard become a college football player, a prosecutor in Los Angeles, and a practitioner of restorative justice and mindfulness? In this episode, we hear about the journey of Jose Egurbide, whose session at the last ABA Dispute Resolution Section conference was among the most popular.
Monday Jun 27, 2022
Alternative Dispute Resolution – Case Evaluation with Lisa Timmons
Monday Jun 27, 2022
Monday Jun 27, 2022
Alex Green IV interviews Lisa W. Timmons of the Mediation Tribunal Association, Inc., a nonprofit that is the exclusive provider of an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process known as case evaluation for the Wayne County Circuit Court in Detroit, Michigan. Case evaluation is an ADR process that, for many years, was unique to Michigan and Michigan still may be one of the few states that offers this ADR process. The discussion covers the conceptualization and evolution of mediation and its relation to case evaluation in Michigan as well as a recent change to the Michigan Court Rules on the use of case evaluation in civil cases.
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Childhood, Vulnerability, And Mediation: A Successful Combination?
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
In this week's episode, host Juliana Rigato-Piekarski sits down with Michael Wildes and Mergime Kajtazi.
Michael Wildes is an Adjunct Professor of Immigration Law at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Englewood, NJ Mayor, and the author of Safe Haven in America: Battles to Open the Golden Door, by ABA Publishing.
Mergime Kajtazi is a licensed attorney in NY, Associate Vice President at Investcorp, and a war refugee from the Republic of Kosovo. She was temporarily a refugee, a domestic violence survivor, and is now an advocate for domestic violence survivors dealing with immigration issues.
Friday May 27, 2022
Friday May 27, 2022
What’s it like going from a zealous advocate in the courtroom to a steadfast neutral in mediation and arbitration settings? That’s the question we posed to today’s guest, Chris Keele. After more than three decades as a practicing attorney, Chris has joined JAMS as a mediator and arbitrator. He reflected on his journey and what he’s learned and is learning about dispute resolution in this episode.
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
In this week's episode, host Jason Harper sits down with leading arbitrators Dana Welch and Gary Benton to discuss the upcoming 2022 ABA Arbitration Institute. This episode explores the topics of getting started as an arbitrator, qualifying for panels, maintaining an arbitration practice, and the importance of being involved with different organizations. Finally, Dana Welch and Gary Benton share why people should attend the upcoming 2022 ABA Arbitration Institute. If you would like to register for the “2022 ABA Arbitration Institute,” please click the link below.
https://web.cvent.com/event/64941597-fd0f-48cc-8b83-759067563092/summary
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
In this week’s podcast, Rekha Rangachari sits down with Steve Dunn, Principal at Steve Dunn Mediation and Mediator in the Charlotte Office of Miles Mediation and Arbitration, a seasoned mediator and litigator on FLSA Class and Collective Actions. The discussion explores issues unique to the management of class and collective actions (citing to the deeply regulated and statute-focused nature of the practice), pre-suit considerations for employers, the importance of timing in the success of mediation (NB: to mediate early and often), key tips for preparation in advance of mediation, and the state of case law regarding personal specific jurisdiction over nonresident consumer claims in the mass tort context. Tune in to learn more and connect with Steve directly at steve@stevedunnmediation.com.
https://www.stevedunnmediation.com/
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Listen to our latest podcast, “2022 ABA Arbitration Institute preview: Learning the Ropes from Case Managers: What You Need to Know” featuring David Tenner, Svetlana Gitman, and Aaron Gothelf. In this podcast, American Arbitration Association Panelist, David Tenner and American Arbitration Association Commercial Vice President, Svetlana Gitman discuss the upcoming “2022 ABA Arbitration Institute” with a special preview of their presentation, “Learning the Ropes from Case Managers: What You Need to Know.” The presenters also discuss the Arbitration Institute’s Practice Development Program and highlight the notable speakers who will be presenting at the program. Don’t miss your chance to preview what is sure to be a sold-out event. If you would like to register for the “2022 ABA Arbitration Institute,” please click the link below.
https://web.cvent.com/event/64941597-fd0f-48cc-8b83-759067563092/summary
Resolutions: A Podcast About Dispute Resolution & Prevention
Resolutions is a podcast about all things dispute resolution. Hosted by a rotating cast of American Bar Association, Section of Dispute Resolution members, the podcast consists of a series of conversations with professionals in the dispute resolution community about various topics of interest.