The Mediation of Cases Involving Catastrophic Injuries
Season 02 Episode 01
Mayra Fornos brings her considerable expertise as a neutral and accomplished litigator with three decades of experience handling a wide range of civil matters, including catastrophic personal injury. In her conversation with Len, Mayra discusses, among other things, the use of experts and how to prepare the most effective presentation in a mediation context, preparing your client, and how to get the other side to see things through a different lens.
What Your Mediator Needs to Meet or Exceed Your Expectations
Season 01 Episode 12
Alan Saler has enjoyed a thriving practice as a neutral since founding Alan Saler Mediation Services in 2003. He has mediated more than 3,000 civil cases and disputes and consistently achieves resolution through his legal analysis, evaluative skills, meticulous preparation, and tenacity. Alan joins Len for an informative discussion that includes parties’ expectations and how attorneys can best provide the information needed to obtain optimal results for clients
What to do When the Parties, Like the PC and the Mac, are not Compatible and Don’t Talk to Each Other
Season 01 Episode 11
Mitch Tarighati, a seasoned mediator with an exceptional track record of settled cases, has been engaged in dispute resolution work since 2012, resolving cases with complex issues by diplomatically and patiently bridging the divide between the parties. Join Len and Mitch as they discuss what to do when emotions dominate, parties see the other as the primary problem, or where no settlement is possible unless a personal reconciliation occurs.
Finding What May Be Lost in Translation in a Mediation
Season 01 Episode 10
Ana Sambold, a leading figure in California in alternative dispute resolution, is a fully bilingual Attorney, Mediator, and Arbitrator. She has successfully conducted more than a thousand mediations and arbitrations involving complex cases in both English and Spanish. In this episode, Len and Ana discuss approaches to overcoming impediments to resolution involving language or cultural influences.
Hitting the Right Rhythm in Mediation
Season 01 Episode 09
Michael Diliberto is an internationally recognized mediator and arbitrator, practicing full-time since 2003. He is an expert at working with complex facts and legal issues, as well as in cross-cultural dynamics. You will not want to miss Michael’s discussion with Len about how his widely varied background assists in creating value, helping attorneys help their clients, and the role of civility in the mediation process.
Gaining Trust as a Key to Resolution
Season 01 Episode 08
Judge Jacqueline Connor (Ret.) has gained a reputation for her ability to connect with parties on a straightforward and honest level. Her vast legal knowledge and fearless approach have led to successful resolutions in the most difficult of cases. In this episode, Judge Connor and Len discuss the role of the mediator, how mediators gain the trust of the parties and attorneys, and helping those in dispute to understand the trial process.
How to Transition to People’s Interests When the Discussion is About Money
Season 01 Episode 07
Lee Jay Berman became a full-time Los Angeles mediator 27 years ago. He has since mediated over 2,500 cases and is an International Academy of Mediators’ Distinguished Fellow and a National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN) Charter Diplomat. In this discussion, Lee Jay and Len explore how to more effectively resolve disputes by changing the conversation and addressing issues other than money.
Striking a Balance Between Advocate and Counselor: A Guide to Effective Mediation Advocacy
Season 01 Episode 06
As one of the most effective mediators and professors of mediation, Stacie Feldman Hausner has impressed attorneys, their clients, and fellow mediators with her deep knowledge of the intricacies of the mediation process. In this highly informative discussion, Stacie and Len share techniques used by the most effective attorneys to resolve matters while balancing the attorney’s dual role of strong advocate and counselor.
Leave No Stone Unturned: The Value of Tenacity to the Mediation Process
Season 01 Episode 05
Daniel Ben-Zvi, a “Distinguished Fellow” with the International Academy of Mediators and named one of 32 “Power Mediators Worldwide” by The Hollywood Reporter, has mediated more than 3,000 matters in his 20 years as a litigator. In his discussion with Len, Mr. Ben-Zvi provides insights to attorneys on how tenacity and zealous advocacy are most effectively utilized in the mediation process.
Failing to Prepare is Preparing to Fail: Coach Wooden and the Mediation Process
Season 01 Episode 04
Retired Judge Joe Hilberman, one of the most highly regarded mediators and arbitrators in the field, is known for his deep knowledge of the mediation process, as well as being creative and insightful. Judge Hilberman provides his insights on how to effectively prepare for a mediation. You will not want to miss this discussion.
