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Mediator in the Middle
by Abe Melamed
Are you an attorney with an upcoming mediation? This is your place to peek behind the curtain of what a mediator is really thinking. Hear renowned mediators from across the country offer insights on the most effective strategies for lawyers and parties to use in mediation. Hosted by litigator-turned-mediator Abe Melamed, Esq.
Episodes
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14. What Is The Goal Of Mediation? Litigators, Be Thoughtful About Your Objectives. With JJ Johnston and Abe Melamed
Lawyers often go to mediation without thinking through their objective in the mediation process. Sure, we all know the goal is to resolve the case, but do the lawyers need an evaluative mediator who will be the voice of reason for their clients? Do they need someone sympathetic to give their…
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13. A Perspective From Both Sides: With Plaintiff Counsel Maria Bourn and Defense Counsel Mike Laurenson.
Maria Bourn is a partner with Gomerman, Bourn & Associates where she passionately advocates on behalf of plaintiffs in employment discrimination cases. Mike Laurenson is the leader of Gordon Reese's Northern California Trial Practice Group, and a passionate advocate on behalf of defendants in...
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12. Preparing for Class Action Mediations, with Steve Pearl and Abe Melamed
Steve Pearl is a well-respected class action mediator in California. He has been named a "Super Lawyer" in Dispute Resolution and Employment and Labor Law, and has been recognized by courts as "an experienced class action mediator" in approving class action settlements. Hear Steve and Abe discuss...
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11. Listening Sessions During Mediation: Letting The Client Tell Their Story, with Sylvia Mayer and Abe Melamed
Sylvia Mayer is a nationwide arbitrator, mediator, and attorney with 30 years of legal experience. She's a member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN) and serves on a number of arbitration and mediation rosters. Hear Sylvia and Abe discuss what a listening session at the start...
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10. Mediation Secrets with David Kupfer, Abe Melamed & Jason Ingber
David Kupfer is a partner with Kasowitz Benson (any opinions and thoughts expressed in the episode are David's not his firm's). Jason Ingber is a trial attorney and prolific podcast host. Abe Melamed is a professional mediator. In this cross-over episode between the Mediator in the Middle Podcast...
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9. How a mediator helped the parties reach the historic $787.5 Million settlement in Dominion v. Fox.
The recent record settlement between Dominion Voting Systems and Fox News on the steps of the courthouse for $787.5 Million, was brokered by veteran mediator Jerry Roscoe from a riverboat and a tour bus, while on vacation. But what is a mediator anyway, and how did Jerry Roscoe help settle likely...
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8. Respecting culture, diversity, equity & inclusion, and maintaining civility in the mediation process, with Angela Reddock-Wright and Abe Melamed
Angela Reddock-Wright is a mediator and arbitrator with Signature Resolution in California. She specializes in employment law and is a champion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the mediation process. Hear Angela and Abe talk about how lawyers can better recognize, understand and...
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7. Customizing each mediation by approaching it with a fresh set of eyes, with Jeff Kichaven and Abe Melamed
Jeff Kichaven is in his third decade as a professional mediator in California. His passion is helping people make better decisions, and helping lawyers be better lawyers. Hear Jeff and Abe discuss the importance of understanding client temperament, how no two cases are the same, why lawyers need…
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6. Preparing Your Client for Mediation, with Chaim Book and Abe Melamed
Chaim Book is a prominent employment lawyer based in New York, representing both plaintiffs and defendants. He's also a well-regarded mediator, and has been named a New York City Super Lawyer for 15 consecutive years. Hear Chaim and Abe discuss how lawyers can best prepare their clients for...
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5. Mock mediation adapted from a jury verdict, Jones v. Smith, with Jeff Thurrell & Mona Tashroudian
Have you ever wanted to be a fly on the wall during a high-profile mediation of a sexual harassment case? Do you want to know what the mediation process is like from the points of view of not just the plaintiff, not just the defendant, but also the mediator? Today you can do just that, with this...
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4. Virtual Mediation 3 Years Later: Best Practices in Conducting Online Proceedings, with Ruth Raisfeld and Abe Melamed
Ruth Raisfeld is an attorney in New York with more than 40 years of experience, 20 as a litigator, and 20 as a mediator, providing alternative dispute resolution services to law firms, corporations, nonprofits, individuals, and neutral panels. Ruth is highly regarded by her peers and by the...
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3. Executive Sessions/Attorney Meetings during Mediation: A Great Opportunity to Build Rapport and Trust with Opposing Counsel, with Gig Kyriacou and Abe Melamed
Gig Kyriacou has been an attorney in California for more than 30 years and a mediator for more than 25 years. He's received some of the highest accolades a mediator can receive and has been recognized as a Top Neutral in CA, a Superlawyer, and a Master Neutral. Hear Abe and Gig discuss the...
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2. Front-Loading the Process: Pre-Mediation Exchange of Information and Documents, with Lee Jay Berman and Abe Melamed
Lee Jay Berman has been a full-time mediator in California for 28 years, in addition to being an executive coach, trainer, and author. Hear Abe and Lee Jay discuss why it is key for lawyers to front-load the mediation process as much as possible through a pre-mediation exchange of both…
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1. Striking the Balance between Being Evaluative and Facilitative in a Mediation, with Abe Melamed and Jan Schau
Welcome to Mediator in the Middle. In this inaugural episode, Mediator Abe Melamed is joined by Jan Schau of ADR Services, Inc. to discuss how lawyers can better assist their mediator strike the balance between being evaluative and being facilitative and empathetic in a mediation. Jan is…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Are you an attorney with an upcoming mediation? This is your place to peek behind the curtain of what a mediator is really thinking. Hear renowned mediators from across the country offer insights on the most effective strategies for lawyers and parties to use in mediation. Hosted by litigator-turned-mediator Abe Melamed, Esq.
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Are you an attorney with an upcoming mediation? This is your place to peek behind the curtain of what a mediator is really thinking. Hear renowned mediators from across the country offer insights on the most effective strategies for lawyers and parties to use in mediation. Hosted by...
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