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I am committed to leaving you more empowered than when we met, so on this blog I post information on topics such as working with an attorney or distinguishing between arbitration and mediation, as …
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Yes. Attorneys can indeed practice law and mediate. They can also arbitrate while practicing law. It does take some extra work to maintain neutrality and avoid conflicts of interest, but we are …
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Those who have known me for a few decades tend to relate to me as the nerdy jock from school. I played team sports from age seven through high school and college. I tried nearly anything that was …
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We are human. Thus, we don't always choose to take actions that work. How many people do you know who want to lose weight, yet they don't change their eating habits or maintain an exercise program, …
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I have been there, and I revisit these fears on occasion--probably even more often than I care to admit. I still have student loan debt that I hope to pay off before I retire. I haven't found health …
I've been hurt by racism, too. My experiences might have been different from yours. But they are valid, too. I didn't understand why people made me feel bad about my new friend. I almost …
Of Course! Mediation is all about the parties having a choice and the power they need to create their own resolutions. There are some disputes that involve complex issues, such as patents or …
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Some of my favorite leaders encourage people to volunteer their services when they are seeking a career change. There are still plenty of businesses that post unpaid internship positions that also …
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As I have increased my peacemaking work, I have had extraordinary opportunities to participate in meetings with people I admire and organizations I respect. These are people with greater experience …
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Many of us consider ourselves law-abiding citizens. We pay our income taxes, comply with numerous regulations, purchase mandatory insurance policies, and refrain from stealing, killing, and cheating. …
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