This month, we've been focusing on Choice #1: Forgive Yourself for Having Conflicts, which is one of the Seven Choices from my book, DIY Conflict Resolution: Seven Choices and Five Actions of a …
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Can an Attorney Practice Law and Mediate?
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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What Does It Mean to Be a “Neutral”?
"Neutrals" are third-parties. They aren’t part of the dispute to be arbitrated or mediated, and they aren’t likely to be significantly impacted by any resolution the primary parties create. Unlike …
Seven Lessons I Learned from Playing Team Sports
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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Why Do Parties Reject Mediation If It Works?
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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We’ve All Been Hurt by Racism
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 …
Can I Choose a Mediator with Industry Experience?
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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Even Peacemakers Sometimes Cause Division
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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Nance L. Schick Introduces An Integrative Lawyer’s Creed to Help Us Maintain Focus
It's always challenging to start a movement that transforms centuries-old systems. We see a lot of attempts in the United States today. There was #occupywallstreet. Whatever happened to that? …
It Begins with the Listening
Listen for the hurt, the broken dreams, and the opportunities to heal them. Listen for the fears, the shame, and the cue to hug them. Listen not for the hate that developed in a …