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Resolutions: A Podcast About Dispute Resolution and Prevention

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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.

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United States

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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.

Language:

English


Episodes

Mastering the Art of Negotiation: Kwame Christian’s Story

10/31/2023
In this episode, Larry Schooler chats with Kwame Christian — the founder & CEO of the American Negotiation Institute — about his journey into the field of alternative dispute resolution and negotiation.

Duration:00:44:43

Ombuds Emergence in Tech: A New Dispute Resolution Path

9/28/2023
In this episode, Caroline Stauffer chats with Donna Douglass Williams — Head of Ombuds at Pinterest — about the benefits of investing in an ombuds in the tech industry. Ready to learn more about this dynamic profession? Ombuds Day is Oct. 12 and to celebrate, we’ll be hosting a complimentary event for all! This year’s signature event, “A Conversation with Thomas Zgambo” offers an opportunity to increase awareness and understanding of the ombuds profession, highlight the value of ombuds, and encourage greater use of ombuds programs. We are honored to host Dr. Zgambo and learn from the diversity of roles he has served as an Ombuds. Register for this free event today! Not a member of the American Bar Association: Section of Dispute Resolution? Join today!

Duration:00:29:29

Risky Business; The Best Tool You Probably Aren’t Using

9/12/2023
Rekha Rangachari interviews Mediator & Founder of Peacemaker, Brian K. Epps In this episode, Brian drills down on the benefits, and misunderstandings, surrounding risk analysis as a critical tool for attorneys and mediators. Peacemaker offers a solution to the “math is hard” axiom, mapping litigant responses to simple questions — ultimately displayed in a simple table rather than a confusing decision tree matrix. Brian demonstrates through case examples how to incorporate risk analysis into mediation, to find a pathway between gut instinct-approximations and sound approaches to valuation. Episode Resources: ABA Section of Dispute Resolution members: To qualify for the three-month trial period, email support@peacemaker.legal The Role of Risk Analysis in Dispute & Litigation Management The One Minute Manager Prepares for Mediation: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Negotiation Preparation Not a member of the American Bar Association: Section of Dispute Resolution? Join today!

Duration:00:23:20

Why Traditional ADR Approaches Fail with High Conflict Parties

8/24/2023
Join Steven Wolhandler and hosts Larry Schooler and Alex Green IV as they discuss a new paradigm that can be used to resolve conflict with unreasonable people, or “emotional predators.” Not a member of the Section of Dispute Resolution? Join today! The conversation contained within the podcast represent the opinions of the podcast guests and should not be construed to be those of either the American Bar Association or the Dispute Resolution Section unless adopted pursuant to the bylaws of the Association. Resolutions podcast is not intended as and cannot serve as a substitute for legal advice. Subscribers are encouraged to obtain advice from their own legal counsel.

Duration:00:53:17

Starting Your Mediation Practice

8/10/2023
In this episode, host Caroline Stauffer chats with Genesis Fisher & Jeff Kichaven, who give advice on how to start your own mediation practice. Not a member of the American Bar Association: Section of Dispute Resolution? Become one here.

Duration:00:38:18

Presenting the Center for Understanding in Conflict: Part Two

7/25/2023
In this second episode of a multi-part series, Alex Green IV has a conversation with Catherine Connor and Katherine Miller, who are both experienced mediation trainers with the Center for Understanding in Conflict, about the mechanics and the philosophy of the Center’s different approach to and style of mediation. We hope that our listeners can understand the uniqueness and maybe even consider the potential utility of the Center’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) model such that the Center’s mediation strategies and techniques may be useful to adopt and explore in other, more “traditional” mediation settings.

Duration:00:59:04

Young Neutrals: Breaking into an International ADR Career

7/12/2023
Two young ADR professionals, a mediator and arbitrator, both from Brazil, share their challenges and views of the profession and why/how they chose the ADR path.

Duration:00:24:30

From the Michigan Supreme Court to CEO of the American Arbitration Association: A Fireside Chat with Bridget McCormack

6/21/2023
American Arbitration Association (AAA) Commercial Vice President, Aaron Gothelf sits down with Bridget McCormack to discuss her transition from Chief Justice of The Michigan Supreme Court to CEO of AAA. Topics include: Why she was interested in taking on the role? How her experience as an academic and on the bench influenced her leadership style? What sets AAA apart from other ADR providers? How can arbitration improve its’ public image as various states attempt to pass laws banning or restricting consumer and employment arbitration? Is artificial intelligence the future of ADR and could it replace arbitrators? Her overall vision for AAA’s future.

Duration:00:41:49

DEIB Efforts - A Focus on What ”Belonging” Means

6/7/2023
In this episode, host Juliana Rigato-Piekarski is joined by ADR professionals Miss-Ashley Kendrick and Sunnita Blount, Esq. for a thought-provoking conversation about what “belonging” means, its importance for neutrals, its impact on the ADR practice, and how to achieve it.

Duration:00:37:13

Presenting the Center for Understanding in Conflict

5/23/2023
In this episode, host Alex Green IV has a conversation with James Dykeman and Catherine Connor, a conflict resolution trainer and a marketer/public relations specialist, both of whom work for the Center for Understanding in Conflict. This conversation not only offers information about the founding and the history of the organization, but also an overview of the unique model that the Center for Understanding in Conflict uses to train mediators. Interested in learning more about dispute resolution? Join the American Bar Association and the Section of Dispute Resolution!

Duration:00:52:13

The ABA Cornerstones of Democracy: Civics, Civility, and Collaboration Commission with ABA President Deborah Enix Ross & Terry Amsler

4/6/2023
In this episode, Larry Schooler sits down with American Bar Association President Deborah Enix Ross and Terry Amsler, School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University. They discuss the ABA Cornerstones of Democracy: Civics, Civility and Collaboration Commission. This initiative encourages the legal profession to lead the way in promoting civics, civility, and collaboration to restore confidence in our democratic institute and the judicial system, and to protect the rule of law.

Duration:00:24:01

Movement, Management and Modeling at Immediation: Fireside Chat with Andrew Hutchinson

3/21/2023
In this episode, Rekha Rangachari sits down with Andrew Hutchinson, Chief Revenue Officer at Immediation. They discuss Immediation’s history and end-to-end process management, the future of mediation — to include start-ups and an uptick of technology disputes, and driving better outcomes in law through technology.

Duration:00:22:23

Truth and Action: Addressing systemic Racism in the Criminal Justice System

3/7/2023
In partnership with the Mitchell Hamline School of Law Project Advisory Committee, and along with interested individuals and community organizations, the School established the Truth and Action project—a project created under the umbrella of transitional justice, which relies on the foundation that reform and reconciliation are not possible without first understanding the truth.

Duration:00:42:46

The Understanding of Collaborative Law: Part 2

2/28/2023
In episode two of a two part series on collaborative law, host Caroline Stauffer sits down with Kevin Scudder of the Seattle Collaborative Law Center to discuss the practice of collaborative law. Not a member of the American Bar Association: Section of Dispute Resolution? Become one here.

Duration:00:35:21

The Role of Discovery Referees with Diana Kruze

2/15/2023
In this episode, Diana Kruze, Case Manager for the U.S. Courts of Appeals, and host Jason Harper of Miles Mediation & Arbitration, discuss the practice of discovery referees, also known as Special Masters. Diana gives listeners an overview of the practice and discusses the values and skills one should have as a practitioner. Not a member of the American Bar Association: Section of Dispute Resolution? Become one here.

Duration:00:29:00

The Understanding of Collaborative Law: Part 1

1/24/2023
In episode one of a two part series on collaborative law, host Caroline Stauffer sits down with Kevin Scudder of the Seattle Collaborative Law Center to discuss the practice. Kevin and Caroline give listeners an overview of collaborative law and discuss the values and skills one should have as a practitioner. Not a member of the American Bar Association: Section of Dispute Resolution? Become one here.

Duration:00:22:00

Arbitrating Cryptocurrency Disputes

1/3/2023
Listen to our latest podcast, “Arbitrating Cryptocurrency Disputes,” featuring Arbitrator and Commercial Litigator, Dani Schwartz of Wachtel Missry LLP and American Arbitration Association Commercial Vice President, Aaron Gothelf, as they discuss the intricacies of arbitrating disputes involving cryptocurrency. Topics include: What are some of the disputes related to cryptocurrency that end up in arbitration? How are cryptocurrency disputes different from other types of financial disputes? Is cryptocurrency a true currency or a speculative investment vehicle? What happened at FTX and do other cryptocurrency exchanges face similar risks? Will more traditional financial services corporations enter the cryptocurrency exchange marketplace? How can Neutrals who are interested in mediating and arbitrating cryptocurrency cases strengthen their blockchain technical knowledge? Not a member of the American Bar Association: Section of Dispute Resolution? Become one here.

Duration:00:39:12

Memory, Culture, and Dispute Resolution: A Conversation with Dr. Sukhsimranjit Singh

12/12/2022
In our mediation and arbitration sessions, we often review memories of past events. But how might our culture influence what we remember, and even alter our memories over time, in ways that could impact outcomes in dispute resolution? Dr. Sukhsimranjit Singh of Pepperdine University explores this topic in conversation with host Larry Schooler. Not a member of the American Bar Association: Section of Dispute Resolution? Become one here!

Duration:00:28:03

The Essence of Mediation: Previewing the 2022 Mediation Institute

11/18/2022
This episode features Harold Coleman, Jr., Senior Vice President / Mediator, AAA-ICDR-AAA Mediation.org & Dr. Debra Dupree, Founder and CEO, Relationships-at-Work. Join them as they share the essence of mediation, as well as why a lifelong learning mindset is critical to professional success. They’ll also give a preview of the 19th Annual Advanced Mediation and Advocacy Skills Institute. This 3-day virtual Institute features the opportunity to learn from the leading social, behavioral and legal authorities in the field. Register at: ambar.org/med2022 Not a member of the American Bar Association: Section of Dispute Resolution? Become one here: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/dispute_resolution/membership/

Duration:00:53:46

Discussion on Communicating the Value of Internally Facing Ombuds: Part 2

10/11/2022
This episode features Ryan Smith, assistant university ombudsperson at Michigan State University, and Josef Leidenfrost, European Network of Ombuds in Higher Education. Join them as they discuss the role of an ombuds in an organization and dive into the different structures of American and European ombud structures.

Duration:00:38:22