Labor and Employment | J. Arthur Smith, III
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J. Arthur Smith joins Rebecca Wisbar to discuss labor and employment law. Host is a . The Mediation Minute is now available on , , , Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Get new episodes of The Mediation Minute ! . Visit to learn more. Please note: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide legal advice.
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Brian Katz | Recent Legislative Tort Amendments
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Brian Katz of Herman, Herman, & Katz of New Orleans joins Rebecca Wisbar on the Mediation Minute to discuss how recent legislative tort amendments will influence mediation and litigation.
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Erik Vollenweider | Trust in Mentorship
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Trust is integral when it comes to mediation, often being noted as a key ingredient to negotiation success. Erik Vollenweider joins Rebecca Wisbar to talk about trust in another aspect of the legal life: mentorship. Erik has made the transition from Associate to Partner at Lobman Carnahan in New Orleans. Erik discusses how to communicate with less experienced associates as well as how more seasoned attorneys can benefit from the new perspective and energy the associates bring to the firm
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Keely Scott | Online Mediation Practical Tips
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Video conferencing is part of our daily lives these days, and those in the legal profession are finding more and more mediations and other negotiations online. Keely Scott, managing partner of Donohue, Patrick & Scott, joins Rebecca Wisbar on the Mediation Minute to share some tips for mediating online. Keely offers practical tips for a polished presentation and tactics for helping laypeople feel comfortable with the mediation process in a virtual setting.
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Chris Glisson | Ethics and Negotiations
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Chris Glisson, managing partner of MGM Attorneys joins Rebecca Wisbar on The Mediation Minute to discuss ethics and negotiation/mediation. Chris shares his thoughts about ethical questions that can arise in mediation that might not receive the attention they deserve. Special consideration is given to ethics in the information gathering stage of mediation preparation.
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Tommy Juneau | Preparation and Interpersonal Dynamics
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The dynamics between people are paramount in the mediation process. Tommy Juneau believes that the dynamics between attorneys can sometimes eclipse the dynamics between the parties. Return guest Tommy joins Rebecca Wisbar to discuss mediation preparation. What should go into a position paper at a mediation? Should you even submit a position paper? What level of detail should be covered with participants in order to prepare? These questions and more are answered on this Mediation Minute episode.
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Jonathan Mitchell | Turning Clients into Teammates
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“Ultimately, what we all want is to come to a good resolution for all our clients and if you can understand what the other person is thinking, it can help you nudge them towards where you want them to be.” Jonathan Mitchell is our guest and he shares one question to ask clients which will set the tone for the future legal proceedings. Jonathan and host Rebecca Wisbar discuss the concepts of anchoring and of confirmation bias, plus practical tips for positively managing expectations throughout a mediatio
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Aaron Chaisson, Jr | Negotiations Before, During, and Even After Trial
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The current COVID-19 situation may have encouraged disputing parties to negotiate where they might otherwise would litigate. Aaron Chaisson joins Rebecca Wisbar to analyze the many benefits of these negotiations, even if negotiations weren’t “Plan A.” Aaron identifies the process of finding the “pressure points” in a case and how experience provides perspective for all parties involved. The conversation closes with a discussion of post-trial negotiations plus how goodwill is not an endless resourc
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Elizabeth Liuzza | Communication Skills and Preconceived Ideas
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Communications plus a business education, mixed with a dash of public relations can lead to a interesting perspective when paired with a law practice. Elizabeth Liuzza joins Rebecca Wisbar on the Mediation Minute to share how professional communication can influence the mediation process. Elizabeth shares insights into setting the tone and dealing with preconceived ideas that may present themselves during mediation.
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Tommy Juneau | Mediation Opening Sessions
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The mediation opening session has evolved. Guest Tommy Juneau talks with host Rebecca Wisbar about the importance of the opening statements and how they set the tone for the entire process. Tommy shares some communication tactics that make for an effective mediation.Tommy Juneau is principal at Perry Dampf Dispute Solutions and serves as a full-time mediator.
info_outlineJoe Prokop's law practice focuses on elder law issues and estate planning. On this episode of The Mediation Minute, guest Joe and host Rebecca Wisbar discuss handling client emotions during stressful interactions which occur after the passing of a loved one. They discuss the importance of managing expectations as well as getting into a rational frame of mind. Mr. Prokop also explores the difference between listening to clients and hearing clients.
Host Rebecca Wisbar is a Baton Rouge mediator and attorney. The Mediation Minute is now available on Apple Podcasts, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Get new episodes of The Mediation Minute delivered to your inbox! Sign up for our email newsletter. Visit TheMediationMinute.com to learn more. Please note: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide legal advice.