Mediator in the Middle

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.

14. What Is The Goal Of Mediation? Litigators, Be Thoughtful About Your Objectives. With JJ Johnston and Abe Melamed 01/10/2024

13. A Perspective From Both Sides: With Plaintiff Counsel Maria Bourn and Defense Counsel Mike Laurenson. 10/31/2023

12. Preparing for Class Action Mediations, with Steve Pearl and Abe Melamed 10/03/2023

11. Listening Sessions During Mediation: Letting The Client Tell Their Story, with Sylvia Mayer and Abe Melamed 08/01/2023

10. Mediation Secrets with David Kupfer, Abe Melamed & Jason Ingber 05/30/2023

9. How a mediator helped the parties reach the historic $787.5 Million settlement in Dominion v. Fox. 04/24/2023

8. Respecting culture, diversity, equity & inclusion, and maintaining civility in the mediation process, with Angela Reddock-Wright and Abe Melamed 03/20/2023

7. Customizing each mediation by approaching it with a fresh set of eyes, with Jeff Kichaven and Abe Melamed 01/26/2023

6. Preparing Your Client for Mediation, with Chaim Book and Abe Melamed 01/19/2023

5. Mock mediation adapted from a jury verdict, Jones v. Smith, with Jeff Thurrell & Mona Tashroudian 01/03/2023

4. Virtual Mediation 3 Years Later: Best Practices in Conducting Online Proceedings, with Ruth Raisfeld and Abe Melamed 11/17/2022

3. Executive Sessions/Attorney Meetings during Mediation: A Great Opportunity to Build Rapport and Trust with Opposing Counsel, with Gig Kyriacou and Abe Melamed 11/09/2022

2. Front-Loading the Process: Pre-Mediation Exchange of Information and Documents, with Lee Jay Berman and Abe Melamed 10/06/2022

1. Striking the Balance between Being Evaluative and Facilitative in a Mediation, with Abe Melamed and Jan Schau 10/06/2022