The California Senate Bill 940 has been signed into law. The Senate Bill 940 introduces a certification process for arbitrators, mediators, and other non-judicial ADR providers – individuals and firms, attorneys and those…
California Senate Bill 940: Introduction of an ADR Certification Program? Read More »
Today, on International Women’s Day, the International Mediation Institute honours all women for their valued contributions in creating more harmonious, resilient and collaborative societies, especially women who have chosen mediation
Mediation is already mandated in many jurisdictions. However, there is no standardised approach as to how mandated mediation can and should work globally. As discussions about how mandated mediation continue to unfold around the world, Sir Geoffrey will explore how digital technologies could pave the way towards mainstream adoption of mediation, what is required of mediators to facilitate that change and how such changes will impact on practice.
Roebuck Lecture 2022: Mandating Mediation – The Digital Solution Read More »
While seasoned IP practitioners tend to focus on adjudicative processes (e.g., litigation and arbitration), non-adjudicative processes can help reduce the time and cost to outcome, improve settlement rates, preserve business relationships and provide higher satisfaction ratings.
We all have to start somewhere. While we occasionally hear a senior practitioner query why they would train “the competition”, most mediators understand that, in expanding the pool of mediators,
The benefits of becoming a mediation mentor Read More »
Last Friday, international peace mediation practitioner and senior researcher Juan Diaz gave a presentation on peace mediation, and where it fits into the mediation world. He first gives an overview
Juan Diaz on Peace Mediation Read More »
Earlier this week, Mixed Mode Taskforce member Nadja Alexander gave a presentation on the Singapore Convention as part of the IMI-SIMI SCM seminar series. The video is available below, as
Nadja Alexander on the Singapore Convention: A Commentary Read More »
IMI Certified Mediator Sarah Blake has been conducting an Advanced Dispute Resolution Seminar Series. One recent event asked “what happens when the mediator is the block to resolution”, and resulted
What happens when the mediator is the block to resolution? Read More »
Young Mediators Initiative manager, Angela Herberholz, recently spoke with Hong-Kong-based mediator Ting-kwok IU about his mediation career. Recently I had the privilege of speaking with Ting-kwok IU about his mediation career.
Dr Paul Gibson is an IMI Certified Mediator based in Australia, who uses an Aboriginal ‘message stick’ in his mediation practice. Here he shares his story of this fascinating tool
Using my Aboriginal Message Stick Read More »
I had the privilege of speaking with IMI Certified Mediator John Sturrock QC about his mediation career. John is a very successful mediator based in Scotland, and has enjoyed being
Diversification is key—Interview with John Sturrock Read More »
Co-Founder and Manager of IMI’s Young Mediators’ Initiative, Angela Herberholz, recently interviewed IMI Certified Mediator Gerry O’Sullivan about her mediation career, overcoming workplace challenges, and her new book. Despite her
The Light Bulb Moment—Interview with Gerry O’Sullivan Read More »
