In this episode, Christopher Ernst, arbitrator, mediator, &amp; neutral at Ohio ADR, shares his tips for how attorneys can effectively use mediation in the course of client representation.  

In this episode, Christopher Ernst, arbitrator, mediator, &amp; neutral at Ohio ADR, shares his tips for how attorneys can effectively use mediation in the course of client representation.

Episode 12:  Do's and Don'ts for Attorneys in Mediation

In this episode, Shelley Whalen, executive director of Community Mediation Services of Central Ohio discusses the agency’s eviction mediation program during COVID-19 in Columbus, Ohio

In this episode, Shelley Whalen, executive director of Community Mediation Services of Central Ohio discusses the agency’s eviction mediation program during COVID-19 in Columbus, Ohio

Episode 11: Eviction Mediation

In this episode, attorney and mediator Nathan Witkin, of the Outside Innovation Institute, discusses co-resolution and its implications for dispute resolution practitioners. Co-resolution is a new negotiation-coaching process, applying mediation methods within a framework for reliable cooperation across the table.

In this episode, attorney and mediator Nathan Witkin, of the Outside Innovation Institute, discusses co-resolution and its implications for dispute resolution practitioners. Co-resolution is a new negotiation-coaching process, applying mediation methods within a framework for reliable cooperation across the table.

Episode 10: Co-Resolution

In this episode recorded pre-COVID-19, mediators Sandra Mendel Furman and Mike Moran discuss their own experience in co-mediating together as well as the benefits and challenges of co-mediation. 

In this episode recorded pre-COVID-19, mediators Sandra Mendel Furman and Mike Moran discuss their own experience in co-mediating together as well as the benefits and challenges of co-mediation.

Episode 9:  Co-Mediation

In this episode, Katherine Knapke, Chief Operating Officer of the American Negotiation Institute, joins us as both a guest and a co-host.  Katherine shares her perspective as a new mediator and Veronica, host of Meetups with Mediators, shares her perspective as an experienced mediator.

In this episode, Katherine Knapke, Chief Operating Officer of the American Negotiation Institute, joins us as both a guest and a co-host.  Katherine shares her perspective as a new mediator and Veronica, host of Meetups with Mediators, shares her perspective as an experienced mediator.

Episode 8: What Is It Like to Be a New Mediator?

In this episode, Cathy Geyer, Esq.,  Manager of the Dispute Resolution Section at the Supreme Court of Ohio, joins us to discuss the history of court-connected mediation in Ohio, what makes an effective court-connected mediator, and mediation styles common in court-connected mediation.

In this episode, Cathy Geyer, Esq.,  Manager of the Dispute Resolution Section at the Supreme Court of Ohio, joins us to discuss the history of court-connected mediation in Ohio, what makes an effective court-connected mediator, and mediation styles common in court-connected mediation.

Episode 7: Court-Connected Mediation in Ohio

In this episode, Derek Pratt of 4Ward With Purpose Inc. discusses how mediation can create a positive social impact by removing the barriers to housing stability and self-sufficiency.

In this episode, Derek Pratt of 4Ward With Purpose Inc. discusses how mediation can create a positive social impact by removing the barriers to housing stability and self-sufficiency.

Episode 6: Mediating Homelessness

In this episode, mediator Charlotte Parsons discusses how she focuses on what is being communicated as a whole in mediation—rather than just the words that are being said— in order to help parties have a productive and empowering mediation.

In this episode, mediator Charlotte Parsons discusses how she focuses on what is being communicated as a whole in mediation—rather than just the words that are being said— in order to help parties have a productive and empowering mediation.

Episode 5:  Reading Between the Lines in Mediation

In this episode, attorney and mediator Dave Cohen discusses the benefits, challenges, and how he makes use of a caucus in a mediation.

In this episode, attorney and mediator Dave Cohen discusses the benefits, challenges, and how he makes use of a caucus in a mediation.

Episode 4:  To Caucus or Not to Caucus?

In this episode, attorney and mediator Alex Sanchez discusses why he’s adopted a more flexible, solutions-focused approach to mediation and how he encourages productive conversations rather than bitter communications between parties.

In this episode, attorney and mediator Alex Sanchez discusses why he’s adopted a more flexible, solutions-focused approach to mediation and how he encourages productive conversations rather than bitter communications between parties.

Episode 3: Back to the Future: A Solutions-Focused Approach to Mediation

Hosted by attorney Veronica Cravener, Meetups with Mediators discusses techniques to make your next mediation your best mediation. Brought to you by the Columbus Bar Association.

In this episode, we discuss a technique called ‘compassionate curiosity’ with corporate attorney and mediator Kwame Christian.   Compassionate curiosity is an effective way to build rapport with parties in a mediation.

In this episode, we discuss a technique called ‘compassionate curiosity’ with corporate attorney and mediator Kwame Christian.   Compassionate curiosity is an effective way to build rapport with parties in a mediation.

Episode 2: Compassionate Curiosity

In this episode we discuss a mediation technique called reframing with mediator Cynthia Price. Reframing is an effective way to change the tone of a mediation.

In this episode we discuss a mediation technique called reframing with mediator Cynthia Price. Reframing is an effective way to change the tone of a mediation.

Episode 1: Reframing

As a fellow podcaster and mediator, I absolutely LOVE the content on this show. It’s so practical. I can take what I learn here and immediately apply it to my practice. Thanks, Veronica! 

Kwame Christian
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