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Schedule Mediation with Lee Wallace  By Mediator Lee Wallace© 2019 Trying to figure out what to say during the opening statement at your next mediation?  Focus on your goals and then cover these key points — and you’ve got it. Keep Your Goals in Mind As you think about what you want to say in the opening conference, […]

What’s the point of a mediation brief?  And is it really worth your time? Schedule Mediation with Lee Wallace  What’s the point of a mediation brief?  And is it really worth your time? By Mediator Lee Wallace© 2019 When I speak on mediation at CLE seminars, I see eyes roll the minute I start talking […]

By Mediator Lee Wallace © 2019 Schedule Mediation with Lee Wallace  Ever wish you could wave a magic wand and make somebody give you what you want?  It may not be quite that easy, but there are ways you can get somebody ready to give you what you want in your next negotiation or mediation.  It […]

Schedule Mediation with Lee Wallace  By Mediator Lee Wallace© 2019 When I speak at CLE events, the most frequent question is: should I make an opening statement at mediation?  The answer?  Almost always, yes.  Here are four reasons to make an opening statement. (1)  To show the other side that you are serious and prepared, and will […]

Getting Ready for Mediation Series, Part 2 Schedule Mediation with Lee Wallace  By Mediator Lee Wallace © 2019 Pretty much every client has grown up seeing a steady stream of trials on TV and in the movies. But — as a mediator, I’ll be the one to say it! — mediations are not exactly high-drama […]

Getting Ready for Mediation Series, Part 1 Schedule Mediation with Lee Wallace  By Mediator Lee Wallace© 2019 There really is a secret ingredient that will help you get better results at every single negotiation! It isn’t hard, but then on the other hand, it’s also not taught in college, business school, law school or anywhere […]