When complex disputes end up in mediation, the conversations can be intense, high-stakes, and deeply personal, even when the parties insist it’s “just business.” Neuroscience offers powerful insights into why people react the way they do in conflict and how mediators and advocates can use that knowledge to guide more productive discussions. Understanding how the brain responds to stress, threat, and reward can transform the way we communicate and negotiate, especially in soph

If you’ve been in enough mediations, you’ve been there: everything seems stuck. The parties are circling the same numbers or repeating...

One of the most common strategic questions in mediation is whether to front-load all the terms you want in a settlement or whether to...

Those of us who regularly serve as mediators or represent parties in mediation have come to appreciate the power of the private caucus....