About Resolutions: A Podcast About Dispute Resolution and Prevention
Resolutions is a podcast about all things Dispute Resolution. Hosted by a rotating cast of Section of Dispute Resolution members, the podcast consists of a series of conversations with professionals in the dispute resolution community about various topics of interest.
In this episode of Just Resolutions, host Alex Green IV talks with Harvard Law lecturer and mediator David Hoffman about his book The Art of Impasse Breaking in Mediation.
They discuss process versus substantive interventions, the underused tools of caucusing and lawyer-only joint sessions, the role of apology and relationship repair, the benefits of Zoom mediation, and weighing the most likely outcome if a case goes to court.
This episode was published by the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution - the leading source of dispute resolution information and networking opportunities for professionals around the world. Not a member of the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution? Join today!
9 Sept 2026
A Preview of the 2026 Advanced Mediation & Advocacy Skills Institute
In this episode of Resolutions, host Aaron Gothelf sits down with ABA Section of Dispute Resolution Chair Doug Mintz for a preview of the 2026 Advanced Mediation & Advocacy Skills Institute, taking place virtually on October 21–22.
Celebrating its 23rd year, the Institute has become one of the ABA's premier mediation programs by combining practical advocacy skills with the latest developments in psychology, behavioral science, ethics, technology, and negotiation.
Aaron and Doug discuss the program's evolution, this year's keynote conversation with former U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, and sessions on breaking impasse, artificial intelligence, cross-border disputes, ethics, and specialized mediation practice areas.
Whether you're an experienced mediator, advocate, or attorney looking to strengthen your dispute resolution skills, this episode offers an inside look at why the Institute continues to be a must-attend event for ADR professionals.
Register for the 2026 Advanced Mediation & Advocacy Skills Institute here.
4 Sept 2026
Helping Divided Communities
How should we handle bigger conflicts that take more than a half day or full day to address? What happens when parties to the dispute are in the hundreds, or thousands? Hear from Bill Froehlich, Director of the Divided Community Project at Ohio State University, on how he and his team have worked with communities across the country on some of the most tense conflicts.
This episode was published by the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution - the leading source of dispute resolution information and networking opportunities for professionals around the world. Not a member of the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution? Join today!
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