During the Memorial Day weekend, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dana Garnett, a seasoned conflict resolution strategist and coach at Mindful Strategy. This episode is a reconnection of sorts. Dana has been a speaker at the Texas Association of Mediators annual conference, an event I’ve attended. Our conversation revolved around professional conflict resolution […]
Google I/O’ 25 Keynote Takeaway for Lawyers and Mediators
Greetings Lawyers and Mediators! Every year, I tune into Google I/O to see the latest technological advancements in Mountain View. After my morning court hearing today, I got a chance to watch this year’s major announcements during Google’s opening keynote address. I’ve visited Google’s campus in the past and hope one day I can attend […]
EP314: The Islamic Approach to Dispute Resolution, With Larry Anthony of IAMS.LLC
I got the opportunity to revisit with Larry Anthony, JD, following our attendance at the Spring Conference of the ABA’s Dispute Resolution Section and our “LMIPodcast On the Road” video clip while in Chicago. Larry is a mediator at the Islamic Arbitration and Mediation Services (IAMS, LLC), which is based in Plano, Texas, just north […]
EP313 – Demystifying the World of Government Contracting with Chelsea Meggitt of Collaborative Compositions
Have you ever wondered how government works with small businesses when the government is the customer in need of contractors to do certain jobs? We’re aware government contracting exists, but how does it all come to be? From the bidding process to securing and keeping a contract, what actually goes on behind the scenes? Last […]
EP312: Better Together: Navigating Co-Parenting with Lisa Erickson
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Lisa Erickson, a licensed clinical social worker and therapist from Empowering Parents in Kansas City (epkc.org), based in Missouri. Lisa has been helping families in crisis, especially those navigating co-parenting after divorce or separation, for over 15 years. Her insights were incredibly valuable, especially for those […]
Highlights & My Impressions From the 25th International Forum on Online Dispute Resolution in London
As a common practice now when I attend law or mediation conferences, I pack my vlogging gear and take the LMIPodcast on the road. This was no different when attending the 25th International Forum on Online Dispute Resolution (ODR 2025) this week, held at the historic Old Royal Naval College in London. Documenting my educational […]






