Divorce and separation can be incredibly challenging, especially when children are involved. The traditional court system, often perceived as adversarial, can unfortunately exacerbate conflict and lead to prolonged emotional distress for all parties. But what if there was a better way? Mediator, trainer, and international speaker Katy Harris (LinkedIn) of Mediation Matters Midlands in the […]
The world of family law, particularly in Texas custody cases, has seen significant shifts with the implementation of House Bill 3783. This new legislation, effective June 20, 2025, alters how reunification therapy is approached and ordered by courts. In this episode, lawyer-mediator, and former Associate Judge of the 328th Family District Court of Fort Bend […]
In a recent episode, I sat down with Dr. Alberto Elisavetsky (LinkedIn), a global leader in Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) and the application of AI in conflict resolution, particularly within Latin America. Dr. Elisavetsky, who humbly requested that I call him Alberto, is the founder and president of ODR Latino America, and director of a […]
Recently, a team of Nigerian high school students lead by lawyer and mediator Chijioke Ibeku, achieved first place in the 2025 International Peer Mediation Tournament. Chijioke joined me on the LMIPodcast to discuss this achievement. What is Peer Mediation Peer mediation is a specialized form of mediation primarily used in educational settings, such as schools […]
