**Note: ZODR AI is in the semi-finals of the 2026 ABA Techshow Startup Alley Competition in Chicago. Voting is now open. Make your voice heard. Learn more at LMINetwork.com/Zodr Start With Why In his book Start With Why, Simon Sinek explains that while people can be motivated by manipulations—like fear, peer pressure, or price—true lasting […]
Have you ever wondered why, despite reaching an agreement in mediation, disputes sometimes re-emerge, or worse, escalate? In Episode 346, Mediator and Arbitrator Harshitha Ram, of HarshhitaRam.com, answers these questions. Harshitha is a global conflict expert professional whose career spans three distinct jurisdictions—the USA, India, and the UK. She’s an educator and conflict resolution trainer, […]
This conversation features Mediator Katy Harris of MediationMattersMidlands.co.uk and Psychologist Penny Ruth Willis of nvrnorthampton.co.uk into conflict resolution in children, the non-violent resistance approach, the impact of trauma on parenting, community support for children, and the concept of coercive control in parenting. It provides practical tips for parents and co-parenting, emphasizing the importance of community […]
In this conversation with Jim Melamed of Mediate.com, we cover the evolution of Mediate.com, the tech evolution of mediation, the integration of AI in mediation, and the importance of empowerment and informed decision-making in mediation practices.This video is a revisit of Jim’s earlier talk on the Will Work for Food YouTube Channel, created by Natalie […]
In my recent conversation with Katy Harris, a family and civil mediator, we delved into the intricate world of conflict resolution, focusing on the profound effects of parental separation on children. Katy, of MediationMattersMidlands of the UK, shared her personal journey and professional insights, emphasizing the critical role of communication and responsibility in maintaining a […]
It’s 2026, and the first big blockbuster film in the US is the sci-fi thriller Mercy, starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson, in which a fully automated AI administers criminal justice, including capital punishment, in the year 2029. Having recently gotten into filmmaking with the Can ODR Change the World documentary, I’m going to review […]
I recently had the privilege of diving into the world of artificial intelligence with the authors of “Governing Artificial Intelligence”—Leah Wing of the NCTDR, Daniel Rainey, and Chris Draper of MorriganAI.com. Our discussion centered around the pivotal role AI plays in dispute resolution and the pressing need for ethical governance. In their book, these authors […]
Bridging the Gap: A New Era in Conflict Resolution In the latest episode of the LMI Podcast, Katy Harris and I start off by reminding folks of the upcoming Bridging the Gap Conference 2026, a pivotal event focusing on conflict resolution and mediation. This conference aims to enhance strategies in conflict resolution, emphasizing the importance […]
In Episode 338, of the LMI Podcast, I sat down with Bill Glover, a mediator and fellow technologist, to delve into the findings of his Texas Mediator Field Study 2025. This comprehensive study sheds light on the challenges and opportunities within the mediation landscape in Texas, but may be indicative of what mediators face in […]
In a world where civility in discourse is increasingly rare, an MLK event that provides lawyers with free legal education aims to set a new standard. Hosted by Tom King of Toolkit.law, the 2026 MLK Day CLE event promises to be the largest Martin Luther King-related continuing legal education event in the country. Tom King […]
