For any family lawyer or mediator practicing in Harris County, Texas, the routine is all too familiar. You have a hearing in the 308th, are assigned a mediation in the 246th, and a new client whose matter is in the 507th. Each court has its own distinct set of local rules, policies, and procedures. For […]
Read this article on LinkedIn. While society starts to really take in the changes AI is bringing into our world, companies like Google and OpenAI are rapidly expanding toward achieving AGI. One area where the skills of AI agents are rapidly overtaking humans is in video creation. This 8-second clip below was created on my […]
We delved a bit last week into the social phenomenon known as social proof, which examines how consumers rely on others’ public opinion about a particular good or service before selecting the good or service. Nowhere is this better exemplified than in the “review industry” built up on the internet over the last few decades. […]
I caught up with immigration lawyer and Forbes contributor Andy Semotiuk to discuss the latest developments in US immigration law and international conflicts, specifically focusing on the situation in Ukraine. Andy highlighted a significant US Supreme court decision affecting over 500,000 immigrants under humanitarian parole programs. We also touched on the cancellations of Temporary Protected […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
