Mediation across borders and cultures.
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 […]
Immigration lawyer and international law expert Andy Semotiuk of the PaceLawFirm.com returned to the LMIPodcast this week to discuss his Forbes article on the G7 Meeting and catch us up on the latest in global conflicts. **EDITOR’S NOTE UPDATE: This recording took place before the United States launched airstrikes on Iran on Saturday, June 21, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The LMIPodcast went on the road to Canada to connect with co-host Thomas G. Giglione of WeAgreeMediators and interview Attorney Jia Junaid of Lexaltico LLP. In the episode Jia shares her expertise on global mobility and immigration. She highlights the importance of understanding complex tax and residency regulations when relocating or investing abroad, citing real-life […]
In this episode, Toronto-based attorney Brian Gottheil, the Director of Training & Transformation at Bernardi (Hrlawyers.ca), joined the LMIPodcast on the road alongside Thomas G. Giglione of WeAgreeMediators to discuss the importance of transforming workplace culture and the role of HR investigations and training. He shares his journey from being an employment lawyer to leading […]
In this episode of the LMIPodcast, host Mac Pierre-Louis interviews Marzena Korzonek, a judge from Poland and a member of the European Association of Judges for Mediation (GEMME Poland). Judge Korzonek discusses her work in legal education through the Polish courts, particularly her involvement in a youth legal education program that focuses on peer mediation […]
The 3rd Annual Congress is taking place in Angers, France, from March 12-14. This is its 3rd gathering and one I chose to attend to develop my mediator skills, understand the field of conflict resolution from broader perspectives, and connect with like-minded colleagues around the world who share a passion for resolving disputes outside of […]
