Parent category for different areas of mediation practice.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bonnie Artman Fox, Author of the book How Did My Family Get In My Office?: Surprising Ways Your Upbringing Impacts you At Work And What you Can Do About It, discusses how family dynamics from our upbringings can later produce conflict in the workplace that undermines productivity and morale. Bonnie explores the profound connection between […]
Dr. Jeanette Bicknell, of Bicknell Mediation, a Toronto-based mediation expert in workplace conflict resolution, shares her expertise with me and Thomas G. Giglione of WeAgreeMediators on the LMIPodcast. LMI went on the road and got a chance to record in front of the iconic Casa Loma castle in Toronto, Canada. Dr. Bicknell identifies the top […]
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 […]
Mary Ann Pano Hughes, of Special Family Transitions, a certified special needs divorce coach, shares her personal journey and expertise in supporting parents of children with special needs through the challenges of divorce. She is a contributing author in the new book launched January 2025: The Other Side of Divorce: Breakups That Lead to Breakthroughs. […]
In this insightful interview, I talk with Debbie Ausburn, an experienced attorney, foster parent, who shares her valuable insights on the challenges and joys of blended families, stepparenting, and raising children who are not biologically your own. Debbie, a former social worker and prosecutor, emphasizes the importance of understanding the child’s perspective and the trauma […]
A compilation of rapid fire questions put to Dannielle Simms, Texas family attorney at the SimmsLawGroup.com based in Houston, Texas.
