…my students are not from here means, among other things, that their notion of what being a lawyer is doesn’t reflect American television and movie heroes and anti-heroes – no LA Law, Boston Legal, Judd for the Defense or Perry Mason. In their cultures, a lawyer is a consensus-builder, a servant of the client and a force for community harmony.
Read MoreOne of the most noticeable differences between US-style mediation and International Mediation is the role that lawyers play.
Read MoreWith apologies to Lennon and McCartney, you all know you want the world to change – the world of how we resolve disputes. Let’s start with a discussion of the role of disclosure in mediation.
Read MoreThe best part of Irwin's recollections is his 10 Guiding Principles. There's no doubt to those who knew him that he lived them every day. It's never too late to learn (principle #2), so I am including them for all to read, especially my BU law students.
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