Who We Are
The Mediation Society is a non-profit organization based in Northern California that is composed of trained and experienced mediators who meet regularly to share information, develop mediation skills and techniques, and enjoy an atmosphere of fellowship among peers. To this end, the Society sponsors dinners, round tables and workshops in San Francisco featuring leading local, national and international speakers and subjects in the field of mediation. Membership in the Society and participation in its activities are intended to further the advancement of the practice of mediation, both locally and nationally, and to foster an appreciation for mediation as a valuable form of alternative dispute resolution.
Mediator's Corner
The Power of an Apology by Elizabeth Link
While most commercial mediations focus on the evaluation of the case if it were to go to trial (like in a court settlement conference), there is great value in delving deeper into the conflict between the parties and, in particular, what action or inaction may have caused the conflict to occur. Why is this important? Because even high-powered business executives can get their feelings hurt – although they’ll never admit that to you unless you gently guide them through an exploration of the genesis of the conflict.
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* Elizabeth Link is a 1988 graduate of the George Washington University Law School and a full-time mediator specializing in commercial, business, employment, and real estate disputes.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
The Mediation Table in 2012 – What Changes Are Ahead? with featured speaker Bruce Edwards
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Society Session: Getting a Business Back on Track: Mediating Partnership Disputes with Self-Represented Parties with Patricia Prince
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
A Call for Evidence Based Standards for Mediator Quality with Gary Weiner Mediation Program Administrator for the Court of Appeal, First Appellate District