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Since I began my mediation career just seven years ago, the question that I have hear

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As Eskimos have countless words for snow, so LA Mediators should have countless words for thanks, to express to new subscribers this week - Charles Pereyra-Suarez and Raymond Cervantes, Moira Boyle and Linda Blakeley and Scott Berman. And that's not all, it's a pleasure also to thank new Lifetime subscribers - Gail Kaplan and Tom Gajewski and Bob Tessier.… Continue

I have reentered the mediation scene after working as a psychologist for 20 years, I am more enthusiastic than ever at having mediation become the way we as people resolve conflict. Learning to communicate, resolve problems, respecting each other has always been my goal. To that end, Dave DeGeus and I want to thank Kym Adams and Charles Parselle who gave of their time and energy to participate in the making of a marketing video. You are terrific. Hopefully, there will be more to come.

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We are fortunate enough this week to have the opportunity to thank Charles Shoemaker, Jr., our latest LIFETIME subscriber. Thank you, Charles, this is much appreciated.

Bob Tessier has posted the Feb 10 meeting in the west LA offices of Judicate West. It is not so often that we get the opportunity to hear frank and fearless feedback from a bunch of very experienced attorneys. This will be invaluable.

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Ok, LA Mediators, the time is NOW!

Our February 10 meeting will have 4 guest speakers, and it promises to be just what the doctor ordered. As a group dedicated to helping each other attain the goal of being a successful, professional mediator, we have a great first substantive meeting for 2010.

Our speakers span a wide swath of users of paid mediation services. We'll have wine and pot luck to sweeten the experience, and I must stress that we have to strictly limit the members who can attend. P… Continue