Mediation The Roles of Advocate and Neutral 4th Edition Golann, Dwight

Mediation: The Roles of Advocate and Neutral Fourth Edition 9781543809091 combines mediation skills and strategies with essential theory, ethics, and practical applications to teach students the fundamentals of legal mediation and effective client representation.

Drawing on decades of experience as professors and practicing legal mediators, the authors provide comprehensive insights into teaching and resolving cases. This edition builds on the coverage found in Resolving Disputes, the survey text, while expanding on negotiation, hybrid processes, and mediation.

A standout feature of this edition is its full video integration. The text includes references to 65 unique video excerpts, embedded directly within the book and instantly accessible. These videos showcase leading mediators employing specific techniques and strategies to overcome settlement barriers.

New Features in the Fourth Edition

• Video Integration: Diverse and exclusive video excerpts featuring mediators from the U.S. and around the world, created specifically for this text.
• Virtual Mediation: Insights into mediating via Zoom, based on the real-world experiences of professional mediators.
• Grief and Loss: Expanded content exploring the psychology of loss and its impact on settlement decisions.
• Online Dispute Resolution (ODR): New readings on the growing field of online mediation.
• International Perspectives: Contributions and video examples from mediators trained across five continents, reflecting global practices.

Benefits for Professors and Students

• Concise and Engaging Content: Designed for active, experiential learning without compromising the depth expected in law school courses.
• Practical Writing Style: Features real-life case examples, actionable advice, and thought-provoking questions tailored for future lawyers.
• Practice-Based Approach: Includes realistic roleplays to encourage classroom discussion and application of concepts.
• Mediative Skills for Practice: Provides examples of lawyers as informal mediators, offering students immediate, practical models for integrating mediation skills into their legal practice.

This edition ensures students gain the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and excel in mediation, whether as advocates or neutrals.

Mediation The Roles of Advocate and Neutral Fourth Edition 9781543809091