Join us for an insightful and practical webinar designed specifically for mediators who find themselves navigating the complexities of working with lawyers representing parties in mediation. This session will equip you with the essential tools and techniques to foster collaboration, manage expectations, and enhance the mediation process.
What You’ll Learn:
Understanding the lawyer’s perspective and role in mediation.
Effective communication strategies to build trust and cooperation.
Techniques to manage power imbalances and advocate for balanced solutions.
Best practices for maintaining mediator impartiality while working with lawyers
About your trainer
Dr Olivia Rundle was admitted to legal practice in 1998, worked in legal practice until 2000, and then worked as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner registered by the Attorney-General and a Mediator accredited under the Australian National Mediation Standards. She is a highly experienced researcher, trainer and mediator. Her PhD research explored the role of lawyers in mediation, and this culminated in a book Mediation for Lawyers, co-authored with Samantha Hardy.
