Florida Mediator Looks Back at Florida Bar’s Annual Convention
Among the usual substantive committee meetings and topics were programs on how older attorneys can downsize their practices, advice for young attorneys establishing their practices, and programs on diversity, including race and gender. I was lucky enough to be included on a panel addressing the latter, utilizing a format derived from the Sheryl Sandberg-inspired “Lean In” movement. For those who wish to continue the conversation, UWWM sponsors its own “Lean In” group for litigators in proximity to our Maitland office. For more information, please comment or send us your contact information.
Florida Mediator Advises Looking Forward in Negotiation
It’s difficult to reflect back on a contract or transaction that has gone south and not think of what could have been done to prevent this outcome. Hindsight almost always reveals some language or action that could have been different, but looking back rarely contributes to a successful resolution and can in fact impede a satisfactory resolution for all. There are common mistakes in negotiation that can present opportunities for successful negotiation in mediation.
When one party does not act in good faith
We hear this often from counsel and clients: “They are not negotiating in good faith.” Typically it reflects a frustration with the negotiation strategy or evaluation of the claim by the opposing party.