When I launched my ADR practice in 2014, one of the resources that I most relied on was Tammy Lenski’s “Making Mediation Your Day Job,” so I was thrilled to have the opportunity to talk with Tammy about her book, building a mediation practice, and conflict resolution in general. Making…
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Bankruptcy Mediation with Sylvia Mayer (Part 2)
Arbitrator, mediator and attorney, Sylvia Mayer, continues to discuss bankruptcy mediation, including the ways it is similar to and different from mediating other civil and commercial disputes. Bankruptcy Mediation with Sylvia Mayer (Part 2)
Sylvia Mayer Inducted into National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN)
Sylvia Mayer Inducted into National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals S. Mayer Law is pleased to announce that Sylvia Mayer has been inducted into the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN) for both arbitration and mediation. Sylvia Mayer with S. Mayer Law focuses her practice on dispute resolution, including arbitration and…
Magic Words of Persuasion
Magic Words of Persuasion By: Sylvia Mayer But. If. Imagine. Goods News! These magic words help open us up to possibilities and opportunities. And that is what persuasion is all about. But. Think about it. When you hear “but,” do you remember what came before it? Do you fixate on…
Maximizing the Value of Bankruptcy Mediation
Sylvia Mayer – Arbitrator, Mediator & Attorney – shares her insights on how to maximize the value of bankruptcy mediation. Autonomy. Flexibility. Privacy. Cost Efficiency. Closure. These are some of the many reasons that parties choose to mediate. But once the parties agree to mediate, then what? Below are suggestions…
Top Five Tips in Preparing for Bankruptcy Mediation
Sylvia Mayer – Arbitrator, Mediator & Attorney – offers her top five tips to prepare for a bankruptcy mediation. Most bankruptcy attorneys are born negotiators. It is part of our DNA to zealously advocate for our client’s position and simultaneously explore options for consensual resolution. Unfortunately, many bankruptcy disputes cannot…
Is Timing Everything in Mediation?
Sylvia Mayer (Attorney, Mediator and Arbitrator) discusses timing in mediation. Time and timing permeate all aspects of the mediation process, including: When is a dispute ripe for mediation? When are parties receptive to evaluative feedback? When should a mediator’s settlement proposal be made? When should an apology be offered? They…
Bankruptcy Mediation With Sylvia Mayer
Sylvia Mayer, Attorney, Mediator, and Arbitrator, discusses bankruptcy mediations, including: Bankruptcy 101 (start and finish, parties, claims); Two party disputes versus multi-party disputes; Types of disputes (claims, avoidance actions, plan negotiations, other issues); Use of mediation in bankruptcy, and Confidentiality and court approval in bankruptcy.
Sylvia Mayer Discusses ACOTAR on the Lawterature Podcast
Today’s guest is Sylvia Mayer, an attorney / arbitrator / mediator (triple threat) who lives in Houston, Texas. We discussed the first book in the ACOTAR series by Sarah J. Maas. Book Info: https://sarahjmaas.com/court-of-thorns-and-roses Lawterature Info: https://www.lawterature.com Original Source: https://lawterature.libsyn.com/24-sylvia-mayer-discusses-acotar-by-sarah-j-maas
Preventive Mediation or a Healthy Alternative
How many times in the past month have you swallowed your anger, frustration or disappointment to avoid conflict? Or allowed the status quo to remain because there is no agreement on change? Or made excuses to cover mistakes or lapses, rather than address the underlying issue? And how often has…