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Alternative Dispute Resolution

Jul. 8, 2011

Think Outside the Box: Working Towards a Resolution

The law is about creativity - from creating new precedent, to applying new facts to old precedent. By Steven G. Mehta


By Steven G. Mehta


One of the key things that a mediator can provide for clients is the ability to think creatively. Indeed, some would say that a mediator's ability to be creative is one of the key traits to being an effective mediator. Creativity, however, doesn't necessarily mean painting the Mona Lisa. Instead, for mediators, creativity means thinking out of the box to work towards a resolution. It does not mean finding a resolution, but merely workin...

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