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Resolutions: A Podcast About Dispute Resolution and Prevention

ABA Section of Dispute Resolution
Mediation
Court-Appointed Neutrals
Community Relations Service
Ombuds
Arbitration
Emotional Intelligence
Early Dispute Resolution
Civil Rights Act Of 1964
Middle East
Sweden
United States
Discovery
ABA Ethics Opinion 518
Courts
Risk-Adjusted Value
Lawyers
Water Allocations
JAMS
Dispute Resolution
Decision Tree

Resolutions is a podcast about all things Dispute Resolution. Hosted by a rotating cast of Section of Dispute Resolution members, the podcast consists of a series of conversations with professionals in the dispute resolution community about various topics of interest.

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Latest Episodes

How has the field of arbitration evolved, and what can arbitrators learn from the judiciary? In this episode, host Dr. Larry Schooler sits down with Judge J. Michelle Childs of the U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit, and keynote speaker at the ABA D... more

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In this episode of Resolutions, host Rekha Rangachari sits down with Wisconsin State Bar Ethics Counsel Timothy Pierce to unpack ABA Formal Ethics Opinion 518 — issued October 2025 and focused on a mediator's duty to avoid misleading communications w... more

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In this episode of Resolutions, American Arbitration Association Commercial Vice President Aaron Gothelf speaks with Peter Silverman, Chair of the EDR Institute, and Tracey Frisch, Division Vice President of Mediation at the American Arbitration Asso... more

As courts face increasingly heavy dockets and complex cases, court-appointed neutrals play a vital role in helping the justice system operate more efficiently and effectively. In this episode, Merril Hirsh and Tara Emory of the Academy of Court-Appoi... more

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Recent Guests

Judge J. Michelle Childs
Honorable Judge, US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Episode: Arbitration: A View From The Bench
Timothy Pierce
Ethics Council for the State Bar of Wisconsin
State Bar of Wisconsin
Episode: Neutrality, Truth, and Mediation: Timothy Pierce on ABA Ethics Opinion 518
Peter Silverman
Partner at Shoemaker, Loop, and Kendrick; arbitrator and mediator; founder of the EDR Institute
Shoemaker, Loop, and Kendrick; EDR Institute
Episode: Early Dispute Resolution and the Power of Risk-Adjusted Value Decision Trees
Tracey Frisch
Division vice president of mediation at the American Arbitration Association; executive director of the AAA ICDR Foundation
American Arbitration Association (AAA)
Episode: Early Dispute Resolution and the Power of Risk-Adjusted Value Decision Trees
Tara Emory
Special counsel at Covington and Burling, LLP; court-appointed discovery neutral
Covington & Burling, LLP
Episode: Do You Have an Appointment? How Court-Appointed Neutrals Improve Dispute Resolution
Merrill Hirsh
Hearing examiner, arbitrator, mediator; chair of ABA committee
Academy of Court-Appointed Neutrals
Episode: Do You Have an Appointment? How Court-Appointed Neutrals Improve Dispute Resolution
Kimberly Taylor
CEO and President of JAMS
JAMS
Episode: Innovation Catalysts: Leadership, Technology, and Humanity at JAMS
Loraleigh Keashly
Co-author of The Organizational Ombuds, Foundations, Fundamentals & Its Future
Independent scholar / University context (as discussed)
Episode: Ombuds: Past and Present
Shannon Lynn Burton
Co-author of The Organizational Ombuds, Foundations, Fundamentals & Its Future
University of Michigan (as discussed)
Episode: Ombuds: Past and Present

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Aaron Gothelf
Host of Resolutions podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Always an Interesting Listen

    I look forward to each episode with truly thoughtful and insightful guests and experts in all areas and topics related to Dispute Resolution!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CaliGal44
    United States4 years ago
  • Dispute Resolution Student

    I’m a student at MHSL and am pursuing a career in dispute resolution. These podcasts have been a great opportunity for further learning and engaging (remotely) with professionals in the industry. During these changing times, the ABAs podcast helps provide visibility into how Dispute professionals are handling changes and what they expect to see. Thanks for this!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    July09KSS
    United States6 years ago
  • Arbitrator Mediator

    Excellent and well-done. Educational and informative. Recommended for attorneys, mediators, arbitrators, and others involved in dispute resolution.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DR Neutral
    United States6 years ago
  • About time!

    Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LolaetMarianne
    Mexico7 years ago

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The show provides practical guidance useful for students and practitioners.
Content is educational, well-produced, and relevant to both lawyers and ADR professionals.
Listeners appreciate thoughtful, expert guests across dispute resolution topics.

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Neutrality, Truth, and Mediation: Timothy Pierce on ABA Ethics Opinion 518
Q: From your background in Wisconsin, what are the practices there and how do you move forward given state variations?
Wisconsin relies on Rule 2.4 and state adaptations where mediators, often lawyers, operate without a lawyer-client relationship; the state has crafted targeted guidance for family mediation and document drafting to support mediated settlements while maintaining neutrality and avoiding representing either party.
Neutrality, Truth, and Mediation: Timothy Pierce on ABA Ethics Opinion 518
Q: So let's get into it. What was the lead up to this opinion and its drafting history, if you can share?
The opinion grew out of an interest within the ABA committee to address how lawyers act as mediators and how their role interacts with traditional negotiation conventions; the process involved a dedicated drafting committee, multiple review cycles, and input from various professionals to ensure it provided practical guidance across jurisdictions.
Innovation Catalysts: Leadership, Technology, and Humanity at JAMS
Q: What leadership philosophy guides you in this rapidly changing space?
Kim advocates always taking the high road, aligning decisions with core values such as neutrality, empathy, professionalism, inclusivity, and integrity, even when faster or easier options are available.
Innovation Catalysts: Leadership, Technology, and Humanity at JAMS
Q: How can technology reshape ADR while maintaining the human element?
Technology can organize data, automate routine tasks, and assist neutrals with tools like AI-assisted search and document analysis, but it should complement rather than replace human empathy, judgment, and the personal connection essential to dispute resolution.

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This program wires together practitioners and thought leaders in dispute resolution to explore how negotiations, mediation, and ADR systems operate in today's landscape. Recent episodes cover ethics for lawyer-mediators, risk-based approaches to early dispute resolution, and the evolving roles of court-appointed neutrals, ombuds, and organizational conflict specialists. A throughline across conversations is the integration of technology—AI, data practices, and digital tools—without losing the human judgment and empathy central to effective dispute resolution. The show frequently features leaders from ABA sections, major ADR providers, federal agencies, and academic perspectives, offering practical guidance, governance insights, and real-wor... more

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