Southern California Super Lawyers 2010
The Best Lawyers In America 2010
2008 International Institute for Conflict Prevention &
Resolution - Five Steps to Maximizing Dollars When the Objective
Is Money
Parties come to mediation with different
objectives. Some want closure, confidentiality, or free discovery. Others were referred by the court and attend by obligation. Most, however, participate because they want to
maximize their recovery dollars. If you fall into this category, read on ... (more)
2008 Los Angeles Daily Journal - The Zen of Mentoring
One who refuses to seek
the advice of others will
eventually be led to a
path of ruin. A mentor helps you to
perceive your own weaknesses and
confront them with courage. The
bond between mentor and protégé
enables us to stay true to our chosen path until the very end,” said
the Buddhist philosopher Daisaku
Ikeda ... (more)
2007 Los Angeles Daily Journal Profile - Lawyer Finds
Her Niche as Mediation Maven
Lawyer Finds Her Niche as Mediation Maven: LOS ANGELES—There are no coincidences in the world of Mariam Zadeh. This Buddhist sensibility, that everything happens for a reason, fuels both her dogged pursuit of resolution and her creative approach to mediation... (more)
2006 Los Angeles Daily Journal - To Tell the Truth in
Deception, First Be Aware That It's There
Although few will admit to it, there is no doubt that deception plays an active role in mediation between both sides and their communications with the mediator. This is because every negotiator wants to leave the negotiating table believing that he or she obtained the best possible result for his or her client.
Most believe that to accomplish this goal... (more)
2005 Los Angeles Daily Journal EXTRA - Common Ground
The X factor in mediation is the ability to influence the other side to pay more or take less. Finding the elusive X factor is the challenge for most mediators, and is often done in the face of uncertainty. This uncertainty takes many forms and can serve as a barrier if not acknowledged... (more)