by James Dykeman | Oct 19, 2023 | Blog, Impact 3, Top
Hansa Patel is an attorney, mediator, teacher, and the incoming board president at the Center for Understanding in Conflict. She was born in the United Kingdom, moved to San Francisco when she was three, and lived there her entire life before moving to Marin two years...
by James Dykeman | Sep 25, 2023 | Blog, Impact 2, Top, Top 2
After 50 years of practicing law, conflict resolution remains a powerful alternative to the court system Barry Berkman, a matrimonial lawyer, has been mediating since the 1980s. He is the founding partner of Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein LLP, with offices in...
by James Dykeman | Jul 18, 2023 | Impact 1, Top
Career practitioner champions a unique approach in Europe while training others to do the same Nathalie Herren is no stranger to conflict resolution or the challenges presented not just by those in conflict but the culture and traditions surrounding popular models of...
by James Dykeman | May 26, 2023 | Top
In this episode of the American Bar Association’s Section of Dispute Resolution podcast Resolutions, host Alex Green IV has a conversation with James Dykeman and Catherine Conner from the Center for Understanding in Conflict about the founding and the history...
by James Dykeman | Apr 21, 2023 | Blog, News, Top
Don’t be afraid to try new things and branch out from what you know to new and uncharted territory – that’s what the social media gurus are always saying when talking about going for a promotion or changing careers. Make a change, they say. The realities are often...
by James Dykeman | Mar 30, 2023 | Blog, News, Top
How do we approach a conflict scenario when the odds seem stacked against us? This imbalance can seem most plain when a person with apparent wealth sits across from someone with few financial resources. In this scenario, as often plays out in the courts, those with...
by James Dykeman | Mar 29, 2023 | Blog, Book Review, News, Top
The Dynamics of Conflict: A Guide to Engagement and Intervention by Bernard S. Mayer is a comprehensive and practical guide for conflict resolution and mediation professionals. Mayer has structured the book in a way that is easy to follow and provides clear...
by James Dykeman | Feb 27, 2023 | Blog, Book Review, Media Review, Top
Just as the Understanding-Based Model of conflict resolution was initially born out of a desire to provide an alternative to longstanding assumptions about settling disputes at the barrel of the court system, new and innovative approaches to overcoming the challenges...
by James Dykeman | Jan 19, 2023 | Blog, Top
Being a conflict resolution and mediation professional can seem like a lonely endeavor, as many have transitioned from legal professions, management roles, and other industries, leaving behind support networks and professional associations in pursuit of a new career...
