R.A.I.S.E. Up: Reframing with Early Mediation

About this episode

Rekha Rangachari discusses early mediation and the R.A.I.S.E. Roadmap with ADR experts Michele Kern-Rappy and Laurie Vahey.

In this episode, Rekha Rangachari chats with ADR experts Michele Kern-Rappy and Laurie Vahey about early mediation, best practices for success, and how the R.A.I.S.E. Roadmap can streamline the shift from litigation to mediation while balancing professional and personal well-being. This episode was published by the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution - the leading source of dispute resolution information and networking opportunities for professionals around the world. Not a member of the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution? Join today!

People in this episode

Host: Rekha Rangachari

Guests: Michele Kern-Rappy, Laurie Vahey

Topics covered

• early mediation
• dispute resolution
• best practices
• litigation
• professional well-being

Keywords

• early mediation
• dispute resolution
• R.A.I.S.E. Roadmap
• litigation
• best practices

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ABA Section of Dispute Resolution

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