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Wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving filled with gratitude, understanding, and meaningful conversations. Whether with family, friends, or colleagues, may we all take a moment to appreciate the relationships that support and sustain us. ? Grateful for the work we do and the progress we can make together. ? #thanksgiving #mediation #gratitude #ludwigmediation #laborandemployment

Honoring all who served.

Happy Labor Day! As we celebrate the achievements of workers, I'm grateful for the opportunity to help resolve employment disputes and promote positive workplace dynamics. I hope everyone has a restful and enjoyable holiday. #laborday #laborandemployment #mediation #ludwigmediation

Mediator’s proposals have become ubiquitous, especially in employment cases, but there is ongoing debate about when or how they should be used. Is the mediator usurping the parties’ negotiating power by making a proposal? While this is a legitimate concern, a mediator can address this by building appropriate guardrails into the process. In my August newsletter, I discuss five key considerations for mediator's proposals. You can also use the link to sign up to receive my mediation articles by email. #mediation #laborandemployment #mediatorsproposal #wageandhour #newsletter https://conta.cc/3MnR4lv

There is a lot of talk right now about promoting, and even mandating, civility in the legal profession. As an employment mediator, I usually see attorneys at their most civil. Seasoned litigators recognize that civility actually is helpful in the mediation context. While an attorney might believe they can gain an advantage in litigation by being less than civil, the opposite is true in mediation. Mediation necessitates a degree of civility and collaboration, and that sets it apart from the adversarial nature of litigation. In my April newsletter, I talk about why mediation and civility go hand in hand. #mediation #civility #employmentlaw #mediator #ludwigmediation https://conta.cc/3UnoHc8

In this article, I cover five mistakes that can lead to a less effective mediation, and how to avoid them. I am fortunate in my mediation practice to work with some of the best attorneys around. But no one’s perfect. A few mistakes I see from time to time inspired me to bring these issues front and center and talk about how we can mediate more effectively. What did I leave out? You can add to the list in the comments. #mediation #adr #employmentlaw #resolution #ludwigmediation https://conta.cc/3wLCi3B

You Can't Pour From An Empty Cup In my New Year's message, I talk about the value of refreshing and recharging so we can give our best selves to our clients, colleagues, and everyone who is important to us. How do you refill your cup? Happy New Year! #mediation #employmentlaw #2024 #recharge #ludwigmediation https://conta.cc/3tCMbQ3

Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season and time for some well-deserved rest and reflection!

Two years ago, Jeff Kichaven shared on LinkedIn that he was open to mentoring new mediators. I took him up on the offer. Since then, Jeff has been overly generous with his time and advice, and we have enjoyed countless breakfasts and lunches and coffees together, including this week at Factor's. It has been an honor to be mentored by one of the giants in the mediation space. #mediation #adr #mentorship #jeffkichaven #ludwigmediation

An underappreciated reason to settle your employment dispute is to get the parties their time back. "Time is more valuable than money. You can get more money, but you cannot get more time." But people tend to overestimate short-term pain (settling for an amount that is higher or lower than they expected) and underestimate long-term pain (future time spent litigating or even trying the case). By settling, the parties make a financial decision in the present that effectively buys them time and peace of mind in the future. I shared some thoughts on this in my November newsletter... #mediation #employmentlaw #adr #resolution #ludwigmediation https://conta.cc/3Ro50j1