Sheldon J. Stark, Author at Sheldon J. Stark - Mediator

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Jun

Peacemaking Inside the United Nations

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I have a friend, now retired, who had a big job for many years at the United Nations organizing peacekeeping missions and overseeing the human resource function. In connection with his HR responsibili… Read More

May

Using Demonstrative and Visual Aids at Mediation

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Sheldon J. Stark

Categories: Practice Tips

A picture is worth 1000 words. We all know that, yet few litigators think to bring visual and demonstrative aides to mediation. They’re missing a good bet. My advice? Use them. At mediation. I mean… Read More

Mar

Apology Not Required

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Sheldon J. Stark

Categories: Practice Tips

Much has been written about the role of apology in mediation. The positive impact of a sincere, heart felt apology is well described in the literature. Every experienced mediator has witnessed it. Whe… Read More

Jan

Return on Investment - Mediation Style

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Sheldon J. Stark

Categories: This & That

(Reprinted with permission from the Detroit Legal News, December 27, 2013) In the litigation environment of the second decade of the 21st Century, mediation offers an excellent return on investment. H… Read More

Jan

Impatience

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Sheldon J. Stark

Categories: Practice Tips

“Can’t we cut to the chase?” is a refrain mediators sometimes hear during a caucus. It may reflect frustration with the pace of the negotiations – although sometimes it’s a stratagem to dist… Read More

Dec

Who Should Participate in Mediation - Organizational Parties (Signaling)

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Sheldon J. Stark

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Deciding on the right persons to attend mediation on behalf of an organizational party is a nuanced and strategic consideration. Should the organizational representative be someone with complete autho… Read More

Nov

Who Should Participate in Mediation - Individual Parties

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Sheldon J. Stark

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Mediation succeeds when the right parties – almost always the decision makers – are at the table. This is true of plaintiffs and defendants alike. Deciding who should participate is easy for i… Read More

Nov

Shel Stark Awarded Top Honor From ADR Section of Michigan State Bar

November 14th, 2023

On October 24, 2023, the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of the State Bar of Michigan awarded Shel Stark their top honor, the Distinguished Service Award. The Distinguished Service Award is “presented to an individual, program, or entity at the ADR Section’s annual meeting, and is given in recognition of significant contributions to the field of dispute resolution.” Also shown in the photo are Anne Bachle Fifer, recipient of the Nanci Klein Award, Zena Zumeta, the George N. Bashara, Jr. Award, Nakisha Cheney, a Hero of ADR Award, Zenell Brown, recipient of the Diversity and Inclusion Award, and Jennifer N. Grieco, a recipient of the George N. Bashara, Jr. Award. Read More

Mar

Shel Stark speaks in Grand Rapids

March 19th, 2022

On March 18, Shel Stark spoke at the 2022 Voluntary Facilitative Mediation Advanced Refresher Training sponsored by the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan. The topic presented was “Building a Successful ADR Practice.” Read More

When selecting a mediator with opposing counsel, I am surprised by some of the names that come up repeatedly who do not, in my experience, bring a great deal of planning or persistence to the mediation process. I routinely advocate that we use Shel S… Read More

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