An Updated Approach to Employment Mediation

By Patricia H. Thompson, FCIArb, CollArb

Sponsored by JAMS

In today’s evolving workplace, employment disputes are inevitable—but early mediation can save time, money, and relationships. In this article, JAMS mediator and arbitrator Patricia H. Thompson, FCIArb, CollArb shares practical strategies for in-house counsel, from requiring early mediation to choosing the right mediator and preparing effectively. With decades of experience resolving complex employment disputes, Thompson offers a clear, solutions-focused approach to help employers and employees reach fair resolutions.

Unlocking Attorney Wellness Through the Power of Hobbies
By: Diana Ballou

As we all can attest to, the everyday grind of being an attorney whether in-house or working for a firm can feel like a grind!  Sometimes taking time to create a healthy work/life balance seems like an impossible task that we have no time or energy for, but I’m here to tell you it is key to your survival as an attorney and a person!  Creating an environment where you learn to take time for yourself to enjoy and find a hobby is a soft skill that is essential to attorney survival.  Early in my career I would have never believed that having a hobby would make a difference in my professional career, but now nearly 25 years later, it is clear I could have never survived without one (or two)!