Episode 44-ADR and workplace conflict: a California Perspective with Lee Jay Berman

Expert Views On ADR (EVA) Vid /Podcast Show

I welcomed Lee Jay Berman to the Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Podcast Show. He is the founder and President of the American Institute of Mediation (AIM); before this, he was a Director of Pepperdine Law School’s “Mediating the Litigated Case” program. He is a Hollywood Mediator, Executive Coach, trainer, lecturer and keynote speaker on mediation, conflict resolution, and negotiation topics. Lee Jay has been a conflict analyst on the KTLA 5 Morning News in Los Angeles; he co-hosted a radio talk show on conflict resolution called ‘Talk It Over’ and authors the popular blog ‘Eye On Conflict.’ He wears many hats, so I have left the link to his profile below: http://www.americaninstituteofmediation.com/pg1.cfm We scrutinised the following Questions:

1) How far has ADR enhanced Access to Justice in California? 2) Is there any measurable difference or impact on the Cost and Time Frame for settling disputes under ADR Compared to litigation? 3) In line with your article, Avoiding Workplace Litigation, can you give tips or strategies for resolving conflicts or disputes? 4) Are employees or workers aware of ADR options regarding disputes or conflicts that might arise at the workplace? 5) To what extent are employees encouraged to use ADR to settle discrimination, bullying and harassment in the workplace? 6) What is your advice for people pursuing a career in ADR? 7) Can you tell me more about the American Institute of Mediation (AIM)?