Posts Tagged ‘MediationWorks’
Employee Spotlight – Our Secret Superpower: Shelliann Paul
This month, we’re proud to recognize Shelliann Paul, our Scheduling Coordinator, for 8 years of dedicated service at MediationWorks. Shelliann plays a vital role in keeping our schedules running smoothly while managing the many details involved in coordinating mediations. No matter how busy the day becomes, she approaches every challenge with patience, professionalism, and…
Read MoreModern Game Theory & Personal Injury Mediation, Part III: Behavioral Game Theory and the Human Element of Resolution
Andrew Winston, Esq. Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator Throughout this series, we have explored how modern game theory provides a powerful framework for understanding personal injury mediation—from strategic positioning to dynamic interaction. This final installment turns to perhaps the most practical dimension: how real people actually make decisions.…
Read MoreWhat Adjusters Wish Lawyers Knew About Mediation
By: Raul Romaguera Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator Having done litigation for 35+ years and thousands of mediations both as a trial lawyer and as a mediator, it surprises me to see attorneys appear at mediation unprepared and unaware of why mediation can be crucial for them and their…
Read MoreJoanne Luckman Accepted into Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program
MediationWorks is proud to announce that Joanne Luckman, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has been accepted into the prestigious Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program. Designed to help entrepreneurs and business leaders grow and strengthen their companies, the nationally recognized program provides practical business education, leadership development, and access to an extensive network…
Read More2026 – WIND Conference
Thanks for a great WIND 2026! The 2026 Windstorm Insurance Conference (WIND) was a resounding success, and MediationWorks was proud to be part of this year’s lineup of exhibitors in Kissimmee, FL. From February 24–27, our team enjoyed three days of networking, industry insights, and meaningful connections at Booth #518. The energy at the Gaylord…
Read MoreFebruary 2026 Donut Deliveries
A “hole” lot of gratitude in Orlando! There’s nothing we love more than getting out of the office to spend time with the people who make our work so rewarding. Joanne Luckman was out and about in Orlando, touching base and catching up with some of our fantastic partners. Thank you for letting us stop…
Read MoreThe Psychology of Decision Making in Mediation
By: Philip G. Thompson Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator Part One: Cognition & Cognitive Bias Introduction This article is the first in a two-part series exploring key psychological dynamics that influence decision making during mediation. We will examine how people think (cognition), how they feel (emotion), and how…
Read MoreResetting Expectations at Mediation: Fla. Stat. 768.0427 and Medical Damages in Florida
By: Raul Romaguera Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator If the personal injury case you’re prosecuting or defending was filed after March 24, 2023, Fla.Sta. 768.0427 can be pivotal. It narrows the evidence juries may see, which in turn lowers the ceiling for settlement negotiations. Mediators and attorneys now frame…
Read MoreModern Game Theory & Personal Injury Mediation, Part II: Dynamic Strategy and Information Flow
Andrew Winston, Esq. Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator In the first part of this series, we explored how modern game theory can illuminate the strategic dynamics of personal injury mediation. This follow-up takes the next step—examining how these concepts function dynamically, as strategies evolve through information exchange, perception,…
Read More2025 Ho Ho Ho-liday Toy Drive
Spreading Holiday Cheer: MediationWorks Supports Ho Ho Ho-liday Toy Drive. The MediationWorks team was proud to participate in The Soup Kitchen’s annual Ho Ho Ho-liday Toy Drive in Boynton Beach! We packed a vehicle full of new, unwrapped toys and delivered them just in time to bring festive joy to local children during the holiday…
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