Striking the Balance between Being Evaluative and Facilitative in a Mediation, with Abe Melamed and Jan Schau

Welcome to Mediator in the Middle. In this inaugural episode, Mediator Abe Melamed is joined by Jan Schau of ADR Services, Inc. to discuss how lawyers can better assist their mediator strike the balance between being evaluative and being facilitative and empathetic in a mediation. Jan is recognized as one of the leading mediators in Southern California, with nearly 20 years of experience as a mediator following a long and successful career as a litigator. Hear Jan and Abe discuss how to strike a balance between being empathetic and evaluative in a mediation, why lawyers should be more proactive in reaching out to mediators to better prepare them for mediation, and what Jan wishes more lawyers would tell their clients about the mediation process. Learn more about Jan and Abe at ADRServices.com/Neutrals/Schau-Jan-Frankel and MelamedMediation.com