Remembering Sir Geoffrey Bindman: A Champion for Justice and Human Rights
On November 4, I lost a dear friend–and the world lost an icon for human rights. Sir Geoffrey Bindman is known for his brilliance as a scholar and teacher as well as for fighting for the underserved and persecuted throughout his storied legal career. Geoffrey and I started as colleagues working for the law school […]
Check out Woody’s Latest Article at Mediate.com
We are excited to share a thought-provoking new article by our very own Forrest (Woody) Mosten, titled “Bringing Informed Consent & Consumerism into Mediation: Parties Jointly Select Their Lawyers.” Published on November 13, 2023, this insightful piece delves into the evolving landscape of lawyer selection in mediation. Woody, a pioneer in the field, challenges traditional […]
Woody’s New Book Now Available for Pre-Order!
Together with co-authors Hon. Elizabeth Potter Scully and Lara Traum, Woody’s newest book, Effectively Representing Clients in Family Mediation, is now available for pre-order through the American Bar Association Section of Family Law! This book represents a must-read for all family law advocates who want to support their clients in respectfully and cooperatively restructure their […]
Forrest “Woody” Mosten to be Featured Speaker at the Collaborative Law Institute of MN Forum
Woody will lead a dialogue about how Collaborative Practice of the future will blend with other ADR options such as mediation and unbundling. Woody is recognized as the father of Unbundling and is one of the leading trainers of peacemakers, (including mediators and Collaborative professionals) in the world. CLIM Founder, Ron Ousky says it best: […]
Forrest “Woody” Mosten Named to the Inaugural “Who’s Who in ADR”
Mosten Guthrie Academy is thrilled to announce that our esteemed leader and co-founder, Forrest (Woody) Mosten, has been named to the inaugural “Who’s Who in ADR” by ADR Times! As announced in the press release today: Forrest “Woody” Mosten, mediation pioneer and accomplished family collaborative lawyer of Mosten Mediation, bestselling author of numerous books, educator, and […]
Listen to Woody & Susan on Inside the Mediation Room with Michael and Karen Aurit
In the third episode of Michael and Karen Aurit‘s video podcast “Inside the Mediation Room,” devoted to hearing stories and insights from some of the world’s most experienced mediators and dispute resolvers. In this episode their guests are Susan Guthrie and Woody Mosten, co-founders of Mosten Guthrie Academy: https://mostenguthrie.com/
Forrest “Woody” Mosten Featured in New Memoir from Cary Lerman
Distinguished Attorney Cary Lerman released his memoir in February, to critical acclaim. Of No Eccentric Whim: A Memoir About California Dreamin’ is an exquisitely written, coming of age memoir by noted lawyer Cary Lerman takes the reader back to a seemingly more innocent time during the 1950’s and 1960’s, when choices appeared clearer and dreams […]
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE INAUGURAL MOSTEN GUTHRIE ACADEMY CERTIFIED CO-PARENTING SPECIALISTS!
On Friday we completed our first 4-day intensive co-parenting specialist program training focused on developing a child-centered practice that guides co-parents to make decisions around the needs of their children as they end their relationship. We applaud all of our participants for their dedication to placing children first and changing divorce for the better! We […]
Mosten Guthrie Recommended Reading from David Hoffman
Our colleague and friend, David Hoffman, has recently written a brilliant blog for Boston Law Collaborative in which he urges all mediators and peacemaking professionals to do our part in combatting climate change: New Year’s Resolution: Combatting Climate Change – Boston Law Collaborative (blc.law)
Season Three of Learn to Mediate Online Podcast Launches
New Year, New Practice! As we enter 2022, many dispute resolution and legal professionals are resolving to grow their business and elevate their practice and in Season Three opening episode of Learn to Mediate Online® Podcast, we have the information that you need to get started! In a special two-part episode, online mediation expert, Susan Guthrie is joined by Ronnie Deaver, […]
Tribute to Our Friend, Dr. Connie Ahrons
It is with deep sadness that we write to share the passing this week of our beloved friend and colleague, Connie Ahrons. Connie was an icon of our family law community. Her seminal books, The Good Divorce and We’re Still Family are used in practice and the training room. She was our teacher of family systems practice, therapist […]
Innovative Approach to Using Collaborative Professionals in Mediation from Forrest “Woody” Mosten
Woody will be conducting a training with the Collaborative Divorce Professionals of Orange County on October 21, 2021. This training will be Live via Zoom and is open to all! Cost: CDSOC Members: $0.00 Nonmembers: $25.00 SPECIAL OFFER: Join CDSOC & receive the Member Price! Contact Patricia Van Haren about membership – patricia@pcvlawyer.com MCLE available
Mosten Guthrie Congratulates Bill Howe on His Receiving the Wallace P. Carson Outstanding Achievement Award
Bill Howe of Portland Oregon has been honored by the Oregon Supreme Court with its more prestigious award, Wallace P. Carson Outstanding Achievement Award. You can see the presentation by the Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court and Bill’s acceptance at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edk-8jHYSoI Bill and Woody Mosten have been friends and colleagues for over 30 years. […]
We Are Doing It Again
Woody and Susan love to answer questions and encourage conversations so join us on September 14th for a FREE hour long discussion on The Future of Online Mediation! We will focus on the recently released Online Mediation Training Task Force Final Report, Co-Authored by Woody and the Family & Elder Committee and Marketing Committee Reports authored by Susan. COME JOIN US!
Forrest “Woody” Mosten Featured on the Evolving With The Times Podcast
Ever wondered where our own Woody Mosten’s passion for Mediation and Collaborative Law began? Find out in this interview! Woody had a great time discussing his origin story, industry trends he’s keeping track of, and sharing reflections from lessons learned throughout his career during his interview podcast episode hosted by Ronnie Deaver of Evolving With […]
Woody Mosten & Alison Beck to Present Innovative Program at IACP Forums in October
VWS #5 Tips for Successfully Producing Interactive Trainings for Your Practice Group. Quality online trainings can expand the reach and skill level of your practice group and create opportunities for practitioners where collaborative is just taking hold. With a focus on creating engaging, participatory trainings, you will learn about the tools, planning, administrative setup and strategies […]
NADN Member Survey Reveals that Online Mediation is Here to Stay
“The Zoom genie has left the bottle and has no intention of returning.” ~ NADN Member Survey I am not surprised at all to hear that the vast majority of members of National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals report that they: * Find online mediation at least as effective as in-person* Plan to continue to offer online mediation […]
The Online Mediation Training Task Force Final Report and Recommendations
The Online Mediation Training Task Force recently completed several months of study, review, public forums and more to determine trends in online mediation and online mediation training with an eye to making recommnedations regarding best practices going forward.⠀⠀Task Force Chair, Forrest “Woody” Mosten and Jim Melamed have been reviewing the reports posted by the Task […]
Mosten Guthrie Academy at the ABA Dispute Resolution Tech Expo!
Mosten Guthrie Academy is excited to be exhibiting at the 2021 ABA Section of Dispute Resolution Tech Expo during the week of July 12-16, 2021! Join us to learn how we can meet yourmediation and collaborative law training needs with a personalized, one-on-one demo appointment. The Expo will also offer educational programs, informational sessions, technology hot tips, entertainment, […]
Mediate.com Online Mediation Training Task Force Forum #2 Video
As a completely online mediation and collaborative law training academy, Mosten Guthrie strives to provide up-to-date, innovative and cutting edge trainings including the technical, ethical and practical considerations for a virtual practitioner. Mediate.com’s Online Mediation Training Task Force, Chaired by our own Woody Mosten, held it’s second public Forum on April 30th. This Forum, co-hosted by Susan Guthrie with […]
Forrest “Woody” Mosten and the Rise of Unbundled Legal Services
As our Woody Mosten is known internationally as the Father of Unbundled Legal Services Unbundled legal services – Wikipedia, MG is proud of the recent acceptance of limited scope services based on online legal and mediation services. The ABA has a leading story in its May 2021 ABA Journal and IAALS just held a conference on unbundling […]
Forrest “Woody” Mosten is Featured as a Legend in Mediation
Our own Woody Mosten is featured as an inspiring voice to emulate in a program presented by Angela Reddock-Right, Dr. Debra Dupree and Susan Guthrie at the American Bar Association’s Section of Dispute Resolution’s Annual Spring Conference. The program is entitled: Notoriously Good Trouble: Mediators Continuing the Legends of Ruth Bader Ginsberg and John Lewis […]
Forrest “Woody” Mosten awards his namesake award to Bill Eddy at the SCMA FMI 2021
At the 2021 Southern California Mediation Association’s Family Mediation Institute, Forrest “Woody” Mosten awarded the Forrest “Woody” Mosten Star Award for Excellence and Innovation in Family Mediation to Bill Eddy. Bill is only the second recipient of the Star Award , created and named after Woody who was also the first recipient in 20
Forrest “Woody” Mosten in The San Diego Union-Times Opinion: I am a Democrat Who Believes an Impeachment Trial is the Wrong Move. Here’s My Proposal
Forrest “Woody” Mosten recently contributed a thought-provoking opinion piece on the pending Impeachment trial of former President, Donald Trump and offers his alternative in furtherance of breaching the divide in our country.
Forrest “Woody” Mosten creates Inaugural Scholarship for APFM
The purpose of this scholarship is to decrease financial barriers for applicants of diverse and marginalized communities who wish to attend Professional Mediation Training. Mosten has generously endowed APFM’s first namesake diversity scholarship with a donation of $5,000, funding 5 individual scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each for a mediation training of the recipient’s […]