Memorials Section
Memorials Articles
Remembering Mediator Irvin P. Foster
Irvin P. Foster, who mentored and inspired many mediators, died on September 5th. ISCT Coordinator, Janet Mueller, shares the following remembrance of him.
Ronald Melin Supancic - A Memorial
Each breath we breathe is an invitation to live more fully, more consciously, more attentive, and more aware.
In Memorium: Dr. Jerome Thomas Barrett 1932-2020
Dr. Jerome Thomas Barrett, a lifelong learner, amateur boxer, sailor, mediator, world traveler, marathon runner, author, civic activist and archivist with an enduring zest for life, an endless supply of stories and an infectious smile, died Nov. 5 of complications from lymphoma. He was 87.
Stanley Leonard Rodbell - 1934 - 2020
Stanley Leonard Rodbell, 86, of Columbia, Maryland, died July 29, 2020. During the latter 30 years of his career, he turned his attention to social work and counseling, providing mediation services, concentrating on divorce mediation.
Interview with Richard Salem
This is the complete interview by Robert Benjamin with Richard Salem, a pioneer in the field of mediation and dispute resolution, filmed as part of Mediate.com's ' Views from the Eye of the Storm' Video Series.
John Lewis Speech and Interview
From April 2006: Video of Congressman John Lewis, long-time Georgia representative and national civil rights leader, receiving the ABA Dispute Resolution Section's Lifetime Achievement Award at the Section's annual meeting in Atlanta. See both John Lewis' powerful presentation and Mediate.com's following interview.
Interview with Roger Fisher
This is the complete interview by Robert Benjamin with Roger Fisher, author of 'Getting to Yes' and other negotiation and dispute resolution books and founder of the Harvard Project on Negotiation, filmed as part of the Mediate.com 'Views from the Eye of the Storm' Video Series.
Interview with Sid Lezak
This is the complete interview by Robert Benjamin with former US Attorney and mediator Sid Lezak shortly before his death as part of Mediate.com's 'Views from the Eye of the Storm' Video Series.
Mediation Field Mourns the Loss of Family Mediation Pioneer Lawrence D. Gaughan
It is with deep sadness that we learned this week about the passing of Lawrence D. Gaughan, a pioneer professional family mediator.
Dissing of Civil Discourse pt. 1
Much has been written about the breakdown in public discourse and civil debate in the country.
In Memorium: Perri Ellen Mayes, Leading Milwaukee Mediator - 1960 - 2018
Perri Ellen Mayes passed peacefully on March 1, 2018, after a short illness, which she battled with grace and courage.
In Memoriam: Frank E.A. Sander, pioneer in ADR (1927-2018)
Frank E.A. Sander ’52, a longtime Harvard Law School professor and a pioneer in the field of alternative dispute resolution, has died. He was 90.
Gone, But Not Forgotten
Strive to create a conflict free zone in your work and home interactions.
In Memoriam: Joseph Markowitz
Today we lost an irreplaceable member of our community, Joe Markowitz, to cancer.
In Memoriam: CPR Chairman Emeritus Charles Renfrew
The International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Dispute Resolution mourns the loss of Chairman Emeritus Charles B. Renfrew (pictured above), who died in San Francisco on Dec. 14 at age 89.
Go Back to the Future to Discover How Your Agreement Could Fail
When we’ve put in effort to solve a problem, we want our solution, decision, or agreement to have every chance at long-run success.
Addressing Injustice: Why and How Do People Seek Justice?
10 big ideas on peace and justice from the career of Morton Deutsch - this is piece 7 which focuses on justice.
World Peace: How Do We Keep Nations from Thermonuclear War?
This article describes ideas on peace and justice from the career of Morton Deutsch.
Margaret Shaw Memorial
Margaret Shaw, a lawyer and pioneer in alternative dispute resolution, died unexpectedly February 2, 2017.
Jack McCrory Memorial
On January 17, 2017, our dear friend and Pepperdine Straus Institute of Dispute Resolution colleague Professor John P. (Jack) McCrory passed away.
In Memory of Tim Pownall, 1948-2016
Our friend and colleague, Tim Pownall, passed away October 9, 2016 Tim was a gifted teacher and a committed peacemaker–known for his dedicated work in reconciliation and thoughtful, constructive dispute resolution through initiatives like the PACIS Project for Interfaith Dialogue.
Celebrating the Work and Person of Special Education Mediation Champion Marshall Peter (video)
Marshall Peter is soon retiring as Director of Direction Service in Eugene, Oregon. Marshall is perhaps best known to the mediation field as the founding Director of CADRE, the National Center on Dispute Resolution in Special Education, established in 1998. Here is a video tribute to Marshall well worth your watch. Marshall has shown us just how much positive change a person can bring to both our local and national communities.
Gerald Phillips, Attorney & Philanthropist, Passes Away at 90
Gerald F. Phillips, attorney, ethicist and philanthropist, passed away on October 19, 2015 in Los Angeles, CA surrounded by his devoted family. He was 90 years of age. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 1:00pm at Hillside Memorial Park in Los Angeles, CA
Melvin Alvin Max Rubin
On August 12th, 2015, Mel Rubin passed away. All who knew him are deeply saddened by his loss. Also see www.mediate.com/Memorials.
Colin J. Wall Memorial
The death of Colin J. Wall on July 16, 2015, is a crushing blow to our profession and a personal loss to me.