This issue, which currently preoccupies people, goes back a long way. The evolution of technology, which has been ongoing for at least seven centuries, starting from the introduction of the horse collar in Europe, presents a complex and diverse issue concerning its impact on job replacement, a topic that spans multiple centuries. We have now entered an era dominated by artificial intelligence (AI), which is radically altering many professions.

Divorce, often viewed through a lens of loss and heartbreak, carries an understated potential for renewal, understanding, and growth. Deciding to cooperate and fill out an in-house divorce agreement template is a good start, but it is through the thoughtful process of mediation that we find a space where every voice is heard.

Premise: Conflict is a normal and natural occurrence of interacting with one another. The cost of resolving conflict is negligible relative to the cost of leaving conflicts unresolved.

Your marriage is in question and you’re facing a real dilemma. You may be the one who is deciding should you stay or should you go.

(This article was first published in the Oakland County Legal News on May 30 and June 27, 2023.) “The paradox of trauma is that it has both the power to destroy, and the power to transform and resurrect.”  Peter A. Levine, Ph.D.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, which I have practiced for more than a decade, has taught me invaluable life lessons on and off the mats.  After a recent training session, I began to realize that many of the lessons of jiu jitsu apply to a different part of my life: mediation.