What should mediation preparation look like? How do you select the best mediator for your case? How do you make the most of a mandatory negotiation should you ever find yourself in that position? Amy Mariani—who practiced law for 20 years before transitioning into mediation—answers these questions and so much more in this episode of Negotiations Ninja.  Outline of This Episode [1:43] Get to know Amy Mariani [3:10] How to prepare for a mediation [6:57] Power, punishment, and principle [10:09] How to select the right mediator [13:16] How a mediator remains unbiased [15:27] Is mediation in the US legally binding?  [16:38] How people can misuse mediation [17:25] Making the most of the mediation process [20:57] The differences between litigators and mediators [23:39] When a mediator shouldn’t be involved Connect with Amy Mariani Mariani Mediation Connect on LinkedIn Call 617-279-0540 Connect With Mark Follow Negotiations Ninja on Twitter: @NegotiationPod Connect with Mark on LinkedIn Follow Negotiations Ninja on LinkedIn Connect on Instagram: @NegotiationPod Subscribe to Negotiations Ninja