Let me share about the mediation tools—and traits—I bring to the table as a mediator across different practice areas. It’s no coincidence that I chose the toolbox metaphor. One of my favorite pastimes is walking around my house with a screwdriver, hunting for loose screws to...
At Cooper Mediation, we believe the key lies in process and flexibility. A solid structure, paired with a method that fits the nature of the dispute, leads to a smoother, faster, and more efficient and effective experience for everyone involved. That’s why we developed Diversum™: Innovative...
It gives us great pleasure to announce the next Unplugged! The show takes place on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in the Oak Room of the Cambridge Club [located on the 11th floor of the Richmond Tower in the Sheraton Centre in Downtown, Toronto]. Doors open at 5:30...
Cooper Mediation Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of Diversum™: Innovative Mediation Methods with four tailored methods to suit the diverse mediation needs of our clients. Diversum™ is a suite of diverse mediation methods offered by Cooper Mediation designed to meet the unique needs of parties...
Cooper Mediation is pleased once again to sponsor the Hillcrest Village Community Players - a volunteer-based organization putting on exceptional community theatre in the heart of Toronto. This is our fourth consecutive year sponsoring this event. Volunteers will be putting on eight performances of Little Women:...
Cooper Mediation Inc. is pleased to sponsor the Four Chords and the Truth Fire Relief Benefit Concert for Canadian Music Workers in L.A. which takes place on Monday, February 10, 2025. Join us for a special benefit concert at TD Music Hall in Toronto’s Allied Music...
Nothing sends shivers down the spine of litigants quite like the ghost of a previous offer haunting future negotiations. As we enter the spooky season, it’s an opportune time to reflect on a topic that can often feel like it’s haunted by uncertainty: lowering the...
Think of mediation as planning a road trip to Settlement-ville. Unless one or more parties are set on going to Trial-town, mediation is typically aimed at reaching a mutually acceptable destination, even if it’s not the precise neighbourhood each party initially wanted. But what if...
If you’re reading this post, I’ve already captured your attention. But how can I keep it? According to studies, not for more than 10-20 minutes. Luckily, this read is just a quick five minutes. This paper will dive into practical tips to save you time and...
Cooper Mediation is pleased to announce that Toronto Mediators Vance Cooper and Logan Cooper were Breakout Discussion leaders at the International Academy of Mediators (IAM) at the Spring Conference held from May 30 - June 1 in Seattle, Washington. Over 150 attendees from 15 countries...
