Mandatory mediation in several Ontario jurisdictions has helped give rise to a fantastic group of roster-rate mediators and a process designed with cost-effectiveness, efficiency and, most importantly, resolution in mind. The key is to make the most of the opportunity. Here are five tips for getting the...
And now for something completely different… This year, Vancestock is changing its tune. On Thursday, October 1, 2026, four exceptional singer-songwriters will take the stage at Revival in an intimate semi-round format. Join us as Tommy Youngsteen, Aphrose, Mike T. Kerr and Sandra Bouza take turns sharing the...
Mediation is shaped by myths and assumptions about what settlement can accomplish, how quickly people can change their positions, what certain negotiating positions mean, and how parties should begin the bargaining process. Many of these beliefs contain an element of truth. But when they are treated...
Successful negotiation isn’t just about the numbers; it’s about what the numbers communicate. Here are three points I encourage my clients to consider in mediation: 1. How The Offer Is Presented By breaking an offer down into each head of damages, plus costs and disbursements, you help the...
Cooper Mediation is pleased to once again support the Birdies For Brain Injury Golf Tournament as a Cart Sponsor. The event takes place on Friday, June 19, 2026 at Angus Glen Golf Club (North Course). This tournament raises funds for the Brain Injury Society of Toronto...
Cooper Mediation is pleased to invite you to Vancestock XV, our annual fundraiser in support of Trails Youth Initiatives. Save The Date Vancestock XV will take place on Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, for an evening of live music, community, and charitable...
Cooper Mediation is pleased to once again support the upcoming 31st Annual Dyer Brown Charity Golf Tournament as a hole sponsor. The event takes place on June 17, 2026, at The Oaks Golf & Country Club in London, Ontario. This long-running event brings together members of...
Cooper Mediation is pleased to announce that Vance Cooper and Logan Cooper will be taking part in the International Academy of Mediators (IAM) 2026 Spring Conference held from May 28-May 30 in Boston, Massachusetts. This year’s conference theme, Expanding Your Perspective, explores how mediation engages people,...
Cooper Mediation is pleased to support the 2026 Lawyer Show presented by Nightwood Theatre, taking place June 4–6, 2026 at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts in Toronto. This year’s production is Grease. Now in its 17th year, the Lawyer Show brings members of the...
In roster mediations, time is limited and the degree of preparation determines productivity. A strong mediation brief does more than summarize the file. It can help focus the negotiation on the issues that matter most. Here are 5 tips for writing strong and effective mediation briefs for...
