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...
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...
[ Download PDF Version ] I frequently encounter two problems at mediation: first, the content and style of opening remarks in the joint plenary session; second, positional and distributive bargaining process. These problems are the result of our longstanding traditions to mediate in the same way...
What is the difference between submissions at the mediation table and discussions at the “kitchen table”? Should the “kitchen table” style of discussions ever be employed at the mediation table? I mediated two matters recently which might be instructive and will be discussed below. What Are Kitchen...
Cooper Mediation and Trails Youth Initiatives send out our heartfelt thanks for all the support of this year’s edition of Vancestock. Together we raised almost $42,000 towards Trails bringing our 13 year total to over $440,000! There is still an opportunity to contribute to this year’s...
Cooper Mediation is proud to have played a role in organizing the first ever Canadian Regional Conference for the International Academy of Mediators (IAM) in beautiful Muskoka, Ontario. Our very own Vance Cooper and Logan Cooper, alongside esteemed colleagues Barry B. Fisher, Allan Stitt, and Gary...
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...
Cooper Mediation Inc. is pleased to announce that Toronto mediator Vance Cooper co-presented at the Law Society of Ontario’s 7th Motor Vehicle Litigation Summit on September 18th, 2024. Scroll down to view photos from the event. Vance and Judy Neger of JN Mediations discussed Strategies at...
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...
