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Welcome to The Mediation Minute! This podcast explores practical techniques to facilitate successful negotiation and resolution. Hosted by Rebecca Wisbar, mediator and attorney.

Contact Rebecca, Akers & Wisbar (225) 767-1003 or akerswisbar.com.

The Mediation Minute podcast is produced by Catherine O'Brien, Branch Out Programs.

Nov 30, 2016

Medical malpractice and medical negligence claims are the subject of this episode of The Mediation Minute. Ben Mouton of McGlynn, Glisson & Mouton speaks with Rebecca Wisbar on this topic. Ben and Rebecca analyze the issues that are unique to medical malpractice or medical negligence claims. This episode of...


Oct 28, 2016

Mediation in a construction case is a departure from tort cases. Teresa Cop joins The Mediation Minute with Rebecca Wisbar to discuss mediation of construction disputes. Teresa details the sheer volume of parties involved in these mediations and explains why a subcontractor might enter into the mediation process....


Sep 1, 2016

Robert Lancaster of the LSU Law Clinic discusses Family Court Mediation on this edition of The Mediation Minute. Host Rebecca Wisbar and Robert Lancaster discuss how Family Court mediation differs from other types of mediation. In particular, the parties will have some level of relationship with each other as...


Aug 12, 2016

Marsha Wade speaks on the topic of stress in the legal profession in this episode of The Mediation Minute. Marsha provides valuable information about the fact that attorneys experience the negative impact of stress at a rate higher than that of the general public. The discussion explores the ways in which some...


Jul 29, 2016

Gain insight into the LSU Law Center's Civil Mediation Clinic as Adjunct Professor Paul Breaux joins Rebecca Wisbar on this edition of The Mediation Minute. Paul discusses the mediation education process at the Law Clinic and how students gain real-world experience through their work in City Court. The advantages...