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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.

Jan 6, 2023

J. Arthur Smith joins Rebecca Wisbar to discuss labor and employment law. 

Host Rebecca Wisbar is a Baton Rouge mediator and attorney. The Mediation Minute is now available on Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Podcasts, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Get new episodes of The Mediation Minute delivered to your inboxSign...


Jul 2, 2021

Brian Katz of Herman, Herman, & Katz of New Orleans joins Rebecca Wisbar on the Mediation Minute to discuss how recent legislative tort amendments will influence mediation and litigation.

Host Rebecca Wisbar is a Baton Rouge mediator and attorney. The Mediation Minute is now available on Apple PodcastsSpotify


Jun 25, 2021

Trust is integral when it comes to mediation, often being noted as a key ingredient to negotiation success. Erik Vollenweider joins Rebecca Wisbar to talk about trust in another aspect of the legal life: mentorship. Erik has made the transition from Associate to Partner at Lobman Carnahan in New Orleans. Erik discusses...


Nov 12, 2020

Video conferencing is part of our daily lives these days, and those in the legal profession are finding more and more mediations and other negotiations online. Keely Scott, managing partner of Donohue, Patrick & Scott, joins Rebecca Wisbar on the Mediation Minute to share some tips for mediating online. Keely offers...


Nov 6, 2020

Chris Glisson, managing partner of MGM Attorneys joins Rebecca Wisbar on The Mediation Minute to discuss ethics and negotiation/mediation. Chris shares his thoughts about ethical questions that can arise in mediation that might not receive the attention they deserve. Special consideration is given to ethics in the...