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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 28, 2017

Terry Landry of Landry & Vessel, LLC shares a wealth of information about employment law. On the new episode of The Mediation Minute with host Rebecca Wisbar, he corrects several misconceptions held by both employers and employees. Terry discusses issues such as documenting infractions, protected classes, and maternity...


Nov 8, 2017

Representing municipalities or State agencies brings different issues to litigation and mediation. Valencia Vessel Landry of Landry & Vessel, LLC joins Rebecca Wisbar to discuss these differences. Also, Valencia explains that having a judgment is not the end of the process with a public entity and ways in which...


Oct 27, 2017

Stephanie Possa of Tyler & Possa joins Rebecca Wisbar to discuss mediation of workers' compensation and third-party claims. Stephanie explains the differences in these suits as well as considerations in order to successfully mediate cases involving both types of claims.

Host Rebecca Wisbar is a Baton Rouge mediator...


Oct 17, 2017

Colby Wenck opened his own legal practice (The Wenck Firm, LLC) in Metairie, LA after working for 15 years at his previous firm. Colby found that his experience as an attorney served him well in this transition as he negotiated many aspects of establishing his law firm. He discusses with host Rebecca Wisbar...


Aug 9, 2017

"In every person, there's a negotiator."
Greg Bodin, Shareholder with Baker Donelson, joins host Rebecca Wisbar to discuss mediation and negotiation in relation to the LSU Negotiation Clinic and in the practice of law. Greg and Rebecca discuss the real-life experience gained by the students of the Negotiation Clinic....