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Apr. 4, 2025

Listening First

Retired judge Victoria Wood brings compassion, legal insight, creativity to role as a neutral

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Retired judge Victoria D. Wood tries to begin her mediations with an open mind.

"You can read the briefs and talk to attorneys and kind of formulate an idea of how you think it should go and where it should land," Wood said. "But if you aim for a goal, I think you can miss opportunities for creative resolution."

Wood explained that through careful listening, she often encounters unexpected chances to bridge the gap in a dispute.

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