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Law Practice,
Alternative Dispute Resolution

Jun. 26, 2020

Friends, not enemies

As a mediator, I listen to all sides and hear how each perceives the other. With this insight, I help parties collaborate and avoid acts and proposals that may not be received in the manner intended. I wish all litigators could see the mediator’s perspective.

Sidney Kanazawa

Mediator/Arbitrator, Attorney
ARC (Alternative Resolution Centers)

Email: skanazawa@arc4adr.com

USC Gould School of Law

As a mediator, I listen to all sides and hear how each perceives the other. With this insight, I help parties collaborate and avoid acts and proposals that may not be received in the manner intended.

I wish all litigators could see the mediator's perspective. If they did, I think they would see:

1. PAST IS PAST.

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