The Future of Resolution

In this inaugural Charlotte podcast episode, Miles mediator & arbitrator Steve Dunn talks with Greg Parent, also a mediator & arbitrator at Miles. Parent shares why he became a mediator, how his past roles have shaped his success in mediation, and what his vision is for Charlotte as it relates to his career and the business community there. ​

With all the changes surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, mediator Jennifer Grippa and Rebecca Bratter discuss the current challenges of doing business and how it could change the climate of the law industry moving forward. They also talk life, parenting, giving back, and practical strategies for success in business.

Miles mediator & arbitrator Jason Harper joins James Westbury, a long-time local government attorney and currently an Attorney and Property & Liability Claims Manager of the Georgia Municipal Association and Ken Jarrard, a well-known government attorney and Partner with Jarrard and Davis. They discuss several topics pertaining to local government law and ADR.

In this episode, Joseph Blanco discusses his previous role as General Counsel of Crawford & Co., where he now serves as President of the company. Crawford is the largest publicly listed independent claims management firm in the world.

As we conclude Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15), mediator Michael Eshman sits down with Ana Maria Martinez, President and Co-Founder of the Georgia Latino Law Foundation, to discuss efforts to help support and promote Latinx law students in Georgia and ways to increase diversity in the legal community.

Miles mediator & arbitrator Winter Wheeler interviews the legendary CK Hoffler, President of the National Bar Association and Chair of Rainbow PUSH Coalition. President Hoffler's contributions to the legal profession and commitment to social justice inspires, motivates, and energizes everyone around her!

In this episode of "The Future of Resolution" Podcast, Miles mediator & arbitrator Matt Thiry talks with Rett Peaden of Smith, Gambrell & Russell about the concept of business divorce, why businesses split up, and how it can be a contentious process.

In this episode, Miles mediator and arbitrator Winter Wheeler speaks with Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Verda Colvin. Judge Colvin opens up about growing up in Atlanta and her inspiring legal career. Colvin was sworn into the Court of Appeals by Governor Kemp on April 10, 2020, making her the first African American​ woman appointed by a Republican Governor.

Angus Haig, Senior Vice President, and General Counsel of Cox Automotive discusses his journey with Coca-Cola to his role as Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Cox Automotive, and shares the ongoing expansion of Cox in emerging industries.

Judge Susan Forsling discusses the value of in-person mediation and arbitration and how and she has maintained her alternative dispute resolution (ADR) practice throughout the pandemic. She also provides valuable advice for new lawyers and working parents, and tips on ways to resolve conflict in an effective manner.