Archive for October, 2009

David Shapiro Dies

We’ve learned that David I. Shapiro died in London of a heart attack on October 1, 2009.  David was a colorful, passionate and commited lawyer who made an unforgettable impression on me and many others.  He was a brilliant speaker and a leader of the mediation bar in London.  Being invited for a tasty dinner or breakfast at his offices was a treat — it was David who told me that “parties and lawyers fall in love with their cases.  It’s my job to break up the affair.”  Information on his career may be found here.  He will be missed.

World Mediation Forum Meets in Florence

The World Forum of Mediation Centers is sponsored by the Union International des Avocats.  As its name implies, the Forum attracts the world’s leading mediation centers and organizations, and meets every nine months to share developments, assess progress, exchange ideas and strategies, and network between developed and developing mediation markets. Read more »

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