About Us

Mediation Magazine is a new web-based publication of the not-for-profit American Arbitration Association® (AAA®) – International Centre for Dispute Resolution® (ICDR®)—the largest private global provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services—focused on the rapidly developing mediation market. Mediation Magazine features a diverse range of articles and other media, including commentary on emerging trends in domestic and international mediation, case studies and lessons learned, interviews with thought leaders, innovations in mediation process design, research summaries, ethical considerations, and cross-cultural perspectives. It also offers practice-oriented content such as negotiation techniques, mediator toolkits, and dispute system design strategies.

Articles are written by leading voices in the field—practicing mediators, legal professionals, academics, and dispute resolution experts—and are complemented by interactive features such as videos to enrich engagement and accessibility.

Published continuously throughout the year, Mediation Magazine aims to inform, inspire, and connect professionals committed to advancing effective, fair, and forward-looking mediation practices globally.

Editorial Board and Key Leadership

Tracey Frisch

Editorial Board Member

AAA Division Vice President of Mediation

Rebecca Callahan

Editorial Board Member

AAA Mediator

David L. Evans

AAA Mediator

AAA Mediator

Dr. Clare Fowler

Editorial Board Member

Executive Vice President ODR.com

Joan Stearns Johnsen

Editorial Board Member

AAA Mediator

Jim Melamed

Editorial Board Member

Founder Mediate.com
Senior Vice-President for Mediation ODR.com

Hon. Daniel A. Naranjo

Editorial Board Member

AAA Mediator

Jonah Orlofsky

Editorial Board Member

Elizabeth Bain

AAA Director of Publications

Larry Selby

Magazine Editor

The ICDR®—International Centre for Dispute Resolution®— is the international division of the largest arbitral institution in the world, the American Arbitration Association® (AAA®). The ICDR is the foremost provider of global conflict-resolution solutions to businesses and organizations involved in cross-border disputes. Drawing on the AAA’s 100 years of experience, the ICDR administrative system offers a range of international alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services providing time and cost savings, along with vetted, skilled arbitrators and advanced technology.

The American Arbitration Association provides cost-effective ADR services that can help parties resolve disputes faster and more affordably than traditional court proceedings. By resolving disputes outside of court, ADR helps reduce the burden on the judicial system and gives you more control over the outcome. Plus, with mediation as an option, ADR often leads to the parties reaching mutually beneficial agreements. The AAA-ICDR aims to move even the most complicated, multi-faceted cases through mediation and arbitration fairly and cost effectively, with the goal of getting parties back to business as soon as possible.