Acknowledgments

• Author: JOHN HOLLANDER
• Pages: 21-22

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Acknowledgments

   became this handbook began with

lofty goals. Many mediators (upwards of forty) oered to

participate. In the event, however, most volunteers were

distracted by other demands. ose who participated did

so eagerly and with imagination. Several have participat-

ed (gratis) as team leaders in practical seminars to small

groups of junior litigators in the Advocacy Club on the

subjects of negotiation and mediation. is spirit of vol-

untarism has become the hallmark of the modern profes-

sional — giving their time and expertise to help the next

generation develop the skills to serve their clientele, the

public interest, and the legal profession. Kudos to them

for their participation. e contact information for each

appears at the end of this handbook. Readers are invited

to contact them for their next mediation.

is handbook is part of the Young Advocates Series.

Irwin Law demonstrated the vision to support a series of

practical handbooks aimed at lawyers looking to develop

skills largely ignored by law schools and bar associations,

and at a price within reach of young lawyers still saddled

with student loans. In particular, Irwin Law’s Alisa Pose-