CORTNEY YOUNG Mediator, is a member of the American Bar Association’s Dispute Resolution Section, a member in good standing of the Academy of Professional Family Mediators and a member of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges. Cortney is also the President of the Nevada Dispute Resolution Coalition.

In this episode, Cheri Hill is joined by mediator Courtney Young. Cortney works with the law group, Blanchard, Krasner & French. Cheri and Cortneys conversation covers how mediation is an effective alternative to the ordinary litigation process.

This week’s blog features skilled Nevada mediator, Cortney Young discussing how to navigate co-parenting after divorce.

CORTNEY YOUNG is a Mediator with the Reno, Nevada office of Blanchard, Krasner & French. Her approach to dispute resolution combines years of litigation experience with a pragmatic problem-solving style.

Imagine: You have just poured a cup of coffee and settled in with the day’s news. Another well-known company is doing damage control in the wake of a recent dispute and you already know that in the days to come this dispute is going to take over local news channels, every newspaper, and all social media. No matter who “wins,” there will be a lot of time, money and goodwill lost.

Thanksgiving dinner is all about taking the time to look back and be grateful for what you have, but sometimes dinner conversations can take a turn for the worst. This morning we talked to Cortney Young, mediator at ADR to give us tips to avoid a war of words at the dinner table.