Advancing Resolution in Probate Matters Since its launch in late 2024, MCLA’s Probate Mediation Program has continued to demonstrate the growing demand for specialized ADR in probate matters. The program has received hundreds of matters likely to benefit from...
Now a Family Law Resource for the Superior Court of Los Angeles Starting this month, MCLA will begin serving families of the Los Angeles Superior Court in family law matters through judicial referrals. This program is designed to support a wide range of family law...
May 2026 Mediator Spotlight MCLA is pleased to introduce Jami Fosgate, a mediator in our Family Law Program. Jami is a family law attorney who focuses her practice on mediation and collaborative divorce. After starting in litigation, she transitioned to a...
How to Deal with a Problem Neighbor April 14, 2026 | by Jen A. Miller Neighbor disputes have the potential to become some of the most disruptive conflicts to daily life and overall housing stability. When left unresolved, tensions can escalate quickly, and in some...
MCLA's Executive Director Bennett Root Jr draws on entrepreneurial background ADR Profile by Shane Nelson “How can we find a win-win where both sides walk away with what matters most?” This guiding question is the foundation of Bennett Root’s approach to...
March 2026 Mediator Spotlight This month we welcome spring by spotlighting mediator and arbitrator David Coher. Specializing in real estate, employment, and cybersecurity/privacy law, we were thrilled to talk to David about his practice and how his time outdoors...