God, Moses and Mediation: What Ancient Stories Teach Us About Modern Dispute Resolution
In this provocative session, leading American mediator Jeff Kichaven draws surprising lessons from the life of Moses to challenge conventional thinking about neutrality, advocacy, and the mediator’s role.
30th Jul 2025
What can a Biblical prophet teach today’s commercial lawyers about mediation and settlement? Quite a lot, as it turns out. For our next Mediation Matters Webinar, leading American mediator Jeff Kichaven draws surprising lessons from the life of Moses to challenge conventional thinking about neutrality, advocacy, and the mediator’s role. This isn’t mediation-by-formula. It’s a candid exploration of how real negotiations unfold when the stakes are high, emotions run strong, and clients look to their lawyers for both guidance and courage.
, based in the USA, is an independent commercial mediator with a nationwide practice. He focuses on insurance, intellectual property and professional liability matters.
He is instructed by clients worldwide and is recognised as a Leading Mediator in Chambers & Partners.
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