• Meriel Schindler: Head of Employment Law, Withers LLP & Author of 'The Lost Café Schindler'

  • Mar 17 2024
  • Durée: 35 min
  • Podcast

Meriel Schindler: Head of Employment Law, Withers LLP & Author of 'The Lost Café Schindler'

  • Résumé

  • In this conversation, Meriel Shindler, Head of Employment at Withers LLP, discusses her background as an employment lawyer and mediator and her experience writing a book about her family history. She highlights the importance of storytelling in law and the power of mediation in resolving workplace disputes. Meriel emphasizes the need for early intervention in conflicts and the role of lawyers as strategic advisors. She also discusses the fragility of memory in legal cases and the importance of perspective-taking in mediation. Overall, Meriel provides valuable insights into the intersection of law, storytelling, and mediation.

    Takeaways

    • Storytelling is crucial in law, allowing clients to express themselves and bringing out their voices.
    • Mediation empowers clients by allowing them to be in the driving seat and tell their stories.
    • Early intervention in workplace disputes can prevent lengthy litigation and achieve more holistic resolutions.
    • Lawyers should listen actively to their clients and consider the strategic and business aspects of their cases.
    • Perspective-taking and reframing can help shift views and facilitate resolution in mediation.
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