Archie Zariski

The New Old Lawyer: How Lawyers have Adapted to Mediation to Preserve their Power, Income, and Identity

Zariski, Archie (2011-05-08)

This paper outlines the evolution of mediation in some common law jurisdictions from an idea most lawyers dismissed to a practice most now use. It highlights the attitudes and actions of lawyers as they have adjusted their ...
Avatars go to Law School: Digital Standardized (and not so Standard) Clients for Law School Teaching

Zariski, Archie (2010-12-15)

Standardized clients have been a feature of medical schools for years. Digital technologies now offer the opportunity to create them in interactive form as avatars. In addition, advances in semantic computing now allow ...
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: Artistry, Expertise, and Professionalism in Mediation and the Role of Higher Education

Zariski, Archie (2009-05-12)

This paper examines what it takes to be a good mediator. It suggests that mediators should strive for artistry in their work which is the result of “reflection in action”. The paper then surveys the fields of knowledge ...