Corey wants to get to know the parties and, importantly, their views of the problem. The only way to resolve conflicts is to understand and address the underlying issues and interests of each party. Traditionally this involves the submission of concise mediation briefs. This may also include a pre-mediation meeting or call to help Corey prepare for the dynamics of mediation day to increase the chance of success. 

Corey uses distributive and integrative mediation processes to help parties collaborate to reach resolutions. Oftentimes mediators lose sight of the fact that there are often mutual interests between the parties. Too many mediations focus on the concept that there is a finite pie available to split at mediation, and that the “winner” at mediation is the side that gets the bigger piece of the pie. Corey focuses on the interests of the parties instead of only the surface-level issues. Corey understands that resolutions sometimes require creative solutions, and mediation is not a “one size fits all” process. Corey adapts for each mediation based on the dynamics of the mediation. 

No matter how hard the parties try, not every case resolves on the day of mediation. Sometimes parties are simply not ready to reach resolution. Corey is committed to following up with parties after mediation, to ensure that all efforts to reach a resolution and resolve conflict are exhausted.