Forrest S. “Woody” Mosten: Building a Collaborative Lawyering Practice with a Spotlight on Mediation

Summary: Woody Mosten is a mediator, collaborative attorney, and certified family law specialist who offers his wisdom from his 40-year practice. He discusses the collaborative discourse and therewith collaborative lawyering — how mediators and counsel, together with an interdisciplinary team, are managers of the alternative dispute resolution process unfolding before the clients. From active practice, to coaching seminars, to serving as a professor, Woody shares his enthusiasm for the growth of the legal practice and directs listeners to ABA-supported books he has drafted, including Building a Successful Collaborative Practice (2018), Family Lawyer’s Guide to Unbundling Legal Services (2017), and the Complete Guide to Mediation (2015).