In this episode of The Future of Resolution Podcast, Miles mediator & arbitrator Steve Dunn sits down with civil litigator Charles Ali Everage to discuss the complexities of wrongful death cases, why he finds this work so rewarding, his thoughts on the future of the industry, and his advice to young attorneys entering the field.

In this episode of The Future of Resolution Podcast, Miles mediator & arbitrator Steve Dunn sits down with employment and collaborative law-trained attorney Bartina Edwards, to discuss her fascinating career journey, her philosophy on being "busy," CP3 Paradigm (and what the name stands for), collaborative law, and more.

In this episode of “The Future of Resolution” podcast, Miles mediator & arbitrator Steve Dunn sits down with Mathew Flatow, managing partner of SeiferFlatow, PLLC to discuss an interesting case that was resolved, and then turned into an all-out personal war. This case is an interesting commercial defamation case between business owners who, in addition to their legal dispute, also are neighbors and torment each other in ways that are unfathomable.

In this episode of The Future of Resolution Podcast, Miles mediator Steve Dunn interviews prodigious attorney Martin “Marty” White about his time as a JAG Corps officer, representing NASCAR drivers, keeping things in perspective in the legal industry, and the future of mediation. A managing partner at Johnston, Allison & Hord in Charlotte, Marty is one of the most interesting business litigators in North Carolina.

In this episode of The Future of Resolution Podcast, Miles mediator Danae Woodward speaks with Amy Cox Gruendel and Salim Uqdah about their efforts to address COVID-related stressors on the court system and the rise of landlord-tenant cases through programs they’ve implemented.

In this episode of The Future of Resolution Podcast, Miles mediator & arbitrator Steve Dunn sits down with Katie Dolan, former ADR coordinator of the Mecklenburg County Courthouse and new Senior Customer Service Specialist at Miles, to discuss her journey and how it will contribute to her new role.

Never underestimate the power of being underestimated. ​In this episode of The Future of Resolution Podcast , Miles mediator & arbitrator Steve Dunn sits down with Sara Lincoln of Lincoln Derr, well-known in Charlotte for their performance as civil litigators. Dunn and Lincoln discuss how she overcame initial challenges in the field, her journey along the way, and how she sees the legal industry moving forward. 


With all the focus on national government these days, it’s easy to forget the importance of local government, especially as it is the first line of defense against COVID-19 in our communities. College Park Mayor Bianca Motley Broom sits down with East Point Mayor Deana Holiday Ingram, Attorney Robbie Ashe, and Attorney Rusi Patel to discuss the importance of local government, especially during the pandemic.

In these high-stress times, the last thing most people want is to deal with a knock-down-drag-out legal battle. Mediator and Collaborative Attorney Danae Woodward discusses the growing practice of Civil Collaboration Law with some of its foremost advocates, Colleen Byers and John Sarratt, and how it can take the antagonism out of a legal case.

In this episode, Miles mediator and arbitrator Steve Dunn talks with Josh Durham, Partner at Bell Davis Pitt. Durham discusses his own podcast, his career as a business litigator, and his personal writings.

In this inaugural Charlotte podcast episode, Miles mediator & arbitrator Steve Dunn talks with Greg Parent, also a mediator & arbitrator at Miles. Parent shares why he became a mediator, how his past roles have shaped his success in mediation, and what his vision is for Charlotte as it relates to his career and the business community there. ​

With all the changes surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, mediator Jennifer Grippa and Rebecca Bratter discuss the current challenges of doing business and how it could change the climate of the law industry moving forward. They also talk life, parenting, giving back, and practical strategies for success in business.

Miles mediator & arbitrator Jason Harper joins James Westbury, a long-time local government attorney and currently an Attorney and Property & Liability Claims Manager of the Georgia Municipal Association and Ken Jarrard, a well-known government attorney and Partner with Jarrard and Davis. They discuss several topics pertaining to local government law and ADR.

In this episode, Joseph Blanco discusses his previous role as General Counsel of Crawford & Co., where he now serves as President of the company. Crawford is the largest publicly listed independent claims management firm in the world. 

As we conclude Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15), mediator Michael Eshman sits down with Ana Maria Martinez, President and Co-Founder of the Georgia Latino Law Foundation, to discuss efforts to help support and promote Latinx law students in Georgia and ways to increase diversity in the legal community. 

Miles mediator & arbitrator Winter Wheeler interviews the legendary CK Hoffler, President of the National Bar Association and Chair of Rainbow PUSH Coalition. President Hoffler's contributions to the legal profession and commitment to social justice inspires, motivates, and energizes everyone around her! 

In this episode of “The Future of Resolution” Podcast, Miles mediator & arbitrator Matt Thiry talks with Rett Peaden of Smith, Gambrell & Russell about the concept of business divorce, why businesses split up, and how it can be a contentious process.

In this episode, Miles mediator and arbitrator Winter Wheeler speaks with Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Verda Colvin. Judge Colvin opens up about growing up in Atlanta and her inspiring legal career. Colvin was sworn into the Court of Appeals by Governor Kemp on April 10, 2020, making her the first African American​ woman appointed by a Republican Governor.  

Angus Haig, Senior Vice President, and General Counsel of Cox Automotive discusses his journey with Coca-Cola to his role as Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Cox Automotive, and shares the ongoing expansion of Cox in emerging industries.

Judge Susan Forsling discusses the value of in-person mediation and arbitration and how and she has maintained her alternative dispute resolution (ADR) practice throughout the pandemic. She also provides valuable advice for new lawyers and working parents, and tips on ways to resolve conflict in an effective manner.

Join Miles Mediator & Arbitrator Winter Wheeler and Sherry Boston, as they discuss Ms. Boston's journey from private criminal defense attorney to District Attorney for DeKalb County.

Paula Frederick discusses ongoing challenges in the legal industry and her roles as general counsel of the State Bar of Georgia and Chair of the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility.

Kwende B. Jones, partner at the law firm of Burr & Forman, joins Miles Mediation & Arbitration Neutral Matt Thirty to discuss the value of civility and professionalism within litigation. Kwende practices in the firm's Litigation section, focusing on general commercial litigation and financial services litigation and represents financial institutions, commercial lenders, telecommunications companies, and other businesses of all sizes in various business disputes in both State and...

Emily Ward, a practicing white-collar defense attorney at Smith, Gambrell & Russell and co-owner of Southern Belle and Georgia Boy, two Southern-rooted restaurants located in Atlanta’s Poncey-Highland neighborhood. Emily joins Miles neutral Winter Wheeler to talk about the impact Covid-19 has had on her restaurant businesses and her law practice.