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Jul. 12, 2024

Reading the Room

Irene Takahashi has a knack for putting all parties at ease.

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Reading the Room
ADR Services Inc.
Personal injury, employment

What makes Irene Takahashi a good mediator is that she likes people. "I really enjoy all kinds of people," she said. "I enjoy the people, the interaction with people. That's why I enjoy what I do.

"I like it because I feel that I can really help both sides avoid the cost, the stress and the risk [of trial] by ... bridging the communication gap," she added.

Takahashi is, after all, "extremely personab... (continued)

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