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Dec. 13, 2019

The Narrator

Mediator Jan Schau believes explaining the nuances can change perspectives.

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LOS ANGELES — If mediation were an ancient play, Jan Schau would serve as the Greek chorus.

Viewers of Sophoclean works could rely on the chorus to emphasize dramatic points and provide information to help round out a story. Schau views her role as mediator similarly.

“I believe strongly in the narrative,” Schau said. “If you explain the nuance of a situation, it can change perspectives.... (continued)

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