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Jan. 24, 2020

Persuasive Gifts

Mediator Linda Miller no longer relies on the power of a black robe to resolve disputes.

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JAMS
Family law, Title IX, business and commercial, employment

IRVINE — As a former judge, Linda L. Miller misses making decisions.

“I miss being able to tell people what to do,” she laughed during an interview in a JAMS conference room.

Now that she’s a mediator, parties who hire her do what they want to do. She can only hope to persuade them.

“In court I had the power of the black robe. Here I do not. Power is ... (continued)

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