Welcome to the International
Academy of Mediators
The IAM is an invitation-only membership organization of the world’s most experienced commercial mediators dedicated to best practices, professional skill development, and supporting the next generation of mediators.
“We foster the highest standards of integrity and competence in the mediation of commercial disputes.”
IAM News & Updates
Distinguished Fellow Vance Cooper Receives OBA Award of Excellence
The OBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Section is pleased to announce Vance Cooper, Principal, Cooper Mediation as the recipient of the 2022 Ontario Bar Association Award of Excellence in Alternative Dispute Resolution. About the Award The ADR Award of Excellence...
Law Firms Under Pressure to Stop Representing Fossil Fuel Interests
That’s a problem for law students like Amelia Keyes who worry about climate change and don’t want to work for a firm that represents the fossil fuel industry. When recruiters from the nation’s top law firms come to Harvard Law School, they often boast about their...
Preparing Mediation Statements
Mediation statements are brief narratives submitted by counsel on behalf of their clients (or by the parties themselves if they are pro-se) to inform the mediator and their counterparts about their case. Historically, mediation statements have been referred to as...
IAM Commitment to Diversity
The IAM recognizes that differences in perspectives, capabilities, and style are crucial to managing organizations and to providing mediation services in our diverse, complex, and evolving global community. In this spirit, IAM is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access in its membership, structure, and organizational work regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual. orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status.
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF MEDIATORS
14070 Proton Rd., Suite 100
Dallas, TX 75244
Phone (972) 233-9107 x207
Fax: (972) 490-4219