Hi Sharlene,
There is no easy solution for building a mediation practice especially if you are only doing mediation.
I could do a short zoom, but basically I think that having a specialization or niche is a good idea, such as employment law. Once you develop a reputation in that area, it is easier to branch out to others.And you can let your clients know that you also do general commercial mediation.
You can also reach out to law firms or potential users and try and organize coffee, or zoom meetings as well as develop a social media, following by posting content. Networking events are also useful - if you net work with other mediators then he can learn more about how to develop your practice and if you net work with Lawyers or people in the employment field, then that is another way to get new business.
depending on how much experience you have getting on panels is very helpful not only to get the work, but also he will be exposed to parties and lawyers who generally hire mediators for matters outside of the institutions or courts.
I hope this helps and I thought it would be good to put it in this chat so that may be others can see it also.
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Donna Ross
International ADR Practitioner
Donna Ross Dispute Resolution
Melbourne/Singapore
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Original Message:
Sent: 13-09-2023 05:42 PM
From: Sharlene Kuruppuarachchi
Subject: Zoom Coffee Catch Up / Advice for Newer Mediators
Hi,
I am a mediator in Melbourne and was wondering if anyone had advice on how to get business. I had my business quite general then made it more focused on employment mediation and commercial mediation. I have been to business networking events in Melbourne but I haven't managed to get any leads. I was wondering if any experienced mediators in Melbourne or another city or regional town were available to chat via Zoom about their business and what they did when they first started off and what they do to build their business? I have reached out to HR professional on Linkedin but they haven't come back to me in relation to mediation work.
Kind regards,
Sharlene Kuruppuarachchi
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Sharlene Kuruppuarachchi
Mediator and Lawyer
GLENROY VIC
493396706
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