Minnesota Diversity in Law Column | Attorney at Law Magazine

Paula M. Lawhon: She Literally Wrote the Book on Family Law Mediation

When people say an attorney “wrote the book” on a topic, it’s usually just a metaphor. In the case of Paula M. Lawhon, it happens

Susan Cushing January 6, 2026

Timothy Dowling: Reshaping Mediation in America

When Timothy Dowling describes the origins of Resolvium Mediation Group, he does not begin with its official 2022 launch. Instead, he talks about friction —

Susan Cushing January 6, 2026

Beyond the Table: How Mae Villanueva is Redefining Mediation

Mae Villanueva, the founder of Mae Villanueva Mediation in San Ramon, has worked with hundreds of litigants in civil disputes involving employment, wage and hour

Attorney at Law Magazine January 6, 2026

Messner Reeves’ Top Mediators: Guiding Parties from Conflict to Resolution

At Messner Reeves LLP, litigation expertise and entrepreneurial spirit have long defined the firm, but the art of mediation has become a proactive—and now defining—hallmark

Susan Cushing January 6, 2026