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Sue or Settle? Negotiating out of litigation with Sam Imperati- trial attorney, judge (pro tem) and meditator .

Join Martin Medeiros in The Persuasion Lab with his very special Guest, Sam Imperati, for this information packed episode for anyone facing litigation and looking for alternatives or insights how to engage in litigation productively. Sam Imperati, is the Executive Director of ICMresolutions, a Seattle-based national dispute resolution provider of mediation, facilitation, decision-making, team building, and training services. Sam is experienced at the intersection of policy, politics, science, business, and law. \

Sam has been a full-time ADR professional since 1992 and has managed everything from “Admiralty to Zoning.” He represented individuals and labor unions in private practice and was Nike’s Assistant Corporate Counsel for litigation. He served as a Judge Pro Tempore and taught public policy facilitation at UO Law CRES program, leadership, negotiation, ethics, & decision-making at Willamette MBA, and environmental dispute resolution at Lewis & Clark Law.

2006 – 2025 Best Lawyers in America (ADR). 2026 edition “Lawyer of the Year” for Mediation in Portland, Oregon. Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating, AV Preeminent. 10/10 AVVO rating. OSB & OMA Lezak Awards for mediation excellence. Standup comedy winner… which helps get agreements, I kid you not!

During his free time, Sam plays “zone defense” against his four granddaughters and midfield on an Over-68 men’s soccer team, where, occasionally, you can perceive movement on the field!

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The host and our guests anonymize case studies, stories, and examples. Any resemblance to real persons and similar circumstances is coincidental. Nothing in this podcast should be relied upon as legal, financial, psychological, or medical advice. As such, you should not rely solely on the information in this podcast. Please consult the relevant licensed professional in your jurisdiction to get information before you change your position in reliance on any information presented.