Felicia Harris Hoss
Distinguished Commercial Mediator and AAA Arbitrator, Advancing Early Dispute Resolution in Complex Business Matters
Felicia Harris Hoss Podcast Episodes
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Why early structure helps lawyers stay in control of a case
Felicia has seen how slowly legal teams adopt new processes, even when those processes can make their work more efficient, predictable and attractive to clients. She positions EDR as a way for lawyers to get to the heart of a dispute earlier-by clarifying issues, decision authority, and key information long before the usual milestones. With decades of commercial litigation experience behind her, she explains how early structure helps counsel evaluate and manage risk, maintain control over strategy, and avoid the long stretches of uncertainty that come with waiting for a trial setting that may never arrive. For lawyers, EDR isn’t about doing less-it’s about doing the right work sooner and winning clients along the way.
How early mediation protects culture, privacy, and resources in employment disputes.
Employment conflicts sit at the intersection of policy, emotion, and risk. Felicia explains how early mediation helps employers and employees address concerns before they escalate into formal claims, public exposure, or broken working relationships. She outlines how HR can integrate early neutral conversations into their playbooks, creating a path that respects dignity while reducing legal and reputational stakes.
Why partnership and ownership disputes need clarity before they need litigation.
In founder-led or closely held businesses, disputes often combine personal history with financial pressure. Felicia explains how early mediation separates the emotional from the operational, helping partners articulate goals, recalibrate roles, or plan exits without destabilizing the company and personal reputations. Her approach gives owners the structure, confidentiality, and timeline they need to protect both the business and the relationships that sustain it.
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Latest episodes
Key topics
Why early structure helps lawyers stay in control of a case
Felicia has seen how slowly legal teams adopt new processes, even when those processes can make their work more efficient, predictable and attractive to clients. She positions EDR as a way for lawyers to get to the heart of a dispute earlier-by clarifying issues, decision authority, and key information long before the usual milestones. With decades of commercial litigation experience behind her, she explains how early structure helps counsel evaluate and manage risk, maintain control over strategy, and avoid the long stretches of uncertainty that come with waiting for a trial setting that may never arrive. For lawyers, EDR isn’t about doing less-it’s about doing the right work sooner and winning clients along the way.
How early mediation protects culture, privacy, and resources in employment disputes.
Employment conflicts sit at the intersection of policy, emotion, and risk. Felicia explains how early mediation helps employers and employees address concerns before they escalate into formal claims, public exposure, or broken working relationships. She outlines how HR can integrate early neutral conversations into their playbooks, creating a path that respects dignity while reducing legal and reputational stakes.
Why partnership and ownership disputes need clarity before they need litigation.
In founder-led or closely held businesses, disputes often combine personal history with financial pressure. Felicia explains how early mediation separates the emotional from the operational, helping partners articulate goals, recalibrate roles, or plan exits without destabilizing the company and personal reputations. Her approach gives owners the structure, confidentiality, and timeline they need to protect both the business and the relationships that sustain it.
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