In this first of my three-part interview with Justice Michael Hyman, he relates how Lincoln’s ability to remain professional, civil, and gracious is an example all lawyers should consider.
Justice Michael B. Hyman of Illinois’ First Appellate District says mediators need to look to Lincoln. “Lincoln was a great mediator because he was a peacemaker. Making peace was more important to him than anything else so that if he could resolve a case, he would try his darnedest to do so.”