Staying Sane in Law

The Mediator - Samantha Lowe on managing big personalities and high emotions

Staying Sane in Law

Show Notes

In this show, Annmarie Carvalho - The Lawyers' Therapist - talks to private wealth mediator Samantha Lowe, founder of specialist mediation firm Concentus. Sam discusses her journey from law firm litigator to setting up her own mediation practice for high-net-worth inheritance and divorce cases. She talks about her experiences in business, mediation and family life - and how to balance them effectively in a high-stress, emotionally charged working environment. Don't miss this lively chat - wit...

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