Dr. Monica Delgado and Jonathan Harris Discuss Mediation Psychology and Negotiation Strategies in NYLJ Article

August 15, 2024

The greatest benefit of meditation is also the biggest hurdle for clients — requiring them to let go of their psychological attachment to a specific outcome in their case.

This is a topic that Harris St. Laurent & Wechsler’s doctor of psychology and executive coach Dr. Monica Delgado and founding partner Jonathan Harris explore in a New York Law Journal article about helping clients adjust their mindset in mediation.

They write that the goal of mediation is “achieving an outcome that puts your client in a better position than continued litigation.”

“By engaging in open dialogue and active listening, parties frequently unearth common ground and shared interests previously obscured by the fog of conflict,” Delgado and Harris write. “This newfound clarity not only expedites resolution but also cultivates a sense of empowerment and agency among all stakeholders involved.”

The article, “Achieving a Win-Win: The Mental and Emotional Shift in Mediation” includes strategies for mindful goal setting, preparation and negotiation.

Delgado is an executive coach with a Ph.D. in multicultural clinical psychology. She helps individuals and organizations cultivate exceptional leadership, build positive cultures and improve performance. Her clientele spans corporate leadership, dynamic entrepreneurs, accomplished lawyers and world-class athletes, from boardrooms to courtrooms to locker rooms.

Harris is HSW’s founder and managing partner. A high-stakes trial lawyer with extensive business and financial experience, he is recognized as a premier advocate in the courtroom and in business negotiations. Harris advises companies, C-suite executives, founders, portfolio managers and top producers in employment, business and partnership matters and represents clients facing internal, regulatory and criminal investigations.