Gail S Tusan

October 08, 2021 | Daily Report Online

As Roxann Smithers, a new Atlanta mediator, said, "I have found the need to focus and perform under pressure and scrutiny in golf keeps me well prepared for the same experience in my legal practice. Whether taking a tee shot in front of a few foursomes or presenting an argument in court, you are center stage and you only get one shot to get it right."

By Gail S. Tusan

8 minute read

June 25, 2021 | Daily Report Online

Fulton County is a standout among other court systems not only in Georgia but throughout the country in recognizing that time is up and waiting to get past the pandemic to begin the hard work of reducing the case backlog created by necessary court closures is neither cost effective or reasonable.

By Senior Judge Gail S. Tusan

8 minute read

November 02, 2020 | Daily Report Online

My father has helped me to adopt a balanced perspective on the pros and cons of defunding the police, and we together, through listening to each other, were able to reach consensus on what must change in terms of citizen/police encounters and a framework for a properly funded, accountable police presence in American cities, communities and neighborhoods.

By Gail S. Tusan

7 minute read

September 28, 2020 | Daily Report Online

The coronavirus pandemic has caused an increased level of activity related to the invocation of force majeure clauses, rental disputes, health care accommodations and parenting plan modifications.

By Gail S. Tusan and  Chanel Chauvet

7 minute read

August 28, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Anti-racism dialogue must happen and continue until our country lives up to its promise of being "one nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all."

By Gail S. Tusan

6 minute read

August 05, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Managing expectations is important to the success of mediation.

By Gail S. Tusan

5 minute read