It’s often said that, “if the problems were easy, people wouldn’t need lawyers.” This is how I approached conflict both as a plaintiffs-side employment and civil rights lawyer and in defending the United States as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, and it’s how I practice as a mediator.

Recognizing that workplace disputes are a mixture of law, facts, and personalities, I approach my role as a dedicated neutral with empathy, respect, and with mindset that looks to identify and help articulate the differences, similarities and challenges involved in each case for each side.

Can you help me? Can I trust you? Do you truly care?

From our first pre-session call, when I get to hear about the procedural history, facts, and uniqueness of each case, I want each party to begin to answer those questions in the affirmative.

Untangling workplace events from emotions and legal obligations can be difficult.  Because I understand the impact of workplace conflict that advances to the point of litigation, I know that parties benefit from a patient, trained, and empathetic employment mediator to help them move forward and move through that conflict.