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I am the founder and principal mediator of the San Diego Family Mediation Center. We are located in Del Mar, California at 445 Marine View Ave., Suite 305, Del Mar, CA 92014. Please visit me at www.SanDiegoFamilyMediation.com. My primary goal is to educate people of the benefits of mediation, not only in family law matters, but in all matters. I have been mediating divorces for over 17 years. I believe that families deserve more than family court can give them. Sure, divorce is a legal process, but it is also a family matter and should be treated as such. Too many professionals lose sight of the fact that each "side" is still part of a whole unit. One that will, more often than not, have to continue in a relationship together. This process MUST include empathy, understanding and clear communication. Without them, our clients suffer, and if our clients suffer, their children suffer more. Specialties: Family mediation, pre-marital & post-marital mediation & agreements, dissolution of both marital and non-marital relationships. Mediations are generally completed using only one mediator, however, team mediation will be provided upon request or when necessary.

Frank Zaid was the first recipient of the Canadian Franchise Association's most prestigious award - the Lifetime Achievement Award - in 2009. In his 40 years of francise law practice he was involved with over 400 franchise systems. He also serves on the boards of directors of leading franchisors in Canada and is available to act as a member of the board of directors or advisory boards of emerging or established franchise companies. Through ADR Chambers in Toronto, he is the only mediator and arbitrator in Canada to restrict his alternate dispute resolution practice to franchise disputes. He also is available to serve as an independent ombudsman to individual franchise systems. Frank is regularly retained to act as an expert witness in franchise disputes and is available to prepare expert opinions and/or testify in dispute matters. Frank frequently appears as a profile speaker/panelist at franchise conventions and conferences and is available for such events.

Michael Aurit is a leading divorce mediator in America, trailblazing the movement to make mediation the first choice for divorce. He has guided thousands to their best possible agreements, affirming that within every problem is an opportunity. Michael shapes the future of mediation as a law professor at Pepperdine University and Arizona State University, and a top trainer for professionals globally. As President of the Academy of Professional Family Mediators, he pioneered online family mediation, expanding its reach worldwide.Alongside Karen, he champions healthy relationships and advocates for children. They believe that even in the most challenging situations, there's always an answer.

Ali Carter is the Founder of Mediate UK, the UK’s largest private family mediation service operating nationwide across England and Wales. Since founding the business in 2011 (originally as Surrey Mediation Service), Ali has grown Mediate UK into a multi award-winning organisation with 25 branches and nationwide online coverage, helping thousands of families resolve disputes without unnecessary court proceedings. With a strong background in business development and client-focused service design, Ali has led the transformation of Mediate UK into a streamlined, accessible and technology-enabled mediation provider. Under his leadership, the organisation has introduced online booking systems, secure client portals, fixed-fee legally binding agreement packages and rapid appointment availability — often within 48 hours. Ali is passionate about promoting family mediation as a constructive alternative to litigation. He has championed early dispute resolution, child-focused outcomes and affordable access to professional mediation services. Mediate UK is a registered provider of the Government’s £500 Mediation Voucher Scheme and operates strictly under the laws of England and Wales, with all mediators regulated under the Family Mediation Council. Recognised for both service excellence and company culture, Mediate UK has received multiple national awards, including UK Business Awards Gold for Customer Service and BizX Best Company Culture (Winner 2025). Ali continues to focus on innovation, accessibility and raising standards within private family mediation. His mission remains simple: to help separating families resolve matters calmly, fairly and efficiently — and to help clients, in the words of Mediate UK’s tagline, Find Your Future.

Viviene Sandhu is a distinguished Singapore-based Advocate, Certified Mediator, and Arbitrator, bringing over 25 years of comprehensive experience in dispute resolution to her practice. Called to the English Bar in 1996 and admitted to the Singapore Supreme Court in 1998, Viviene's legal expertise spans across contentious Family Law, Employment Law, and both professional and personal Negligence Claims. Viviene is a cornerstone of the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) community. She is a Principal Mediator at the Singapore Mediation Centre (SMC) and an Accredited Mediator (Level 4) with the Singapore International Mediation Institute (SIMI). Her expertise has been formally recognised; in 2018, she received the State Courts’ Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award (Advocate & Solicitor Category). Viviene also holds specialist certifications in Family Mediation and Family Therapeutic Justice, reflecting her dedication to holistic dispute resolution. Beyond her practice, Viviene Sandhu is a dedicated public servant, currently serving as the Law Society Pro Bono Ambassador (2025). She is passionate about demystifying legal processes, ensuring that every individual receives clear, high-quality, and compassionate advice. Viviene is committed to navigating complex legal matters with resilience, grace, and an unwavering focus on justice.

I concentrate my litigation practice in the areas of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and commercial litigation. Most of my time is focused on serving as a mediator to help individuals and entities solve their disputes before filing suit or before trial. With nearly thirty years of litigation experience, I have represented major litigants in numerous mediations, arbitrations, jury trials, and bench trials. I am a member of The National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN), the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana, and the Defense Research Institute. T: 260-423-8874 F: 260-423-8920 Email: kkf@barrettlaw.com

Providing the safe space and guidance necessary to help you through difficult conversations so you can reach a resolution on YOUR terms. Whether you are involved in a disagreement with a neighbor, friend, workmate, or family member, and regardless of whether you've filed legal action, I can help you reach a faster resolution you can live with.

Alice has a tremendous amount of emotional intelligence, which she uses to successfully mediate case after case. Her empathy and understanding puts clients on both sides at ease and comfortable during the mediation. She is a gifted listener, a creative problem-solver and most of all a strong communicator. With Alice's help, most people are able to resolve their issues, feel heard and move forward in their lives. ShikinaMediation.com Specialties: divorce agreements, family conflicts, conflicts between board members, landlord/tenant, community mediations

I am a full-time distinguished neutral and recovering trial attorney. As a former litigator and trial attorney, I represented individuals, businesses, and insurance carriers across Texas and Arizona. My practice focused on general civil defense litigation, including insurance defense, automobile/trucking, personal injury, premises defect, property & casualty litigation, and products liability.I successfully tried over 75 jury trials in Texas courts (I lost count). I am licensed to practice law in both Texas and Arizona state courts. I have been a member of the Texas Bar since 2000 and the Arizona Bar since 2019. In 2023, I began my retirement from practicing law and began transitioning to working full-time as neutral for Arizona and Texas. I have served as a Judge Pro Temp for Arizona Superior Civil Courts since 2023.While most of my work is in mediation and Early Dispute Resolution, I continue to represent injured minor children in Texas District Courts.

Significant experience in the full spectrum of labour relations matters as counsel and as neutral.Retired member of the law societies of Ontario, Alberta, Newfoundland and Labrador

Collaborating with company leadership to design and implement training and early conflict resolution processes that mitigate business exposure and improve team dynamics, engagement, and inclusion. I also provide management with insights and solutions to foster supportive associate experiences, increase retention, and realize the company's goals. With over 14 years of experience as an Employee Success Executive, Coach, Consultant, Mediator, and Ombuds, I have a strong skill set in performance management, mediation, facilitation, and communication coaching and training. I help clients navigate performance relations issues, communicate effectively through conflict and confrontational situations, and bring positivity and motivation to their professional interactions.

I resolve conflicts using my varied past professional experiences. I have experience in team leadership, data analytics, professional development, research, curriculum design, and assessment. I have been a high school teacher, a college lecturer, and an educational leader, and am well-versed in both in-person and online learning, as well as technology in general. I am a leader who gets buy-in from my team by leading by example. I am an expert in both logistics and explaining difficult concepts to a lay audience and a technology enthusiast who enjoys sharing enthusiasm by teaching technology to others.

Seasoned mediator and employment law professional with 13+ years in conflict resolution. Accomplished business leader with over 10 years of expertise in Customer Experience, coupled with 7+ years of thriving in high-growth startup environments. Committed to cultivating brave and inclusive environments conducive to navigating challenging conversations. Passionate about guiding individuals through conflict, fostering mutual understanding, and instilling hope by reinforcing interpersonal connections.

I am a conflict management professional with a goal of providing top-notch experienced family mediation for a reasonable cost. I recognized the need to keep up with technology by bringing the future of mediation back in 2009 when I launched the iChatMediation Virtual Mediation Platform which was built by Cisco Communications.I am a dynamic conflict resolution professional certified through the Florida Supreme Court as a mediator, holding current certifications in the areas of Family Law and Appellate Law. I have been certified as a mediator in the State of Florida since 2007. My previous certifications also included County Mediation as well as Dependency Mediation. I am a non-attorney mediator, although I have attended law school.Since 2007, I have worked with individuals both self-represented and those represented by over 600 attorneys throughout the United States and Europe.

Employment law specialist and MfN certified mediator. App. 25 years of experience in the law practice. - Assists both (foreign) companies and senior executives with a variety of employment matters. - Experienced in both contentious and non-contentious employment law work.- Employment mediation and business mediation--> Completed accredited postgraduate education employment law (PALA).--> Completed accredited postgraduate education for legal mediators at the ‘ADR Instituut’Has lectured at the University of Utrecht, also recently as a visiting lecturer employment law.Aims for an efficient and personalised approach.Areas of expertise: - litigation; - terms and conditions of employment, including incentive schemes and share option programmes; - co-determination (works councils); - expatriate arrangements and multi-jurisdictional employment arrangements;- termination of employment and (mass) redundancy programmes; - restrictive covenants (e.g. non-competition and business relation clauses);- (international) mergers and acquisitions; and- consultancy agreements/management agreements.