Top Conflict Resolution Consulting Experts 2025

Molly Zuker is a conflict resolution expert who helps helps people understand the human complexity behind the headlines. With a Master’s in Conflict Resolution & Coexistence and extensive training in mediation and restorative justice, she works with diverse groups - from corporate teams to religious communities - navigating conflicts where multiple identities, beliefs, and loyalties intersect. Zuker specializes in revealing the nuanced dynamics that most observers miss. “No one is ‘just’ any one thing,” she notes. “Every conflict involves whole people with complicated stories.” Whether workplace disputes, community tensions, religious divisions, or cultural clashes, turn to Molly for insights that move beyond simple narratives to reveal the systemic and relational factors actually driving conflict.Whether it’s workplace tensions, religious divisions, community conflicts, or cultural clashes, Molly will help you move beyond simple narratives to understand the deeper dynamics at play. She’s facilitated difficult conversations in boardrooms and sanctuary spaces alike - and she knows that the most interesting stories happen when people’s different identities bump up against each other.

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.

Ellen Kim is Founder and Principal of Cadenza Resolutions and Advisory, a firm dedicated to mediation, arbitration, and executive coaching. With a background in complex commercial negotiations, Ellen deeply enjoys the process of "closing a deal." She is adept at listening with attentiveness, finding the ask behind the ask, and providing creative solutions to her clients. Ellen continues work "closing deals," but has moved her seat at the table to be the neutral facilitator of an agreement. Her interest in dispute prevention and resolution lies in the very simple summary that she enjoys being a "professional peacemaker." Whether designing dispute systems for organizations or resolving active disputes, Ellen believes that creating a space for all parties to be heard with respect leads to better outcomes for all. Ellen brings this same deep listening to her coaching practice as an executive coach. As a coach, she has partnered with legal and business leaders across industries in Silicon Valley and through Santa Clara University’s Leavey Graduate School of Business and Law School to strategize around career design and leadership development. Additionally, Ellen is particularly passionate about empowering individual executives to engage in healthy conflict within their organizations to catalyze innovation. Ellen enjoys facilitating better conversations, cutting to the heart of the matter in a dialogue, and giving parties permission to have *that* kind of conversation.

Marlene Chism works with executive leaders to build drama-free cultures that drive growth and reduce costly mistakes. An expert in conflict management, Marlene is known for getting to the root problem, simplifying the complex and increasing leadership clarity. As a coach, Marlene works with decision-makers, offering frameworks and tools to navigate complex conversations and increase accountability. As a seasoned facilitator and dynamic speaker, she brings executives and managers together to uncover blind spots, address the elephant in the room, and strengthen alignment. A recognized expert on the LinkedIn Learning platform, Marlene has produced six educational video series on high-stakes topics such as working with high conflict people, having difficult conversations, and anger management. She’s the author of four commercially published books. Her latest, From Conflict to Courage was nominated for an international award from GetAbstract. Marlene holds a bachelor’s in communications with a minor in psychology, and a master’s in human resources development. She’s an enhanced practitioner in Narrative Coaching.

Scott Levin, known as the Chief PeaceKeeper™, is a leading San Diego divorce lawyer and mediation expert. As the founder of San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law, Scott helps couples achieve amicable divorces without the stress of court battles or high legal fees. With over 20 years of family law experience and a magna cum laude degree from the University of Virginia School of Law, Scott is dedicated to providing affordable, peaceful resolutions for families. Scott's clients typically reach amicable out of court agreements in months for a fraction of the cost of a contested litigation. Scott’s expertise as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™ ensures a fair division of assets and debts, while his problem-solving approach has earned him recognition as one of San Diego's top family law attorneys, including awards from San Diego Business Journal, Super Lawyers, Mediate.com, and San Diego Metro Magazine. Scott is proud of his and the firm's compassionate approach to separation empowering families to resolve all aspects of divorce with dignity. To learn more about Scott and mediation law services, call 858-255-1321

I'm a Career Consultant who specializes in Negotiation and Pay Equity. I bring years of experience working for employers at a staff firm, applicant tracking company, and professional trade association to my work with candidates and employees. I spearheaded two pay equity laws; 1) salary history bans and inclusion of pay in job postings. Over the years I have contributed and been interviewed by NPR, BBC, CNN, Boston Globe, Yahoo Finance, Hollywood Reporter, and more. Additionally, my speaking engagements and workshops have included Harvard, UCLA, Virginia Tech, Women in Construction, Boston Consulting Group, Boston Chamber of Commerce, and more. I've earned an MBA from Bentley University and a BA in Economics from College of the Holy Cross.

Teddy Snyder conducts mediations in civil, workers comp & insurance coverage cases throughout California. In person or video. When you know the claim should settle, Teddy Snyder can help you define the issues and make it happen. Mediation can address issues as narrow as defining the injury or as broad as permanent case closure. Reasonable fees. Settlement expertise. Contact Teddy Snyder to mediate a win-win settlement for your case. Available for corporate board position in accordance with California gender diversity law www.TeddySnyder.com 310/889-8165 TSnyder@WCMediator.com Bar Admissions: 1977-Illinois, 1991- California

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.

Warren Pulley brings 40 years of threat assessment and crisis management expertise across military, law enforcement, diplomatic, corporate, and educational environments. As founder of CrisisWire, he provides professional threat assessment services to organizations throughout Hawaii, Nationally and Internationally. Credentials: BTAM (Behavioral Threat Assessment & Management) trained - University of Hawaii West Oahu 20+ FEMA certifications (IS-906, IS-907, IS-915, complete ICS/NIMS) Former LAPD Veteran Police Officer (12 years) 6+ years U.S. Embassy Baghdad security operations (zero incidents under daily threat) Former Director of Campus Safety, Chaminade University Former California Private Investigator 7 years U.S. Air Force (nuclear security & paralegal) Published Authority: Author of five books on threat assessment: The Prepared Leader, Threat Assessment Handbook, Campus Under Siege, Locked Down: The Access Control Playbook, and Uniformed Silence. Published researcher with 9+ peer-reviewed papers on threat assessment, workplace violence, and crisis management. Media-Ready Expertise: Available for expert commentary on threat assessment, school safety, workplace violence prevention, crisis management, executive protection, insider threats, and emergency preparedness. Find CrisisWire online at https://rypulmedia.wixsite.com/crisiswire

Tieja MacLaughlin is a sought-after public relations and crisis management consultant for individuals, executives, and brands who are experiencing reputation damage including social media fallout, legal issues, and other sensitive matters that may attract media attention or public scrutiny. Tieja offers a no nonsense real-world approach to traditional crisis communications, and is frequently relied upon as a strategic asset in high-stakes scenarios. Tieja’s background in media and communications, combined with her personal lived experience, has bolstered her natural ability to seamlessly navigate chaos and turn reputational disasters into redemption arcs. www.tiejamaclaughlin.com

Dr. Favaro is a master of human relationships, having spent more than 40 years as a court-appointed forensic psychologist and custody evaluator in over 6000 high-conflict divorce and criminal cases. Dr. Favaro has taught anger management, conflict resolution, civilized co-parenting, and in Bad People Bible, how to identify and remove toxic individuals from your life. As a pioneer in healthcare and AI, Dr. Favaro’s early work contributed to the development of artificial intelligence applications in medicine and diagnosis, which he presented at a 1984 world conference at Harvard University. Soon after, he created Activision’s Alter Ego, the first life simulation game developed by using interviews with hundreds of people about their most memorable life experiences. This passion for AI led him to develop Bad People Bible’s AI therapy coach and digital community on Teachable. Dr. Favaro has authored dozens of books on conflict resolution, anger management, parenting, relationships, and clinical and child development. You may have seen him on ABC with John Stossel, Fox’s The Morning Show with Mike and Juliette, on the Montel Williams and Geraldo Rivera shows as the resident guest psychologist, and on dozens of local and international news shows. He is the executive director of SmartParenting: The Family Center, a clinic that delivers court-related services to high-conflict individuals and families, and is the founder and CEO of the Center for Improved Human Relationships, an organization that promotes civility, respect, and conflict resolution at home, in the workplace, and in the community.

Dr. Greg Kovacs is a relational scientist and the founder of The Engine Room™, where he specializes in re-engineering domestic and emotional infrastructure for high-achievers. Through his proprietary Relational Audit, he helps executive-level couples identify "Leaking Pipes" in their partnership by mapping the cognitive load of invisible labor. Dr. Kovacs’ work focuses on transitioning couples from the "Manager/Contractor Trap" to sustainable Domain Ownership. He provides expert commentary on Systemic Household Engineering and the Manager/Contractor Trap to help couples achieve long-term equity. He is the author of the forthcoming book, The Engine Room: Mapping Emotional Labor, Reclaiming Intimacy, and Modeling Equity for the Next Generation.

Experienced Leader | Mediator | Public Health Advocate Passionate about improving health and well-being through mediation and public health. I'm a skilled mediator and public health advocate with a strong background in healthcare, technology, grant writing and community engagement. In addition to my creative talents in photography, designer and publishing VanderRose Magazine, my passion lies in leveraging my diverse experiences to address complex challenges and promote positive change. With an MBA, MPH, and expertise in conflict resolution and mediation, I'm well-equipped to navigate diverse perspectives and facilitate constructive dialogue. My previous experience as a Product Manager in the medical device and IT/cybersecurity industries has honed my strategic thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills. I'm eager to apply my knowledge and skills to advance public health initiatives, improve health equity, and create healthier communities. Let's connect to explore how we can collaborate to make a difference.

An expert in parent-adult child estrangement, psychotherapist Tina Gilbertson, LPC, is the author of "Reconnecting With Your Estranged Adult Child: Practical Tips and Tools to Heal Your Relationship." She hosts The Reconnection Club Podcast, a solo show for unwillingly estranged parents; and also the Reconnection Club online learning community. Her first book was "Constructive Wallowing: How to Beat Bad Feelings By Letting Yourself Have Them."

I'm a self-motivated and resourceful marketing professional with years of experience in the field and a proven knowledge of client relations. With a background in education, I view digital marketing as an opportunity to pivot my passion for sharing information into a format that meets today's tech driven society. I am committed to creating content for diverse communities and markets and have successfully built meaningful customer relationships and engaging solutions across traditional and digital media in the past. Currently seeking the opportunity to leverage my skills and fill the Marketing or Community Engagement role at a new company.

An impassioned Career Transition Coach who spent more than 20 years working in the recruitment industry and now dedicates my focus on helping my clients navigate important career decisions. When it comes to a person’s career, everyone has a unique need or challenge, therefore, I design a bespoke solution around my clients need, applying an approach that maybe a blend of advisor, consultant, coach, and or mentor. I have collaborated with clients across all industries and job levels, from youth to graduates to executive level, providing 1:1 Career Coaching, Outplacement Support and Career Skills Development workshops. My focus is to collaborate with my clients across the following key areas: Discover, develop a plan and guide on how to execute one’s plan, imparting knowledge, providing practical advice and the necessary tools to assist in aligning to the market expectations, making the individual aware of what to expect and how to prepare for the necessary career transition. “Helping one person might not change the world, but it can change the world for one person”. This quote resonates firmly within my values, where I strive to make a positive difference everywhere possible. In addition to running Career Management Consultancy, in January 2024 I was appointed as an International Career and Transition Coach for Africa, for IMPACT Group a global coaching firm providing relocation, outplacement and leadership development programmes, where I provide career consulting to relocating spouses as well as cross-cultural and integration/transition coaching for employees and their families.