Top Rated Alternative Dispute Resolution Attorney in New York, NY

Honors/Awards:

• Woman of Distinction, Women of Distinction Magazine, 2016
• Blue Ribbon Small Business Award Winner, US Chamber of Commerce, 2015
• Best for NYC Award Finalist, NYCEDC and B Labs, 2015
• Woman of the Year Finalist, Enterprising Women Magazine, 2014
• Featured Graduate, Kauffman FastTrac Growth Venture, 2014
• Perfect Pitch Competition Finalist, Urban-Rebound NY/Count Me In, 2013

Special Licenses/Certifications:

• Ethno-Religious Mediation certification, 2017
• Women Business Enterprise certification, 2014
• Employment Mediation certification, 2005

Bar/Professional Activity:

• American Bar Association ("ABA"), Dispute Resolution Section, Women in Dispute Resolution Committee ("WIDR"), Social Media Coordinator, 2016
• New York City Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee member, 2014

Pro bono/Community Service:

• ABA, Mediation Advocacy Competition Mediator and Judge, 2018
• Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA"), Mediation Advocacy Competition Mediator, 2017
• International Center for Ethno-Religious Mediation ("ICERM"), Main Representative to the United Nations, 2017
• New York University Mediation Apprenticeship Program, Mediation Coach, 2014
• Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, MediateArt Mediation Coach, 2012
• Landmark Worldwide, Self-Expression and Leadership Program Coach, 2012

Scholarly Lectures/Writings:

• Lecturer, The Intersection of Law and Ethics (in the Funeral Industry), American Academy McAllister Institute, Continuing Education, Funeral Services, 2016
• Lecturer, The Cost of Worker Misclassification, AAMI, Continuing Vision, Continuing Education, Funeral Services, 2014
• Panel Presenter, Emerging Careers in Conflict Resolution, Southern California Mediation Association, ADR, Litigation, Mediation, 2014

Representative Clients:

• Educational and film production entities with workers' compensation penalty issues, Negotiator, 2018
• Not-for-Profit corporation with workplace conflicts, Mediator/Ombuds, 2018
• FINRA, Arbitrator, 2016
• Domestic employers with workers' compensation penalty issues, Negotiator, 2016
• Wellness Providers, General Counsel
• Funeral Services Providers, Workers Compensation Defense Counsel
• Building Materials Manufacturer, Workers Compensation Defense Counsel
• Continuing Vision, Continuing Education Lecturer
• American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service ("AAMI"), Continuing Education Lecturer

Other Outstanding Achievements:

• Published DIY Conflict Resolution: Seven Choices and Five Actions of a Master, 2014

Videos:

• Do You Really Want to Litigate?, 2017
• Why I Prefer Mediation, 2017
• I Don't Know You Yet Poem, Restorative Justice, 2015
• You. Better. TV Interview, 2015
• Where is Your Third Ear?, 2012
• Introduction to Third Ear Conflict Resolution, ADR, Litigation, Mediation, 2012

Educational Background:

• University of Louisville, B.S., Education (Sport Administration)