Professional Bio
Private Mediation and Law Practice - 17 years. Offices in Lower Westchester County (Eastchester and Yonkers) and video capable for remote mediations.
I mediate with a pragmatic approach to solving problems and building consensus, while at the same time providing very personalized attention to your particular issues. I draft agreements that capture the parties’ intent and address the practical realities of the situation.
Mediated 280+ disputes (1,000+ hours) relating to divorce, post-judgment modifications, pre- and post-nuptial issues, support, custody, visitation, family, elder care issues, and trust and estate cases in Surrogate’s court, businesses (including family owned), organizations, insurance, trade secrets, collaborative teams/colleagues, . Negotiate and draft agreements. Advise and advocate for clients in mediation. Prepare and file uncontested divorce papers.
Mediation Panels
Westchester County
● Commercial/Civil
● Matrimonial
● Surrogates Court
Bronx County
● Civil
● Matrimonial
● Surrogates Court
New York County
● Commercial Division
● Matrimonial
Richmond County
● Matrimonial
● Civil
Family Court Mediator in Westchester, Rockland and all New York City counties
Certified Mediator, Westchester and Rockland Mediation Center of CLUSTER.
Mediation Trainings: : Divorce; Custody/Visitation; LGBTQ; Elder/Adult Family; Surrogate; Commercial; FLSA; Insurance/Storm Sandy.
Part 137 Attorney-Client Dispute Arbitration Training.
JD Harvard, BS MIT (Double Major: Chemistry, Life Sciences)
Prior legal experience: 15+ years total, spanning in-house counsel in large multi-national and small R&D-phase biotech companies as well as associate in mid-sized NY City IP firm. Areas of practice: Intellectual property (patent, trademark, trade secret) portfolio management, prosecution, litigation, licensing and other contract negotiations and drafting.
