Forty-five years of courtroom experience, now channeled into the art of resolution. Diane brings the full weight of her legal career to every mediation—cutting through posturing to find the path forward.
PRIMARY PRACTICE
Employment
Mediation
Diane’s mediation practice is built on a singular advantage: she has stood on both sides of the employment law divide. This dual perspective allows her to speak each party’s language, anticipate their concerns, and guide them toward resolution with authority and empathy.
She knows how cases play out in court, giving her the authority to explain the risks of litigation to both sides.
Services Offered
MEDIATION
Employment Dispute Mediation
Confidential, structured negotiation
SETTLEMENT
Volunteer Settlement Officer
Court-appointed dispute resolution
ADVISORY
Legal Strategy Advisory
Pre-litigation risk assessment
COMPLIANCE
Employment Law Compliance
FMLA, ADA & wage compliance
THE MEDIATION PROCESS
A Structured Path
to Resolution
Every mediation follows a deliberate, proven methodology— not a one-size-fits-all script.
Initial Consultation
Confidential intake to understand the dispute, assess suitability for mediation, and establish expectations for all parties.
Joint Session
Both parties present their positions in a structured environment. Diane facilitates dialogue, ensuring each side feels heard and respected.
Private Caucuses
Separate, confidential sessions with each party. This is where Diane’s courtroom intuition shines—identifying the true interests beneath stated positions.
Resolution & Agreement
Guiding parties toward mutual agreement. When resolution is reached, terms are documented and formalized—closure for all involved.
AREAS OF FOCUS
Disputes We Help Resolve
01
Wage & Hour Class Actions
Overtime disputes, misclassification claims, and complex wage litigation involving large employee classes.
02
Wrongful Termination
Allegations of unlawful discharge, retaliation, and constructive termination across industries.
03
Workplace Discrimination
Claims based on race, gender, age, disability, and other protected characteristics under state and federal law.
04
FMLA & ADA Compliance
Leave of absence disputes, disability accommodation failures, and the complex interplay between federal and state requirements.
05
Harassment & Hostile Work
Sexual harassment, bullying, and hostile work environment claims requiring sensitive, confidential resolution.