Being an Ombuds and Mediator, I do not advocate for a particular party or interest. My position is to work within the ethical principles of either role to facilitate resolving the dispute. 

The goal of any Mediator is to successfully facilitate  the dialogue, using neutrality and confidentiality in supporting both parties in reaching an agreement to their dispute.

As an Ombuds, I am not an office-of-notice. Which means I do not investigate or make decisions. I abide by the four ethical principles of confidentiality, informality, neutrality, and independence of the organization.

As an Outsourced Ombuds, my role is a very valuable resource because I am unfamiliar with the current work culture, thereby enhancing neutrality and trust among visitors. The same benefit applies to mediation in any type of organization.  

I can provide services from anywhere in the world to everywhere in the world. In addition, as an Outsourced Ombuds, a visitor may be more trusting and comfortable with sharing details and expressing emotions.

My past experiences in corporate spaces led me to the field of dispute resolution. What I have learned is many companies have room for improvement when it comes to valuing their most valuable asset – employees. I have spoken and written articles for multiple media platforms on how to improve workplace cultures. 

My education and training in alternative dispute resolution, including Pepperdine University’s Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution and years of conflict resolution experience, make me the right fit for your firm’s needs. Plus, I have over twenty years combined experience in finance and project management (over ten of those years at global law firms).

I also volunteered for three years at the American Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section where I serve as Chair of the Diversity Committee.

There is a high price to conflict in the workplace. According to BizFluent, studies show that “American companies lose a staggering $359 billion due to workplace conflicts” – from absenteeism and insurance claims to a damaged company reputation (click here to read the article). Guess what? This also includes law firms!

Investing in a conflict resolution professional to identify issues and suggest critical systemic changes is a must. As an Ombuds , I am the first line of contact for employee disputes and can facilitate informal mediation between employees effectively and confidentially. This role is vital in improving attrition, workforce relations, and productivity, thus contributing to the firm saving time and money in the long-run. 

To learn more about an Organizational Ombuds, click here. Trust me, everyone organization of every industry needs and Ombuds… seriously!

As a Workplace Mediator, I facilitate the resolution between employees and teams. This is an alternative stand-alone, formal option.

Compared to losing money, time, and reputation, both Outsourced Ombuds and Workplace Mediator services are quite affordable. Both roles are contracted out compared to the cost of hiring as a W9 employee.