Mediator Resume

Andrew Altschul Dispute Resolution LLC - Owner

Mediator, Arbitrator

Managing/Founding Partner, Buchanan Angeli Altschul & Sullivan LLP, 2008 - 2025; Founding Partner, Altschul Law Office PC, 2004 - 2008; Associate, Stoel Rives LLP, 1998 - 2004; Associate, Seyfarth Shaw associate, 1995 - 1997.

Over 25 years of experience representing both employees and employers in all aspects of employment and labor disputes at the state and federal administrative, trial and appellate levels, including individual employee claims and class actions, and providing day-to-day counseling on issues such as discrimination, harassment, wage and hour, disability, and leave laws. The first nine years of career in large law firms representing employers and since 2004 have represented both employees and employers in a boutique employment law firm setting. Have also represented employers (primarily non-profits), in labor negotiations, unfair labor practices and labor arbitrations. Also represent insurers in ERISA long-term disability cases in jurisdictions throughout the country at the Federal District Court and Appellate Court level. Stopped litigating in 2020 to focus on providing services as a mediator and arbitrator in civil litigation, with an emphasis on labor and employment and benefit (including ERISA) disputes.

Successfully mediated 100s of cases as a mediator primarily on employment and benefit matters, including ERISA matters both in person and via zoom. Have also participated in ADR as mediator, arbitrator, settlement counsel, and as both plaintiff and defense attorney in hundreds of employment and ERISA cases. Most of experience is with single plaintiff cases, but have also been involved in a handful of class actions as both a mediator and litigator.

The bulk of mediation practice has focused on labor and employment and ERISA LTD matters. Have experience mediating all aspects of labor and employment law including discrimination matters, wage and hour matters, disability, leave laws, and related torts. Also have experience with civil rights claims and business contract disputes.

I believe that most parties in most cases benefit from finding a negotiated solution. I love helping facilitate that process. I strongly encourage the parties to share the bulk of their mediation statements in advance because they are the best advocates for their positions. But whether that happens or not, I view my primary role as helping each side better understand (not agree) with the other side’s perspective. I can be evaluative in that role, and enjoy getting into the legal weeds with lawyers, but mediation is not a place to resolve facts or disputes in the law. I also think both parties benefit from focusing more on damages than liability. It is easier to find a shared view of risk and exposure and that often opens up the path to resolution.

University of Michigan (J.D., cum laude - 1995); Grinnell College (B.A., Economics - 1992).

Admitted to the Bar: California (2003), Washington (2001), Oregon (1998), Illinois (1995-inactive); U.S. District Court: District of Oregon, Central, Eastern and Northern Districts of California, Eastern and Western Districts of Washington, Central and Northern Districts of Illinois, District of Alaska, Eastern District of Wisconsin, District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals: District of Columbia, Fifth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, and Tenth Circuits. Senior Professional in Human Resources “SPHR” certification (2004 - 2017).

Oregon State Bar (Board of Bar Examiners, 2005-2008, Chair 2007-2008); American Bar Association (Ethics and Professional Responsibility of Labor and Employment Section Co-chair, 2009-2012, 2016-2018); Multnomah County Bar.

Oregon State Bar Labor and Employment Section, facilitator, “Tax Implications of Settlement Allocations in Employment Disputes, “May, 2019; ABA LEL Section, Employee Rights and Responsibilities Mid-Winter Meeting, “The Ethics of Engagement Letters and Alternative Fee Arrangements: Beyond the First Date,” March 2018; ABA LEL Section, Ethics and Professional Responsibility Mid-Winter Meeting, “You’ll Miss Me When I’m Gone: Avoiding Unintentional Wavier of Attorney-Client Privilege,” March 2017; ABA LEL Section, Ethics and Professional Responsibility Mid-Winter Meeting, moderator, “Diligence vs. Perfection—Maintaining High Ethical Standards While Avoiding Burnout,” March 2016.

Portland Metro Area

Hourly Rate: $600.00 Daily Rate: Not provided Study Rate: Not provided Cancellation: $1,500.00/Day Cancellation Period: 7 Days Comment: Compensation rates, established by the AAA, are set forth in the applicable Consumer Mediation Procedures.

English

United States of America

Portland, Oregon