Mediator Resume

The Grosshans Group, P.L. - Of Counsel Skyline Hotels, LLC - General Counsel and Member

Attorney, Arbitrator, Mediator, Hotelier

Of Counsel, The Grosshans Group, P.L., 2021 - Present; General Counsel/Member, Skyline Hotels, LLC, 2014 - Present; Attorney/Owner, Law Office of Rishi S. Bagga, P.A., 2014 - 2020; Adjunct Professor, Hospitality Law, Valencia College, 2016 - 2020; Associate Attorney, Boyd Richards Parker & Colonnelli, P.L., 2012 - 2014; Assistant State Attorney, Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office, 2006 - 2009.

Extensive experience representing clients in a wide range of industries including residential and commercial construction, hotels, motels, travel agencies, event management companies, commercial retail, homeowners and condominium associations, and insurance defense. Regularly represent local and national businesses in a variety of construction law, hospitality law, and other commercial litigation matters including complex, multi-party construction matters, single-family and multi-family defect claims, land use and zoning issues, and state and federal administrative claims. Administrative claim experience includes employment discrimination matters (Title VII, ADA, ADEA), housing discrimination claims, and other administrative claims at federal and state level. General Counsel and Member of family-owned hospitality ownership and management company, handling all legal matters related to franchising, insurance, liability, and compliance, as well as operational and administrative matters related to operation, procurement, renovation, and design. Previously taught Hospitality Law course as Adjunct Professor at Valencia College’s Hospitality Management Program, which included teaching legal concepts as applied to hospitality businesses to Hospitality Management students, including torts, contracts, basic administrative law, employment law, and relevant hospitality regulations. Previously represented the State of Florida as an Assistant State Attorney in trials, evidentiary hearings, plea negotiations, charging decisions and sentencing in hundreds of criminal cases, assigned to various units including the felony unit, juvenile division, and county domestic violence crimes division. Assisted in the investigation of crimes alongside federal, state, and local law enforcement officials.

Florida Supreme Court certified Circuit and County Court Mediator with experience handling a wide range of matters including commercial litigation, construction law, mortgage foreclosure, homeowner and condominium association, personal injury, and other general civil litigation claims. Have represented numerous clients as an advocate at mediation in a variety of civil matters, including commercial, construction, employment, and personal injury matters.

I work hard to build rapport with all parties involved in the mediation to promote an environment where each party can openly discuss all issues involved. I pay special attention to explain the mediation process and the importance of confidentiality to non-attorney parties in attendance so that they are fully apprised of the process and feel comfortable engaging in it. I highly encourage parties to submit mediation statements prior to mediation. I generally avoid sharing my views of the parties’ positions unless requested or where it may be helpful in achieving a resolution.

Highly proficient in use major online meeting platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet) having conducted mediations on multiple platforms. Proficient with use of major office technology suites (Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, Adobe Creative).

American University, Washington College of Law (J.D. - 2006; LL.M. Law and Government - 2010); University of Central Florida (B.A. - 2003). Westbay Mediation Group Education Services (Circuit/County Mediator CME Essentials Course-2022); Florida Dispute Resolution Center (Certified County Court Mediation Training, 2021); Mediation Training Network (Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediation Training Program-2020).

Admitted to the Bar: Florida (2006), New York (2013), District of Columbia (2008); U.S. District Court: Northern, Middle, Southern Districts of Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals: First Circuit.

South Asian Bar Association of North America (National President 2017-2018; Board of Governors 2018-Present); American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute - Certified Hospitality Administrator; Orange County Bar Association; Dean’s Advisory Council, UCF College of Sciences; UCF India Center Steering Committee; 2024 Orange County Charter Review Commission, District 4 Representative.

"Building and Breaking ADR Clauses", Panelist, Florida Bar Construction Law Institute 2026 (March 7, 2026)

No charge for travel within the Orlando area (Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties)

Hourly Rate: $400.00 Daily Rate: Not provided Study Rate: $400.00/hr Cancellation: Not provided Cancellation Period: Not provided Comment: No travel charge in Orange, Osceola, or Seminole Counties.

English; Hindi

United States of America

Winter Garden, Florida