Mediator Resume

Former General Counsel to leading global public and private companies, now full time arbitrator and mediator with subject matter expertise in complex commercial transactions, securities and employment disputes, risk transfer, mergers and acquisitions, structured finance and asset management.

Mandel Arbitration and Mediation, LLC - Owner

Mediator, Arbitrator, Attorney

Neutral Arbitrator and Mediator, Mandel Arbitration and Mediation, LLC, 2014 - Present; Senior Vice President and General Counsel Global Derivatives and Governmental Affairs, XL Group, Ltd. (now AXA-XL), 2003 - 2014; Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, XL Financial Solutions LLC, 2003 - 2014; Vice President and Chief Legal Counsel, Partner Re New Solutions Inc., 2001 - 2003; Managing Director, General Counsel and Secretary, Gerling Global Financial Products Inc., 1999 - 2001; Director, Legal Advisory Group, Merrill Lynch Asset Management, 1998 - 1999; Second Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, General Re Corporation, 1992 - 1998; Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Prudential Securities Incorporated, 1989 - 1992.

Commercial: Extensive subject matter expertise negotiating and structuring complex commercial, business and financial services transactions including global M&A, private equity, joint venture, asset management, employment, intellectual property, banking, partnership, securities, cryptocurrency, blockchain, derivatives, and corporate loan, commercial credit, and finance transactions; advised board of directors and senior management on securities and corporate governance related requirements for global public company with assets valued in excess of $45 Billion; counsel on NYSE listing standards and SEC rules and regulations; headed strategic projects on director indemnification, IP technology, tax, and conflict of interest matters; co-headed project team for the proxy solicitation and scheme of arrangement for the redomestication of XL’s holding company to Ireland; chief compliance officer to asset management/ investment advisory and broker-dealer firms. Insurance: Recognized expertise in the field of capital markets and insurance, with 20+years of experience in structuring complex financial risk products on a world-wide basis for leading publicly traded insurance companies; General Counsel to specialty re/insurance group with portfolio aggregating $5B+ in risk exposure; work encompassed contract drafting and negotiation on all forms of property/casualty and annuity coverage including Directors and Officers liability (“D&O”), financial guaranty, commercial general liability (“CGL”), structured indemnity, political risk, employment practice liability (“EPL”), and reps and warranties insurance; led management team for formation and start-up of Bermuda-based investment manager focused on catastrophic risk and collateralized reinsurance products; led negotiation and sale of XL’s majority ownership stake in a public financial guaranty company; project manager and member of credit committee for multi-year risk transfer programs; and chief compliance officer for global derivatives broker-dealer subsidiary of public company.

A wide breadth of cases including: 7 figure dispute arising from alleged breach of commodities asset management agreement; appeals case arising from alleged breach of contract and antitrust dispute between two technology companies; 7 figure dispute among equity investor, bank transfer agent, and private equity company involving allegations of breach of private equity investment agreement and related IPO transaction; lower court dispute and partial appeal, involving breach of 7 figure restaurant leasing/construction contract and counterclaims of fraudulent conduct; mediated numerous cases involving alleged breach of personal guarantees in real estate transactions; mediated 7 figure dispute between a Brazilian telecom company and a Dutch telecom services company arising out of alleged breach of services contract; mediated 7 figure dispute arising out of alleged breach of joint venture contract between two construction companies; mediated 7 figure dispute arising from alleged fraudulent sale of residential property; mediated 7 figure case involving allegations of violation of federal Pregnancy Discrimination Act and wrongful dismissal; mediated case in respect of workers' compensation insurance coverage for injured hospital emergency worker; mediated dispute involving denial of coverage under homeowners' insurance policy and allegations of insurance fraud; mediated 7 figure casualty coverage dispute among insurance carrier, policy holder and commercial insurance broker, involving four separate policies.

Request confidential pre-mediation statements from each of the parties in which each party advises of the strengths and weaknesses of their respective positions. Schedule separate pre-mediation meetings with the respective counsel (and the client if requested) to gain further insight. Accordingly, well-prepared for the mediation session itself with an appreciation of the unique factors driving each dispute. A “facilitative” style at the beginning of the session is frequently used in order to build trust with parties in separate and confidential caucus sessions. At all times, there is an emphasis on the goals of the parties and communication that the mediator is not acting as a judge or advocate for any party’s position. As the session continues, an “evaluative” style may be necessary, using the party’s own evaluation of the merits of their positions, as well as previous experience as in-house counsel negotiating and structuring both sides of complex commercial and employment agreements.

Familiar and accustomed to conducting mediations in a virtual or hybrid setting, using platforms such as Zoom, LoopUp or GoToMeeting. Successfully completed Clearbrief Academy, February 2026.

New York University School of Law and George Washington University National Law Center (JD - 1976); Tufts University (MA - 1972); Cornell University (BA - 1970).

Admitted to the Bar: New York Supreme Court; U.S. District Court: Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. Certified Mediator, Part 146, Unified Court System of New York State Special Master, New York State Court of Appeals, Second Department FINRA Non-Public Arbitration Panel and Mediator Panel American Arbitration Association, Commercial Arbitrator Panel and Mediator Panel Part 137 NY State Court Fee Dispute Resolution Program, Arbitrator and Mediator Cornell University, Employment Law Mediator Training

Insurance Law Committee, New York City Bar Association; Executive Committee, Dispute Resolution Section, NYS Bar Association; Secretary, Legal Advisory Committee, Sanctuary for Families; Member, Board of Directors, NYU Law School Alumni Association.

"Confessions of Two Former General Counsels: Has Arbitration Changed or Have We", New York Law Journal, May, 2024 Moderator, "The Challenges of Mediating Cases Where a Participating Insurer is in a No-Pay or Low Value Status", New York State Bar Association, Dispute Resolution Section, CLE Program, January, 2026 Panel Leader, “Update on Securities Law Litigation and Developments in Delaware Corporate Law”, New York City Bar Association, CLE Program, May, 2025 Panel Leader, “Update on Securities Law Litigation and Developments in Delaware Corporate Law”, New York City Bar Association, CLE Program, May, 2024 Panel Leader, “Update on Securities Law Litigation and Developments in Delaware Corporate Law”, New York City Bar Association, CLE Program, May, 2023 "The Time is Now", NY Law Journal, January, 2023 Panel Leader, “The Insurance M&A Boom”, Current Issues in Insurance Regulation, New York City Bar Association, CLE Program, September, 2021; Panel Leader, “Corporate D&O Liability for Sexual Harassment and Related Claims”, New York City Bar Association, CLE Program, November, 2020; Co-Chair, “ESG in Insurance: Now More than Ever”, New York City Bar Association, CLE Program, September, 2020; Co-Chair, “M&A for Insurance Companies”, New York City Bar Association, CLE Program, September, 2019; Panel Leader, “D&O Exposures Arising from M&A Activity”, New York City Bar Association, CLE Program, May, 2019 "Catastrophe Bonds: The Convergence of Capital Markets and Insurance, Review of Banking and Financial Services, March, 2018

New York City

Hourly Rate: $700.00 Daily Rate: Not provided Study Rate: $700.00/hr Cancellation: $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

New York, New York