Mediator Resume

Founding Attorney of Vacca Family Law Group, a boutique NYC firm devoted to non-adversarial divorce and family law. After starting in matrimonial litigation, shifted practice to Mediation and Collaborative Divorce, helping families resolve disputes outside of court with dignity, privacy, and respect. With over three decades of experience, handles complex financial issues, parenting arrangements, and high-conflict dynamics. Integrates legal expertise with training in Positive Psychology to support long-term well-being and sustainable agreements. A recognized thought leader, is the author of Divorce Without Court and a frequent speaker on mediation and collaborative law.

Vacca Family Law Group - Founder/Owner

Attorney

Founding Attorney & Mediator, Vacca Family Law Group, 2004 - Present.

Substantial experience in family law mediation, including divorce and separation agreements, parenting plans, custody and child support, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and complex financial distributions. Work regularly involves high-net-worth families with sophisticated assets, including business interests, deferred compensation, trusts, real estate, retirement accounts, and cryptocurrency.

Has over 30 years of experience guiding high-net-worth families through complex, high-stakes divorces as a mediator and consulting attorney. Helps clients navigate financial and parenting matters through mediation, minimizing conflict, protecting privacy, and promoting amicable outcomes.

Divorce and separation Parenting and custody Child support Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements Complex asset and debt division

Andrea’s mediation philosophy is grounded in respect, transparency, and informed decision-making. She views her role as both a neutral facilitator and an experienced legal guide, ensuring that all relevant issues are identified, discussed, and resolved in a comprehensive and thoughtful manner. Mediation Style: Hybrid (Facilitative with Evaluative components when appropriate). Pre-Mediation Preferences: Joint sessions.

Virtual Platforms Used: Zoom, Microsoft Teams. Comfort Level: All (In-Person / Virtual / Hybrid).

Albany Law School of Union University (J.D. - 1992); State University of New York (SUNY) College at Buffalo (B.A., Journalism - 1987).

Admitted to the Bar: New York (1993); U.S. District Court: Northern District of New York (1994).

Former President and current Member; New York Association of Collaborative Professionals (NYACP); Former Vice President and current member; New York Women’s Bar Association (NYWBA); Former Secretary of Matrimonial Law Committee and current member; New York City Bar Association (NYCBA); International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP) New York State Council on Divorce Mediation (NYSCDM); Family and Divorce Mediation Council of Greater New York (FDMCGNY); Chapter Co-Founder and Former Member; National Association of Divorce Professionals (NADP)

Author, Divorce Without Court: A More Peaceful Solution Creator and Host, A Better Divorce with Andrea Vacca Regular writer and speaker on mediation and collaborative divorce

Hourly Rate: $850.00 Daily Rate: Not provided Study Rate: $850.00/hr Cancellation: $850.00/hr Cancellation Period: 1 Days Comment:

English

United States of America

New York, New York