Mediator Resume

Known for expertise, neutrality, honesty, compassion, offering a level of insight rarely found in family mediation. Professional expertise significantly enhances the quality and effectiveness of mediating family matters. Sets realistic expectations, navigates difficult conversations, takes an active, hands-on role rather than simply facilitating from the sidelines — working through both the emotional and financial complexities of divorce. Thorough, detail-oriented, and patient. Favors a streamlined, cost-efficient process, employing a caucus-style approach — meeting with each party separately to facilitate candid discussion, manage conflict separately to facilitate candid discussion, manage conflict, move negotiations forward productively.

South Florida Mediation Services - President

Mediator; Financial Analyst

President, South Florida Mediation Services, 2010 - Present; Personal Trustee, Personal Representative, 2010 - 2022, 2025, 2026; Senior Equity Analyst, Lehman Brothers, 1990 - 1994; Senior Equity Analyst, JW Charles/Genesis, 1994 - 2006.

Mediation practice with a focus on family mediation. Although certified and qualified to mediate other areas of the law, focuses on family matters.

Mediated thousands of family law cases, including divorce, paternity, pre-suit, and post-judgment matters. Handled mediations involving both self-represented (pro se) individuals and parties represented by attorneys. Collaborative relationships with Florida judges, case managers, attorneys, and mediators. Maintained impartiality and neutrality throughout every step of the mediation process. Guardian ad Litem, Divorce Coach, Financial Support.

Handles divorce mediation for represented and pro se couples, from amicable matters to high-conflict and litigious cases. Court mediation in family and dependency matters. Court Appointed mediator. Pro bono mediation services. High dollar divorces and cases with minimal assets. Same level of professionalism.

Favors a streamlined, cost-efficient process, employing a caucus-style approach — meeting with each party separately to facilitate candid discussion, manage conflict, and move negotiations forward productively. Takes a hands-on, active role in every mediation, working through both the emotional and financial complexities of divorce. Detail-oriented and patient, known for expertise, neutrality, honesty, and compassion. Often the mediator is the voice of reason. Clients leave the process not only with a well-thought-out resolution, but with a stronger understanding of their finances — and, as parents, of their strengths and weaknesses — as they begin the next chapter of their lives. Preparation is thorough and methodical. As the guardian of the mediation process, builds trust and creates structure. Helps reduce obstacles to communication, assists in the identification of issues and exploration of alternatives, and otherwise facilitate voluntary agreements resolving the dispute. Reviews the case docket (if the case has been filed) prior to mediation to understand the procedural posture and outstanding issues, and analyzes each party’s financial affidavits to identify discrepancies, clarify the marital estate, and anticipate points of contention. This groundwork helps address equitable distribution, alimony, and support matters with precision, ensuring agreements reached are informed, balanced, and durable. The ultimate decision-making authority, however, rests solely with the parties.

Familiar with and accustomed to online communication programs. Mediate online or in person. Excel, Word, Docusign, Dropbox.

Barnard College, Columbia University (BA, Economics Minor Political Science-1990). Chartered Financial Analyst (Level II-1993).

Florida Supreme Court Certified Family, Civil Circuit, County & Dependency Mediator; Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™ (CDFA®); Primary Trainer, Family Mediation Training, Circuit Civil Mediation Training County: Mediation Training, Circuit Civil Mediation Training, Florida Dispute Resolution Center (DRC); Certified Divorce Coach, American Life Coach Academy, LLC; Guardian ad Litem, Dependency and Family Divisions.

Member of the Florida Supreme Court’s Mediation Qualifications Discipline and Review Board (MQDRB), Florida Dispute Resolution Center. Florida Supreme Court’s Mediation Inquiry Committee (MIC), Florida Dispute Resolution Center, 2023-2024. Committee on the Unlicensed Practice of Law, 15th Judicial Circuit, 2022-present. Former FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) Arbitrator. Past President, Florida Academy of Professional Mediators, Inc. (FAPM), 2018-2024. Thornhill Green Homeowner’s Association, Former Board Member/ Legal Liaison 2018-2020.

Presentations Family Mediation Training- Taught the financial section of divorce mediation training. Frequent presenter at the Annual Dispute Resolution Center Conference in person and virtually. August 2026 Presentation on the Mediating Pro Se Matters August 2024 Presentation on the Valuation Techniques in Divorce Mediation Negotiations October 6, 2023 Presentation on the Mediation Goes to the Media, The Florida Academy of Professional Mediators Forum August 2022 Presentation on the Financial Affidavits. August 2021 Presentation on Divorce and Credit October 21, 2020 Presentation on the Misperceptions about mediating conflict, The Florida Academy of Professional Mediators Forum June 29, 2020, Presentation on Diversity Issues in Mediation, The Florida Academy of Professional Mediators Forum August 2019 Presentation on Dividing Emotional Assets and the New Equitable Disptribution Statute (61.075(d)) August 2018: Presentation on the Nuances of Child Support Publications: Blog articles: April 30, 2026 Divorce and Your 529 Account March 2026, Mortgage Loan Assumption in a Florida Divorce: January 31, 2026 Money Conflict in Divorce Financial Disclosure and Divorce Seven Ways Alimony Reform Will Affect Divorcing Couples in Florida Florida Divorce Trends: The Role of the Divorce Mediator in Resolving Disputes May 2022. Divorce Magazine: Coauthored article: Depp v. Heard: A Case Study in Mediation and Reputational Protection

Hourly Rate: $350.00 Daily Rate: Not provided Study Rate: $350.00/hr Cancellation: $350.00/hr Cancellation Period: 7 Days Comment: Compensation rate of $350.00 per hour with a minimum of two hour time blocks. Cancellation at least seven days in advance with two hour cancellation fee.

English

United States of America

Boca Raton, Florida