I spent nearly 30 years as a litigator, with 21 years at Littler Mendelson, one of the premier Labor & Employment firms in the world. My practice was focused on defending employers in wage and hour class action litigation and single plaintiff litigation such as discrimination, harassment and whistleblower lawsuits. In doing so, I mediated hundreds of cases, big, small and medium in value. What I have found, especially over the last several years, is that there is a need for more true value add mediators.
In the rare event that we do not get your case settled on the day of mediation or via a mediator proposal, I will follow up at the appropriate times to try to drive a settlement. Once you schedule a mediation with me, I view it as my case until we get it settled, period. You will pay one flat fee and I will spend whatever time is necessary to reach the end goal of settlement.
That is my duty and my promise.
Since my departure from Littler Mendelson, I am handling some plaintiff-side employment litigation cases in tandem with my mediation practice. Further, as a career defense side litigator, I have been required, for decades, to view my cases objectively to serve the best interests of my clients. As litigators, we must be advocates, but also sober-minded objective evaluators. A failure to serve both roles is a failure to represent the best interest of the client. For decades, I have prided myself on not "falling in love with my case" and not personalizing litigation, regardless of the circumstances. I did not and will not be emotional about a case. I was there to serve my client and 99 percent of the time the client was best served to settle the case. I was tasked with, enjoyed, and was very effective at evaluating cases and informing my clients of what was or was not a reasonable settlement.
I have been in your shoes for nearly 30 years and understand the challenges of representing sophisticated corporate clients and balancing the need to settle cases within a reasonable range while also demonstrating that you are being a strong advocate. I will be mindful of those challenges and will be helpful in satisfying your and your client's goals in the process.
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Please reach me at anytime via email at:
chad@andertonmediation.com or by phone at: 312.371.4543 I am more than happy to schedule your mediation and to answer any questions you may have.
