I am an established mediator, arbitrator, leadership coach, and educator with 30+ years of success providing energy and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to major energy companies and government agencies, including Shell North America, State of Maryland, Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). During my career, I have led the implementation of ADR programs across the Federal Sector, oversaw hundreds of high-profile electricity, employment, and family business disputes, other family related matters and serve as family mediator, also served as an appointed mediator and arbitrator for the DOJ’s Special Master’s Office, September 11, 2001 Fund representing FDNY and NYPD claimants.

As a trusted advisor, go-to resource, and college professor with expertise in ADR, negotiations, ethics and confidentiality, and mediation, I have delivered intense training to federal and utility employees and taught rigorous coursework at the National Law Center, George Washington University, and The Catholic University School of Law. Additionally, I have received numerous appointments as arbitrator and mediator panelist for the International Center for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR), the American Arbitration Association (AAA), the North American Reliability Organization, Regional Transmission and Independent System Organizations, and Maryland State Courts.