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Leyla Balakhane

Family Law Mediator

“Child Custody & Visitation Mediator”

Los Angeles, California

Core Practice Areas

10 Verticals
✓Family Law Mediation
✓Divorce & Separation
✓Child Custody & Visitation
✓Child Support Disputes
✓Pre-Nuptial Agreements
✓Commercial Contracts
✓Real Estate Transactions
✓Guardianship Disputes
✓Conservatorship Issues
✓Intra-Family Business Succession
✓Certified Neutral
✓Court-Approved ADR

About & Mediation Philosophy

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Leyla Balakhane is a seasoned expert in the field of conflict resolution, with a wealth of experience as a family law mediator, facilitator, coach, and trainer. Inspired by a fervent dedication to advancing amicability and fairness, she has made it her life’s work to help families navigate the challenging waters of divorce and family matters. With a steadfast commitment to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to grow up in a happy, safe, and loving home, Leyla embodies the ideals of compassion and dedication. Leyla’s mediation skills are rooted in empathy and understanding, allowing her to get to the heart of each conflict and alleviate the stress and tension that often accompany separations. Her cooperative approach encourages families to work on rebuilding relationships, promoting positive communication, and making decisions that are in the best interests of their children. Leyla has mediated high conflict disputes, including divorce, civil harassment, employment disputes, real estate, business, professional malpractice, and commercial disputes. She is a certified mediator for the California Academy of Mediation Professionals (CAMP) and a mediator/mentor and an evaluator for the Center for Conflict Resolution.

Credentials & Institutional Standing

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License

J.D.

Education

California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH)

M.A. · Negotiation, Conflict Resolution and Peace Building

Class of 2011

Loyola Marymount University

J.D. · Law

Class of 1999

Loyola Marymount University

B.A. · Psychology

Class of 1999

Work History

5 Positions

Family Law Mediator

Balakhane Mediation

Family Law Mediator

Britton White Mediation Services

Fee Arbitrator

Los Angeles Bar Association

Mediator

ADR Panel, Los Angeles Superior Court

Served as a mediator in family law and civil disputes

Mediator/Mentor and Evaluator

Center for Conflict Resolution

Honors & Recognition

1 Honor

Distinguished Scholar Award

CSUDH

2011

Awarded during M.A. in Negotiation, Conflict Resolution and Peace Building

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