Susan Sher

Practicing attorney for 28 years and have been mediating full-time for 7 years

Practitioner Mediator · JD

I was a practicing attorney for 28 years and have been mediating full-time for 7 years so I have had ample opportunity to observe conflict. Most conflict arises from our inability or unwillingness to listen to one another; we dig into unproductive positions that simply prolong disagreement. Through empathy and humour, I help parties overcome those hurdles. As a mediator, I work with individuals and businesses to find creative, effective resolution to all types of disputes regarding relationships — those in the workplace, family, neighborhood or business. I take great satisfaction in guiding parties towards resolution by allowing them to stay in charge of the mediation process and find their own options for creative problem solving. I am patient, insightful and a skilled communicator sensitive to cultural and socio-economic differences. I am available to mediate with parties in-person or online using Zoom Video Conferencing, depending on which method meets all of our needs. We can accomplish as much online as we would face to face and I appreciate that the video option is available during these unusual times. My office serves, Mendocino, Sonoma, Lake Counties and the Bay Area if we meet in-person; if we meet virtually, there are no geographic boundaries. 25 years as an attorney litigator and representative of parties in mediation, primarily plaintiffs in employment matters