Mediation Experience

I have been a certified mediator since 1998 with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution and has assisted parties in over 2000 plus disputes. I also mediate privately and with the following Court programs: Cobb County, the Sixth District, and Ninth Judicial Districts.

May 2020               Specialized Domestic Violence Supplement;  Understanding and Managing High         Conflict People in Mediation 

September 2015     Best Practices and Emerging Topics in Child Custody;

September 2014     Ethics landscape for Mediators;

September 2013     Communication:  Translating the Message;
November 2012      How Expert Mediators Overcome Mediation's Biggest Challenges:

October 2012          Mediation and Mindfulness
 

1998 - Present      Mediator, Diane B. Skinner:

2000-2015            Mediator, Criminal, Non-jury Cases, Cherokee County State Courts;

1991-1995            Director, Human Resources, Arby's Franchise Association;

1985-1988            Supervisor, General Motors; and

1983-1985            Human Resource Manager, Alston and Bird