Mediator Profile
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LEONID (LONNY) ZILBERMAN
Availability
Available on 01/19/2025
Contact Information
San Diego, CA 92101
Panel
Civil Mediation Panel
ADR Specialty
I specialize in labor and employment law & have been practicing in this field for 23 years. I have handled cases involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, trade secret & privacy violations, breach of contract claims, issues related to leaves of absence as well as various wage & hour violations both single plaintiff & class actions. In addition to employment disability discrimination claims, I have also handled and have experience resolving ADA access litigation.
Mediation Style
Evaluative, Facilitative
Expertise
- Employment/Labor Relations
Fees
Fee Per Day: $5000.00
- Will charge the reduced rate for first 2 hours and then my regular hourly rate. I also typically charge a flat $5000 fee for the full day of mediation.
Primary ADR Provider Organization
Current Affiliations with Dispute Resolution Provider/Professional Organizations
Dispute Resolution Training
| Organization Name | Course Title | Year | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Bar Association | 2019 Negotiation Inst. Advanced Mediation Training | 2019 | 8 |
| Pepperdine University - Straus Institute | Mediating the Litigated Case | 2014 | 42 |
Neutral Experience
| Type | # Years | # Cases | Description of Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mediator | 2 | 11 | Serve as pro-bono mediator for Department of Fair Employment & Housing in San Diego. In addition to serving as a mediator for the DFEH, I have also mediated a wide range of cases privately, including wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, wage and hour violations as well as breach of contract. |
Attorney Experience
| # Years | Description of Experience |
|---|---|
| 23 | I primarily practice on behalf of management on a broad spectrum of employment-related issues. I have represented individuals in discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination & wage & hour claims. As an advocate, I have participated in over 500 mediations. Five years ago I received intensive training as a neutral at Pepperdine University & now mediate cases privately & through the DFEH. My area of expertise is employment law, but I am well versed in resolving a variety of different disputes. |
Other Relevant Experience
Education
| Institution | Degree/Certificate | Major | Start Year | End Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Santa Clara School of Law | JD | Law | 1993 | 1995 |
| University of California, Santa Barbara | BA | Political Science/International Relations | 1987 | 1990 |
Employment History
| Employer | Position | Start Year | End Year | Current |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Turner Kosmo LLP | Partner | 2005 | Yes | |
| Paul, Plevin, Sullivan & Connaughton LLP | Associate Attorney | 1999 | 2005 | No |
| Landels, Ripley & Diamond LLP | Associate Attorney | 1998 | 1999 | No |
| Donauhe Gallagher Woods & Wood LLP | Associate Attorney | 1995 | 1998 | No |
Professional Licenses
| License Type | State | License Number | Year Issued | Active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bar of California | CA | 182829 | 1996 | Yes |
Languages
N/A
ADA Accessible Facility
Yes
* Willing to mentor other mediators
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