Mediator Profile
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MICHAEL P. LEARY
Availability
Available on 01/19/2025
Contact Information
Panel
Civil Mediation Panel
ADR Specialty
Variety of matters handled. Trained and skilled at transformative, facilitative or evaluative mediations.
Mediation Style
N/A
Expertise
Fees
Primary ADR Provider Organization
Current Affiliations with Dispute Resolution Provider/Professional Organizations
| Organization Name | Affiliation Details |
|---|---|
| Arbitration and Mediation Committee | Federal interagency mediation |
| North County Bar Association | Arbitration and Mediation Committee |
Dispute Resolution Training
| Organization Name | Course Title | Year | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation | Mastering Negotiations | 2022 | 40 |
| Northern Virginia Mediation Services | Fee Dispute Resolution | 2017 | 8 |
| Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation | Complex Mediations | 2016 | 40 |
| Northern Virginia Mediation Services | Basic Mediations | 2015 | 40 |
| Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation | Mediating Disputes | 2014 | 40 |
Neutral Experience
| Type | # Years | # Cases | Description of Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mediator | 10 | 50 | Variety of matters handled. Previous experience as a Certified State Mediator in Virginia. Federal government Neutral. EEO, workplace, pay and benefits. |
Attorney Experience
| # Years | Description of Experience |
|---|---|
| 10 | Litigation, investigations, negotiation and settlement. Legislative development and implementation at the national level. |
Other Relevant Experience
| Type | # Years | Description of Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Government | 15 | Senior Executive, Program Manager and supervisor at federal level. Human resources, budget, planning and product delivery experience. |
| Military | 33 | USMC Colonel (retired) |
Education
| Institution | Degree/Certificate | Major | Start Year | End Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Law School | JD | Law | ||
| University of Notre Dame | BA | Great Books Program |
Employment History
| Employer | Position | Start Year | End Year | Current |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self | Mediator | Yes |
Professional Licenses
| License Type | State | License Number | Year Issued | Active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Bar | PA | 78975 | 1996 | No |
| Certified Mediator | VA | 2015 | No | |
| Massachusetts Bar | MA | 638644 | 1998 | Yes |
Languages
N/A
ADA Accessible Facility
Yes
* Willing to mentor other mediators
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