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Joan G. Chase

Bronxville,NY

Summary

Experienced mediator skilled in effective communication, conflict resolution, and drafting durable settlement agreements. Proven ability to maintain neutrality and foster trust in mediation settings.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience

Work History

Mediator

USPS -REDRESS and ELM 650
NY, NJ, CT, And Elsewhere In US Via Zoom
11.2007 - Current

Conduct REDRESS mediations for USPS employees bringing EEO claims against management. Conduct mediations under ELM 650 for USPS management bringing EEO claims against management.

Volunteer Community Mediator

Westchester Mediation Center of Cluster
Yonkers, NY
03.2003 - 02.2009
  • As a volunteer, mediated wide range of disputes throughout Westchester for diverse population including in courts, hospitals, neighborhood, and family settings. Facilitated conflict resolution through structured mediation sessions, promoting effective communication among parties.

Attorney

Carro Spanbock Fass Geller & Cuiffo
NY, NY
09.1981 - 06.1985

As a commercial litigation associate, interviewed clients, formulated case strategies, drafted court papers, conducted discovery, argued motions, and negotiated settlements, conducted trial. Represented clients in lawsuits involving contracts, real estate, securities and other civil matters as well as a criminal and Congressional investigation.

Associate in Litigation

Ullman, Miller & Wrubel
NYC, NY
02.1979 - 02.1981

As commercial litigation associate, handled cases involving securities, art, real estate and contracts. Drafted court papers, argued motions, negotiated settlements.

Education

Basic Facilitative Mediation + Advanced Workshops - Facilitative Mediation

CLUSTER Westchester
Yonkers, NY
2003

Certificate of Completion - REDRESS Mediator Refresher Training

USPS EEO Compliance & Appeals
06-2023

Certificate of Completion- 5 Day Workshop - Elder/Adult Family Mediation

Elder Decisions, Agreement Resources
Waltham, MA
10-2012

Cert Basic Training in Transformative Mediation - Transformative Mediation For USPS

ALT Assoc For USPS
09-2007

Transformative Mediation Certificates - Master Classes in Transformative Mediation

Hofstra Law, Institute For Study of Conflict Transformation
Hempstead, NY
03-2007

SDNY Court Mediation Certificate - Facilitative Mediation For Civil Litigation

CPR Institute For Dispute Resolution
NYC, NY
02-2003

J.D. -

Duke Law School
Durham, NC
06-1977

Bachelor of Arts - English, Phi Beta Kappa

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA
06-1972

Skills

  • Active listening, trust building
  • Maintaining neutrality
  • Remaining patient and calm
  • Encouraging of parties
  • Careful notetaking
  • Experienced settlement drafting
  • Team work

Timeline

Mediator

USPS -REDRESS and ELM 650
11.2007 - Current

Volunteer Community Mediator

Westchester Mediation Center of Cluster
03.2003 - 02.2009

Attorney

Carro Spanbock Fass Geller & Cuiffo
09.1981 - 06.1985

Associate in Litigation

Ullman, Miller & Wrubel
02.1979 - 02.1981

Basic Facilitative Mediation + Advanced Workshops - Facilitative Mediation

CLUSTER Westchester

Certificate of Completion - REDRESS Mediator Refresher Training

USPS EEO Compliance & Appeals

Certificate of Completion- 5 Day Workshop - Elder/Adult Family Mediation

Elder Decisions, Agreement Resources

Cert Basic Training in Transformative Mediation - Transformative Mediation For USPS

ALT Assoc For USPS

Transformative Mediation Certificates - Master Classes in Transformative Mediation

Hofstra Law, Institute For Study of Conflict Transformation

SDNY Court Mediation Certificate - Facilitative Mediation For Civil Litigation

CPR Institute For Dispute Resolution

J.D. -

Duke Law School

Bachelor of Arts - English, Phi Beta Kappa

Wellesley College