Let's make mediation better—together.
Tripper Ortman and Brandon McKelvey, two top mediators, have come together with one bold goal: transform the mediation experience for everyone involved.
Is it possible to create a better future for mediators, lawyers, and their clients? We think so.
Great mediators ask lots of questions before they present any solutions. But when it came to the mediation industry, we felt the right questions were not being asked.
We may not have all the answers yet, but we’re actively working on it—together.
OUR VISION
We exist to empower the next generation of mediators.
By training, launching, and supporting the next generation of top-tier mediators, we’re building a collaborative team that shares knowledge, learns from each other, and delivers consistently better resolutions.
THE MISSION
We’re committed to positively transforming the mediation experience. Members of the collaborative focus on resolving difficult employment disputes by understanding the true motivations and goals behind every dispute.
THE METHOD
We believe in a collaborative, team-based approach that considers the human, business, and legal motivations behind the dispute. By sharing knowledge and insights, mediators achieve more resolutions with higher participant satisfaction.
THE MOVEMENT
We’re not just creating a mediator directory—we’re ensuring the next generation of mediators is better connected, more collaborative, and more effective than ever before. Together, we’re setting a new standard for employment mediation.
WHAT WE OFFER
The world doesn’t need another directory of mediators.
(That’s why we provide so much more.)
1. Community Support
With TMC, you’ll always have a support system behind you. TMC offers a collaborative community of independent mediators sharing insights, learning from each other, and growing together, both personally and professionally. The days of “going it alone” are over.
2. Training & Development
The best mediators never stop learning. At TMC, you’ll have access to training and coaching from California’s top mediators on everything from negotiation tactics to emotional intelligence, ensuring you’re always at the top of your game.
3. Business Support
TMC provides the infrastructure you need to grow—from administrative support, to client scheduling assistance, to invoicing and collections—allowing you to focus on what matters most: resolving disputes.
4. Credibility & Growth
Leverage the backing of a highly-respected collaborative and the certification to set your practice apart in the industry. Our platform helps you attract more clients, build credibility, and scale your practice.
This isn’t a directory of mediators—it’s a movement. We’re creating something new, and we want you to be part of it.
ABOUT US
Meet the visionaries behind TMC
The Mediation Collaborative was founded by Tripper Ortman of Ortman Mediation and Brandon McKelvey of M Resolution, two of California’s most sought-after mediators. With the combined experience from resolving over 1,000 complex disputes, they’ve come together to elevate the mediation profession and build a collaborative community for the next generation of mediators.
PARTNER WITH US
Level-up your career: Go from advocate to peacemaker
TMC offers the support you need to thrive as a mediator and enjoy more freedom, more autonomy, and more earning potential in your career.
We’re training and launching mediators who are passionate about facilitating resolutions to complex cases; who are excited to work in collaboration with others; and who want to build something bigger than any single individual. We’re creating a future where mediators thrive, clients get the results they need, and the industry as a whole moves forward.
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