Find a mediator who can get the deal done.
Our mediators communicate positions persuasively, earn credibility with both sides, and guide even the most complex disputes toward resolution.
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WHAT WE OFFER
Mediators who know how to move the room.
In employment disputes, personal dynamics and emotional tension can quickly stall negotiations. TMC mediators know how to keep conversations productive, maintain credibility with both sides, and guide negotiations toward resolution.
Your Position is
Communicated Persuasively.
A skilled mediator does more than relay numbers. TMC mediators understand the strategy behind your case and communicate it effectively in the other room.
Your Client Feels Confident
in the Process.
Counsel on both sides can trust that a TMC mediator will handle difficult conversations with professionalism and credibility.
Both Sides Feel Heard and Respected.
Plaintiffs and their counsel know their concerns are heard and understood, which helps build the trust necessary to move negotiations forward.
Resolution is Within Reach.
TMC mediators know how to manage personalities, navigate emotional moments, and keep negotiations moving when discussions stall.
TRUST
Mediators Who Earn Trust With Both Sides
Disputes only resolve when the parties trust the person guiding the conversation. TMC mediators are selected for their ability to build rapport, manage personalities, and maintain credibility with both sides. Research consistently shows that mediators with strong emotional intelligence facilitate more productive negotiations and achieve higher settlement rates.
COMMUNICATION
Persuasive Communicators in the Other Room
A mediator’s role is not simply to carry numbers back and forth. It is to communicate risk, explain perspectives, and help both sides understand the realities of the case. TMC mediators are skilled communicators who know how to frame difficult conversations constructively.
TRAINING
Prepared Professionals You Can Rely On
Every TMC mediator completes a rigorous 100-hour training program focused on advanced negotiation strategy, emotional intelligence, and complex employment mediation. The result is a mediator who arrives prepared, focused, and ready to guide the case toward resolution.
COLLABORATION
A Mastermind Model That Elevates Mediation
Most mediators work alone. TMC mediators do not. Our collaborative model allows mediators to exchange insights, share experience, and continuously refine their approach to complex disputes. That collective knowledge strengthens every mediation experience.
We listened to employment litigators.
We heard the challenges you face.
We built TMC for you.
“The good mediators are booked months in advance.”
We are developing and launching elite, experienced mediators so lawyers have reliable access to high-quality options when they need them.
“The mediator didn’t really move the case.”
TMC mediators actively manage negotiations, communicate risk effectively, and keep discussions moving toward resolution.
“I do not want to gamble on an unknown mediator.”
Every mediator in the TMC network is carefully vetted and trained to ensure they can deliver optimal outcomes every time.
“Some mediators seem disengaged.”
At TMC, mediation is not a retirement gig. It is a profession practiced by people fully committed to delivering uncommon mediation experiences.
High-quality mediation should never be out of reach.
ABOUT TMC
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 employment mediators. After resolving more than 1,000 complex disputes, they saw an opportunity to elevate the mediation experience for lawyers and clients alike. Their vision was simple: create a curated network of exceptional mediators who share a commitment to preparation, professionalism, and results. Today, TMC is building the next generation of mediators dedicated to delivering high-quality mediation experiences and consistently strong outcomes.
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 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.
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