Top-tier mediators, without the wait.
Tripper Ortman and Brandon McKelvey are solving the biggest problem in employment mediation: finding elite mediators who are available now—while raising the bar for excellence.
WHAT WE OFFER
Quality mediators. Immediate access.
TMC gives you priority access to elite, highly trained mediators—delivering top-tier mediation experiences without the long wait.
Unmatched Quality
We rigorously vet every TMC mediator for legal expertise, emotional intelligence, and a proven track record.
Priority Access
We provide rapid access to highly-trained, elite mediators who are ready to resolve even the most complex disputes.
A Higher Standard
TMC isn’t a mediator directory—it’s the gold standard for mediation, with elite selection, training, coaching, and collaboration.
HOW WE'RE DIFFERENT
We are transforming mediation by setting a higher standard for excellence.
SELECTION
The Most Rigorous Mediator Selection in the Industry
Each TMC mediator undergoes a thorough, multi-step selection process that evaluates their legal and business expertise, their emotional intelligence (EQ), and the core competencies of a top-tier mediator. Only the best make it through.
RESULTS
Better Outcomes Through Emotional Intelligence
Research shows that mediators with high emotional intelligence build trust faster and achieve higher settlement rates. TMC mediators are selected, trained, and equipped based on cutting-edge EQ-based conflict resolution strategies.
TRAINING
Unparalleled Training and Coaching for Mediators
Our mediators complete an intensive 100-hour immersive training and coaching program led by top mediators and a recognized expert in advanced emotional intelligence strategies. The training covers advanced employment mediation techniques, EQ and conflict resolution tools, negotiation strategy, and business mindset training.
COLLABORATION
A Mastermind Model That Elevates Mediation
Unlike traditional mediation models, where mediators work in isolation, TMC fosters collaboration between mediators in the areas of employment, class, and PAGA actions, ensuring shared insights and better experiences.
We listened to employment litigators.
We heard the challenges you face.
We built TMC for you
You told us that there aren’t enough quality mediators. We’re solving for that.
We’ve carefully selected, vetted, and trained mediators to be the best—raising the bar for the entire industry.
You told us that the good mediators are booked too far in advance. We’re solving for that.
We’re developing and launching elite mediators in waves—so you always have access to top talent.
You told us the market is filled with mediators who lack passion. We’re solving for that.
Mediation isn’t a side job—it’s a high-skill profession. That’s why we only accept those fully committed to mastering it.
You told us you were hesitant to take a chance with unproven mediators. We’re solving for that.
We recruit only the most experienced lawyers and equip them with elite training, tools, and collaboration for success.
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.
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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