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Todd Smith Mediation

Biography

Todd dedicates his practice to serving as mediator in litigated and non-litigated matters with an emphasis on employment disputes including wage and hour class actions and PAGA actions as well as claims of discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, Labor Code 1102.5, and trade secrets violations.

Todd is a Distinguished Fellow of the International Academy of Mediators and a proud member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals. He has been an Adjunct professor in Southern California for over 20 years. Todd has taught employment law at both Southwestern Law School and UCLA Law School. Currently, he is teaching Employment Dispute Mediation at USC’s Gould School of Law, a course he designed specifically for their ADR program. 

About Todd Smith, ESQ.

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Approach

Mediation

Todd Smith believes that every dispute can be resolved through mediation. The foundation of his approach is driving a reasonable, ethical and productive process. Todd’s background as a litigator, combined with his extensive study and practice of mediation undoubtedly contribute to his effectiveness as a neutral. Todd is fair and patient communicator, and will work harder than anyone to help you resolve your case.

Todd is passionate about helping others make decisions for themselves, ensuring no one loses in mediation.

Take control of your fate

Exploit a cost effective alternative to litigation

Consider creative solutions

Engage in a safe and confidential process

Participate in a cooperative forum

Resolve your dispute with certainty

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Areas of Concentration

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Wage and hour class actions
PAGA

Executive contract disputes

Retaliation
 Whistleblower actions
Labor Code 1102.5

Discrimination
 Sexual harassment
 Wrongful termination

Labor & Employment

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Trade Secret disputes

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Trade Secret Disputes

Often, the biggest impediment to productive negotiations is the unresolved emotional issues that underlie many cases.

EMOTIONALLY DRIVEN DISPUTES

MEDIATION

Each case is different and brings with it its own host of particular issues, some of which must be recognized and addressed before there can be productive settlement negotiations. Todd recognizes this and in doing so has developed certain practice specialties. Todd’s experience and understanding make him particularly suited to mediate the following types of matters:

Practice Specialties

In some cases past history between the parties, the current relationship between counsel, and complex discovery, motion or legal issues may create obstacles to productive negotiations.

CONTENTIOUS/COMPLEX LITIGATION

MULTIPLE PARTY MATTERS

The introduction of insurance into litigation requires consideration of issues such as the insurance company as a litigant and whether and to what extent insurance may apply.

INSURANCE COVERAGE

While engaging in mediation prior to or even early in litigation can be of great benefit, it also requires the participants to speculate on matters that may be critical to the ultimate outcome.

EARLY MEDIATION

MULTIPLE PARTY MATTERS

The mediation of a multiple party matter typically involves the mediation of several “cases” within the case because of the multiple interests and multiple sets of counsel.

INSURANCE COVERAGE

CONTENTIOUS/COMPLEX LITIGATION

EARLY MEDIATION

Mediation is a personal type of business

TESTIMONIALS

PASSIONATE

I really enjoyed working with you. It is apparent you love what you do very much.

You are the James Brown of mediation -- You are the hardest working mediator in the business.

I really believed this case could not be settled. Thank you for not giving up.

HARD WORKING

DOESN'T GIVE UP

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