Civil Mediator Background Information


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Name:
Sandoval, Cynthia S
Firm Name:
Address:
Sandoval Mediation, P.C.
100 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 900
Irvine CA 92618
 Phone:
Email:
Website:
(949) 874-2115
cynthia@sandovalmediation.com
www.sandovalmediation.com
BAR Number:
191390
ADR Experience: (Arbitration, Mediation & Settlement Conferences)
U.S. District Court, Central District of California  | ADR Panel  | 2021-07-12 | ~Los Angeles Superior Court  | Mediation Panel  | 2024-10-15 | ~Court of Apeal, State of California, Second Appellate District | Mediation Panel  | 2024-10-11 | ~
  Remote Services:
This arbitrator / mediator offers their services remotely (over phone/video conferencing technology).
Subject Matter Expertise Area(s):
  • Contract
  • Employment
  • Personal Injury
  • Civil Rights
Languages Spoken:
(Other Than English)
Spanish 
Representation:

Plantiff Representation: 37%

Defendant Representation: 63%

Current Practice & Professional History (Temp Judge Exp):
I currently serve as a mediator through my private mediation practice, Sandoval Mediation, P.C. 
Educational Background:
UCLA, Bachelor's Degree, Business Economics, 1993
Golden Gate University, School of Law, J.D, 1997
ADR Training:
American Arbitration Association  | Mediator Essentials:  Kills for Facilitating Negotiated Agreements  | 40 | 0019-12-10 | ~Orange County Bar Association | Ethical Considerations in Online Dispute Resolution  | 1 | 2021-02-22 | ~U.S. District Court, Central District of California | Mediation Training for New Panel Members | 5.5  | 2021-10-14 | ~Orange County Bar Association  | Lawyers as Peacemakers | 1 | 2021-03-22 | ~Orange County Bar Association  | Importance of Building Connections in a Remote Era | 1 | 2022-08-22 | ~U.S. District Court, Central District of California | 2022 Advanced Mediation Training - Day 1 | 3.25 | 2022-06-09 | ~U.S. District Court, Central District of California | Bracketing and Other Mediation Tools | 1.5 | 2022-09-08 | ~ADR Services, Inc.  | Mediating PAGA and Class Action Claims | 1 | 2022-10-12 | ~U.S. District Court, Central District of California | 2022 Advanced Mediation Training - Day 2 | 3.5 | 2022-06-22 | ~ADR Services, Inc.  | Mediating Ethically  | 2 | 2023-01-11 | ~U.S. District Court, Central District of California | Mediator's Role in Settlements and Settlement Agreements | 1 | 2024-03-14 | ~Orange County Bar Association  | Mediator's Proposal-Tips on Using it as an Important Settlement Tool  | 1 | 2024-08-26 | ~Orange County Bar Association  | Substantive Fairness in Settlement Agreements | 1 | 2024-03-20 | ~U.S. District Court, Central District of California  | 2024 Advanced Mediation Training  | 6 | 2024-03-17 | ~U.S. District Court, Central District of California  | 2023 Advanced Mediation Training - Day 1 | 3 | 2023-06-15 | ~U.S. District Court, Central District of California  | 2023 Advanced Mediation Training - Day 2 | 3 | 2023-06-22 | ~
Professional Licenses:
California Bar
Arbitration Approach:
I utilize a facilitative approach in most mediations but can also utilize evaluative tools if the parties are open to that.  I also like to utilize tools that step away from the typical distributive bargaining approach if the parties reach impasse or are frustrated by the movements being made.   
Briefs & Other:
I typically ask that briefs be no more than 15 pages, excluding exhibits.  I ask that they be emailed to me one week in advance of the mediation date to allow me to hold pre-mediation calls with counsel.  
Fee Information:

Rate Per Hour: $1,000.00

Rate Per Half Day: $5,000.00

Rate Per Day: $9,500.00

I would charge a reduced rate of $800 per hour in connection with panel mediations. 
Locations:
I am open to mediating at the offices of counsel for plaintiff or defendant if the parties agree upon a location. 

DISCLAIMER: This information has been provided by the mediator and has not been independently verified by the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside. The Court provides this list of mediators as a public service. The Court does not endorse, recommend, or make any warranty pertaining to the qualifications or competency of any provider on this list. Inclusion on the list is based on the representations of the mediator. The Court assumes no responsibility of liability for any act or omission of any mediator on the list.