Attorney/Manager Labor Relations
U.S. Postal Service
100 S. First St. #425
Minneapolis MN 55401-9401
612/349-0387
612/349-6323 Fax

Education
J.D., William Mitchell College of Law
B.A., Concordia University

Experience/Training
William Mitchell College of Law, ADR, 2 credits, 1993
William Mitchell College of Law, Mediation, 2 credits, 1994
Justice Center of Atlanta, Mediation of Workplace Disputes, 40 hours, 10/97

Both courses at William Mitchell met the Rule 114 requirements. The Justice Center of Atlanta training resulted in certification as “mediator for federal sector workplace disputes.”

Mediations
Collective bargaining disputes: In addition to representing the government in grievance and arbitration disputes, over a period of 20 years I’ve mediated approximately 100-125 collective bargaining disputes.

Employment discrimination: I recently began mediating as a panel member of the Federal Executive Board’s Shared Neutral program. To date, I have completed one mediation under this process.

Familiarity and Experience with State and Federal Labor and Employment Laws
My experience as manager of labor relations in the U.S. Postal Service involves extensive application of federal labor and employment laws. Although a government agency, the Postal Service is subject to the National Labor Relations Act and other federal labor and employment laws. My experience and familiarity developed over 20 years as a practitioner, advocate, hearing officer, and attorney.

My experience and familiarity with state labor and employment laws comes from moderate experience as an adjunct professor at two local universities. For over two years I have been teaching human resources management; labor-management relations; personnel administration; compensation; employee and labor relations; and occupational safety and health.

Other Factors Relevant to Ability to Mediate Employment Disputes
I was recently certified by the Human Resources Certification Institute in Alexandria, Virginia as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). This certification reflects extensive knowledge and experience in labor and employment issues.

References
Carol Tidwell, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, 612/370-3304
Michael C. Snyder, Meshbesher and Spence, Ltd., 612/339-9129