Director, Center for Conflict Mgmt./AMERICORD®
William Mitchell College of Law
875 Summit Ave.
St. Paul MN 55105
651/290-7509
651/290-7515 Fax

Education
J.D., University of Missouri (Columbia)
B.A., Northeast Missouri State University (now Truman State University)

Experience/Training
I have been a teacher and mediation trainer since 1986. I attend numerous conferences and seminars annually and am a frequent lecturer at CLE programs on ADR. My earliest training: 1. “The Dynamics of Conflict,” San Francisco Community Boards program, S.F., CA, 1985 (30.0 hours); 2. “Advanced Mediation,” Center for the Dev. of Mediation in Law, Mill Valley, CA, 1985 (40.0 hours); 3. “Introduction to Mediation,” Center for the Dev. Of Mediation in Law, Mill Valley, CA, 1984 (40.0 hours); 4. “Collaborative Negotiation and Mediation,” National Center for Collaborative Planning and Community Service, Montpelier, VT, Spokane, WA program, 1984 (40.0 hours).

Mediations
I have mediated more than 1,200 commercial (i.e., non-family) cases in 33 states and the District of Columbia. At least 300 of these have been employment disputes, including race, age, sex, religion, ADA and sexual orientation discrimination; sexual harassment, whistleblower claims; non-compete agreement issues, wage and hour claims, etc.

Familiarity and Experience with State and Federal Labor and Employment Laws
I have served as:

· Labor counsel for the Associated General Contractors of Illinois (Springfield, IL)
· Divisional Vice President, Industrial Relations, Jewel Companies (Chicago)
· Private litigation practice advocate for both employees and employers (Chicago)
· Director, Employee Relations, Target Stores (Minneapolis)
· V.P. Administration (with responsibility for labor and employee relations) GEMCO Department Store Division; Lucky Stores (Buena Park, CA)

Since becoming a full-time neutral in 1984, the employment field being my “first love,” I have made a point of staying current on significant legal developments, e.g., Farragher, Sutton, Ellert6, etc.

I published a 51-page law review article entitled Judicial Morphallaxis: Mandatory Arbitration and Statutory Rights, 24 William Mitchell Law Review, Vol. 2, 345 (1998)

Other Factors Relevant to Ability to Mediate Employment Disputes
· I believe my experience and track record (90% settlements) has earned the confidence and respect of both plaintiff and defense counsel in the employment field.
· My current position at William Mitchell College of Law underscores the neutrality and integrity of my mediation practice.
· I am a Fellow of the International Academy of Mediators.
· I am a member of Minnesota’s ADR Review Board (appointed by former Chief Justice Keith).

References
Carolyn Guy, Schermer & Guy, 10 S. Fifth St. #950, Minneapolis MN 55455; 612/843-5600
Ann Huntrods, Briggs & Morgan, 332 Minnesota St. W-2200, St. Paul MN 55101