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Genesis Fisher, Esq.

Arbitrator Educator Mediator
New York, NY, United States

About

Genesis Fisher has spent over two decades resolving high-stakes conflicts across legal, corporate, and international sectors. Her background includes serving as a public defender and a human rights investigator, which informs her approach to complex emotional and structural disputes. She has mediated hundreds of cases involving employment discrimination, commercial contracts, and organizational culture, frequently working with government agencies, non-profits, and academic institutions to address systemic issues.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Civil Rights Education Employment & Labor Personal Injury & Torts

Professional Experience

Founder and Principal
Fisher Law Practice
P.C.
Adjunct Professor
New York Law School
Contract Mediator
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Staff Attorney
Southern Center for Human Rights
Trial Attorney
Maryland Office of the Public Defender
Investigator
American Bar Association Central European and Eurasian Law Initiative

Publications Leadership

  • Author, 'The Art of the Difficult Conversation,' published in various legal journals
  • Presenter, 'Mediating Employment Disputes in the Post-Pandemic Era,' JAMS Webinar Series
  • Speaker, 'Implicit Bias in Dispute Resolution,' ABA Annual Conference
  • Guest Lecturer on Negotiation and Mediation at Columbia University and Fordham Law School

Positioning Takeaways

Fisher is a versatile neutral specializing in employment and civil rights, offering a unique perspective from her experience in public interest law and international human rights. She is particularly effective in multi-party disputes and organizational conflicts where emotional intelligence and structural analysis are required.

License & Certifications

  • Admitted to the Bar
  • New York
  • Admitted to the Bar
  • Maryland
  • Certified Mediator
  • New York State Unified Court System
  • FINRA Arbitrator

Education

J.D.
New York University School of Law
B.A.
Smith College

Distinction

Combines a background in criminal defense and international human rights with specialized expertise in organizational ombuds services and Title IX investigations.

Reputation

She is regarded by legal professionals and corporate clients as a highly empathetic yet pragmatic neutral who excels at de-escalating intense interpersonal friction and navigating sensitive cultural dynamics.