Hon. Cheri Beasley (Ret.)

With a judicial career spanning nearly three decades, Cheri Beasley served at every level of the North Carolina court system, culminating in her role as the first African American woman to serve as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina. Her extensive background includes presiding over thousands of cases involving complex commercial litigation, constitutional law, and administrative disputes. She has transitioned to private practice as an arbitrator and mediator, leveraging her deep understanding of appellate processes and trial court dynamics to facilitate resolutions in high-stakes legal matters.

Her background as a former Chief Justice makes her uniquely qualified for complex appellate mediation and neutral evaluation. She offers deep expertise in North Carolina law and high-level institutional dispute resolution.

She is the first African American woman in history to serve as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina.

She is widely regarded for her impartial temperament, meticulous attention to legal detail, and a profound commitment to the rule of law, earning respect from both plaintiff and defense bars.