Kathleen A. Roberts

Kathleen A. Roberts transitioned to private dispute resolution in 1995 following a fourteen-year tenure as a United States Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of New York. Her extensive background includes presiding over thousands of settlement conferences and adjudicating a diverse range of federal cases. She is recognized for her ability to manage high-stakes, multi-party litigation and complex commercial conflicts across various legal sectors.

A former federal judge with nearly three decades of ADR experience, she offers authoritative expertise in resolving high-value commercial and employment disputes through mediation and arbitration.

Served as a U.S. Magistrate Judge for over a decade, providing a deep judicial perspective to her mediation and arbitration practice.

She is highly regarded by legal professionals for her persistence, thorough preparation, and sophisticated understanding of complex legal frameworks. Parties frequently note her ability to facilitate resolutions in emotionally charged or legally intricate matters.