Laura Frankel, Esq.

With over thirty years of legal practice, this neutral has transitioned from a career as a seasoned litigator to a full-time dispute resolution professional. Her background includes extensive work in complex commercial litigation, insurance coverage, and professional liability. She has successfully mediated hundreds of cases involving diverse legal issues such as employment discrimination, construction defects, and multi-party business dissolutions. Her experience is rooted in a deep understanding of both the litigation process and the psychological dynamics of settlement negotiations.

A veteran Chicago litigator who leverages thirty years of experience to resolve intricate commercial and employment disputes through mediation and arbitration.

Combines decades of high-stakes litigation experience with a dedicated full-time focus on mediation and arbitration.

She is regarded by legal counsel as a persistent and prepared neutral who excels at navigating high-emotion conflicts and complex legal frameworks. Peers note her ability to maintain neutrality while driving parties toward pragmatic resolutions.