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Nina Meierding, MS, JD

Consultant Educator Mediator
Bainbridge Island, WA, United States

About

With over thirty years of experience in the dispute resolution field, she has mediated more than 4,000 cases. Her background includes serving as the Director and Mediation Coordinator for the Ventura County Superior Court's Mediation Program for nearly a decade. She has also functioned as a consultant and trainer for various international and domestic organizations.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Dispute Resolution Education Employment & Labor Family Law & Divorce International & Cross-Border

Professional Experience

Director and Mediation Coordinator
Ventura County Superior Court Mediation Program
Adjunct Professor
Pepperdine University School of Law
Adjunct Professor
Southern Methodist University
Contract Trainer
Federal Executive Board
Consultant
Nina Meierding - Negotiation and Mediation Training Services

Publications Leadership

  • Frequent keynote speaker at national and international dispute resolution conferences
  • Author of numerous articles on cross-cultural negotiation and gender issues in mediation
  • Former President of the Academy of Family Mediators
  • Executive Committee member for various ADR organizations

Positioning Takeaways

She is a highly seasoned neutral with a deep academic and practical background, particularly effective for complex family or cross-cultural disputes requiring a trainer-level depth of negotiation expertise.

License & Certifications

  • California Bar License (Inactive)
  • Advanced Practitioner
  • Association for Conflict Resolution

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)
Ventura College of Law
Master of Science (MS)
Northern Illinois University

Distinction

She is a recipient of the John Haynes Distinguished Mediator Award and has mediated over 4,000 disputes throughout her career.

Reputation

She is widely regarded as a leading expert in cross-cultural negotiation and family mediation, recognized by peers for her extensive training contributions and her role in shaping mediation programs within the court system.