Hon. Vanessa A. Zecher (Ret.)

Before entering private practice, this neutral served for twenty years as a judge on the Santa Clara County Superior Court. Her judicial tenure involved presiding over a wide array of litigation, including high-stakes civil trials, complex family law matters, and probate disputes. Prior to her appointment to the bench, she spent twelve years as a civil litigator focusing on business, real estate, and employment law. She is recognized for her ability to manage emotionally charged cases and technically difficult legal issues through a patient and persistent approach to dispute resolution.

A veteran trial judge with extensive experience in both civil and family law, offering a balanced perspective for parties seeking resolution in the Silicon Valley legal market.

Served two decades on the bench in one of California's busiest trial courts, handling a diverse portfolio ranging from commercial contracts to sensitive family law dissolutions.

She is regarded by legal professionals as a highly prepared and empathetic neutral who maintains a calm courtroom environment while effectively narrowing the gap between parties in difficult negotiations.