Rande Sotomayor brings a depth of quality legal experience along with an indefatigable spirit of optimism and determination to every case she mediates. She takes a down-to-earth, common-sense approach to helping people solve problems and conflicts. Tenacious, intuitive, and with exceptional ability to perceive and manage the emotional component of any conflict, Rande’s approach delivers consistently excellent results.

With significant trial, arbitration, and appellate experience, Rande has helped parties resolve hundreds of disputes,

1983 - J.D., Washington University in St. Louis; Notes and Comments Editor, Washington University Law Quarterly
1980 - B.A., Duke University, Magna Cum Laude

• Fellow, International Academy of Mediators (invitation-only organization whose members adhere to the highest practice and ethical standards)
• Selected to elite international working group on training over 130 international mediators to judge and mediate the 2018 ICC International Commercial Mediation Competition in Paris, France
• Selected as one of five judges for the Final Competition Match at the 2018 ICC International Commercial Mediation Competition
• Selected for the 2017-2020 Southern California Super Lawyers lists in Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating (Peer-Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence)
• Named a Top Attorney by Pasadena Magazine, 2016-2019
• Panel Mediator, California Association of Realtors, Mediation Center for Consumers, 2015 - Present
• Panel Mediator, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, 2013 – Present
• Panel Mediator, Community Associations Institute – Greater Los Angeles Chapter, 2014 – 2017
• Mediator and Arbitrator, Los Angeles County Superior Court, 2004 – 2013 

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