Hilary Mofsowitz

Hilary Mofsowitz

Workplace Mediator & Arbitrator
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Labor & Employment Mediator | Workplace Investigations, Arbitration & Collective Bargaining Disputes

New York | National & International Panels
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Professional Overview

Hilary Mofsowitz is a labor and employment mediator and arbitrator with more than 25 years of alternative dispute resolution experience across the United States and South Africa.

She serves on multiple national and international arbitration and mediation panels and is widely recognized for resolving complex workplace disputes involving labor relations, employment law, and organizational conflict. Hilary consistently achieves an estimated 80–85% settlement rate in mediated matters.
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Mediation & Arbitration Approach

Hilary takes a structured, facilitative approach grounded in neutrality, efficiency, and practical resolution. Her work focuses on helping parties move beyond positional conflict toward workable, enforceable outcomes.

Her approach emphasizes:
• Clear, impartial facilitation
• Efficient resolution of workplace disputes
• Preservation of working relationships where appropriate
• Practical, forward-looking solutions

Her international background and panel experience make her particularly effective in complex, multi-party, and cross-cultural workplace disputes.
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Professional Background

Hilary began her ADR career in South Africa, mediating and arbitrating disputes across public and private sectors, including government, unionized workplaces, and corporate environments.

Before transitioning fully into ADR, she held senior Human Resources leadership roles, including HR Director positions, with direct responsibility for:
• Collective bargaining negotiations
• Labor relations strategy
• Workplace policy development
• Dispute resolution and disciplinary systems

This dual perspective provides insight into both employer and employee dynamics in workplace conflicts.

Areas of Mediation & Arbitration Focus

  • Labor & Employment Disputes
  • Collective Bargaining & Union Grievances
  • Workplace Discrimination & Harassment (EEOC-related)
  • Termination, Discipline & Workplace Misconduct
  • Employment Contracts & Executive Compensation
  • Workplace Investigations & Fact-Finding
  • Labor Arbitration & Neutral Evaluations

Panel Appointments & Affiliations

  • American Arbitration Association — Arbitrator Panel (since 2022)
  • National Academy of Arbitrators — Member (since 2022)
  • National Mediation Board — Arbitrator Panel (since 2023)
  • New York City Transit Panel (since 2025)
  • NCRS Panel (since 2025)

Additional Affiliations include:

  • Labor and Employment Relations Association (National & NY)
  • Association for Conflict Resolution – Greater New York (Board Member)
  • International Ombuds Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Association of Workplace Investigators

Certifications & Training

  • Certificate of Competence, Becoming a Labor Arbitrator Program (Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, 2021)
  • Accredited mediator, arbitrator, trainer, and mentor

Specialized Training in:

  • Workplace mediation and arbitration
  • Sexual harassment and discrimination disputes
  • Labor relations and dispute resolution frameworks
  • Investigations and facilitation

Education

  • Degree in Social Work, University of Cape Town
  • Diploma, Industrial Relations Development Program, University of Stellenbosch

Geographic Scope

  • New York
  • Nationwide (U.S.)
  • International matters
  • Virtual and in-person proceedings

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