Leah Brown

Leah Brown’s responsibility as a mediator is to keep the discussion focused, civil, and productive. Critical listening, patience, and persistence are important. She believes the mediator’s role is an active one; assisting the parties to explore options, re-evaluate positions, and to negotiate a satisfactory settlement.

Leah received her Masters in Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management from Southern Methodist University, and and received her Mediation & Family Mediation Certificates from Southern Methodist University in accordance with Section 154.052(a) & Section 154.052 (b) of Texas Civil Practices and Remedies Code and the Published Texas Mediator Trainers Roundtable Criteria.

Additionally, Leah received her 25-hour Mediation Training Certificate, Dispute Resolution Program County of Los Angeles Department of Consumer and Business Affairs. She is a volunteer mediator and observer for Dallas County Dispute Resolution Center, Central Texas Dispute Resolution Center, and Montgomery County Dispute Resolution center

Areas of Focus

•   Civil
•   Divorce & Family
•   Labor & Employment

Certifications

• Southern Methodist University, Dispute Resolution Certificate of Completion, Domestic Relations & Dispute Resolution (Family Law & Mediation)
• Dispute Resolution & Conflict Management Certificate of Completion, 45 hours of training in Mediation and Dispute Resolution

Education

• Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX. Master of Arts in Dispute Resolution & Conflict Management, 2021
• Texas A&M University College Station, TX, Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, Minor in English December 2015

Experience

• Central Texas Dispute Resolution Center/Dallas County Dispute Resolution Center/Dispute Resolution Center of Montgomery Volunteer Mediator & Observer June 2021-Present
• American Arbitration Association. Dallas, TX, Manager of ADR Services July 2020-Present