Tobin Lay

Tobin Lay, JD, MBA, is the COO of Mediation Center, Inc., a facilitator, and a qualified neutral (civil and family mediator) under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice.

Tobin is passionate about improving communications and understanding around him and in empowering people to choose their own fates through collaborative problem-solving and mediation. He feels driven to enhance growth and satisfaction in others by recognizing and facilitating meaningful connections.

In addition to mediating cases, Tobin also teaches others to become mediators and/or to learn interest-based conflict resolution skills through Mediation Center, Inc., and as an occasional Adjunct Professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law; teaching Mediation, Negotiation, Theories of Conflict, and Organizational Conflict Management.

Mr. Lay also volunteers with Community Mediation Minnesota (CMM) as a member of its Board of Directors, where he promotes community mediation organizations in Minnesota. Mr. Lay previously worked as a public administrator, serving as City Administrator and/or other key roles for the Minnesota Cities of Landfall Village, Birchwood Village, and North St. Paul.