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Tobin Lay

Tobin Lay

Mediation Center, Inc.
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Tobin Lay, JD, MBA

Divorce & Family Mediator | Community & Organizational Conflict Resolution | Minnesota
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Overview

Tobin Lay is a Minnesota-based mediator and facilitator, serving as a Qualified Neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. He helps individuals, families, organizations, and communities resolve conflict through structured, interest-based mediation.

As Executive Director of Mediation Center, he leads mediation, facilitation, and training initiatives focused on communication, collaboration, and durable agreements. His combined background in law, business, and public administration allows him to guide complex disputes with both strategic insight and practical understanding.
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Mediation Approach

Tobin Lay uses an interest-based, facilitative mediation style, helping parties:
• Improve communication and mutual understanding
• Identify underlying interests and priorities
• Explore practical, forward-looking solutions
• Maintain control over decision-making

His process is designed to support collaborative problem-solving, particularly in emotionally complex or multi-party disputes.
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Mediation Focus Areas

Tobin Lay is regularly retained for:

Divorce & Family Mediation

  • Divorce and separation
  • Child custody and parenting plans
  • Parenting time and co-parenting disputes

Business & Workplace Conflicts

  • Contract and partnership disputes
  • Workplace and organizational conflict
  • Communication and team-related disputes

Community & Multi-Party Disputes

  • Neighborhood and community conflicts
  • Multi-party stakeholder disputes
  • Public sector and municipal conflicts

Professional Background

  • Executive Director, Mediation Center
  • Adjunct Professor, Mitchell Hamline School of Law (Mediation, Negotiation, Conflict Theory, Organizational Conflict Management)
  • Former City Administrator (multiple Minnesota municipalities)
  • Board Member, Community Mediation Minnesota

Credentials

  • Qualified Neutral under Rule 114 (Minnesota)
  • J.D., Mitchell Hamline School of Law
  • M.B.A., Hamline University (International Management)
  • B.S., University of Phoenix (Business Management)

Publications

  • The Human Touch: Why Mediation Thrives When Parties Share the Same Room - Mediate.com

Geographic Scope

  • Minneapolis–Saint Paul metro area
  • Statewide Minnesota mediation services
  • Virtual mediation available

Ideal Cases

  • Divorce and custody disputes requiring structured communication
  • Community or neighborhood conflicts involving multiple stakeholders
  • Organizational and workplace disputes requiring facilitation
  • Public sector or municipal conflicts

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