Harassment & Discrimination Mediation & Arbitration Services

Experienced, Fair, and Focused on Resolution

Why ADR for Harassment & Discrimination Cases?

Harassment and discrimination claims present high emotional stakes, complex legal frameworks, and significant reputational risk. Whether the case arises under FEHA, Title VII, the ADA, or other statutes, mediation and arbitration offer a confidential, streamlined, and less adversarial alternative to courtroom litigation.

Alireza Alivandivafa brings over 17 years of legal experience—including work as both plaintiff’s and defense counsel—and deep subject-matter knowledge of employment law. As a panel mediator and arbitrator with the AAA, C.D. Cal, and ResolveLA, Alireza is uniquely positioned to resolve even the most challenging harassment and discrimination disputes.

What Attorneys Need to Know (and Why It Matters):

• Navigating Multiple Legal Frameworks

• Discrimination and harassment claims can involve:

• FEHA (Cal. Gov. Code §§ 12940–12952)

• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act

• ADA, ADEA, and state equivalents

• FMLA and CFRA

• Leave and USERRA

• Hostile work environment, quid pro quo harassment

• Protected categories: race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, and more

➡ Why it matters: Alireza’s deep fluency in these overlapping federal and state statutes ensures the legal theories and defenses are properly evaluated—resulting in a more informed, successful resolution.

Confidentiality & Reputational Protection

• Mediation and arbitration are protected under:

• California Evidence Code §§ 1115–1128

• Federal Rule of Evidence 408

• AAA and ICDR confidentiality rules

➡ Why it matters: These cases often involve allegations that can damage a company’s brand, morale, and shareholder value. ADR preserves privacy while ensuring a fair process for all parties.

Emotional Intelligence & Procedural Control

• Alleged victims may be retraumatized by litigation

• Companies risk public fallout even without liability

• Attorneys need a neutral who can manage both legal and emotional dynamics

➡ Why it matters: Alireza combines legal expertise with compassion and psychological insight to help parties move beyond impasse and achieve closure.

Settlement Structuring & Risk Mitigation

Key issues include:

• Monetary damages (emotional distress, back pay/front pay)

• Injunctive relief (policy changes, training, reassignments)

• Non-monetary terms (letters of reference, NDAs, internal investigations)

• Taxation of awards (W-2 vs. 1099)

• EEOC or DFEH right-to-sue coordination

➡ Why it matters: Structuring a clear, court-approvable settlement helps clients avoid costly delays or rejections in post-mediation enforcement.

Flexibility to Meet Legal Teams Where They Are

• Remote mediations available via Zoom

• In-person sessions in Los Angeles, San Diego, or nationwide

• Multilingual services (English, French, German)

• Sensitive to cultural context and DEI implications

➡ Why it matters: Harassment and discrimination cases often require nuance, trust, and adaptability. Alireza’s approach is client-centered and culturally informed.

• Arbitration When Finality Is Needed

• When parties seek a binding resolution, arbitration can:

• Narrow discovery to avoid unnecessary exposure

• Offer private hearings and sealed records

• Deliver a final award enforceable under the FAA & CAA

• Involve selection of a neutral experienced in employment law and sensitive issues

➡ Why it matters: Alireza has been trusted to arbitrate complex employment cases, and his calm, fair, and neutral presence ensures confidence in the outcome.

Why Attorneys Choose Alireza

• 17+ years of trial and employment law experience

• Dual perspective: plaintiffs and defense

• AAA panel arbitrator + mediator with extensive ADR training

• Empathetic and efficient: trauma-informed and focused on closure

• Experienced in systemic harassment and DEI-sensitive claims

• Trusted by in-house counsel, plaintiffs’ firms, and carriers alike

Book Mediation or Arbitration Now

Whether you're managing a highly sensitive Title VII claim or a multi-party FEHA action, Alireza brings the clarity, legal expertise, and human understanding necessary for resolution.

Ready to Resolve?

Whether you're early in litigation or preparing for trial, Alireza offers the clarity, calm, and subject-matter experience to resolve wrongful termination disputes efficiently.

Request to schedule Mediation, Arbitration or Inquire About Availability & Fee Schedule below.