I assist lawyers and their clients resolve their conflicts, as a technical Barrister and a non -court dispute resolution expert.
I am an advanced trained mediator (NMAS) specialist, advanced trained collaborative coach, FDRP and arbitrator. I am a social and emotional intelligence coach (SEIQ – ISEI).
I have completed the Negotiation, Leadership and How to Handle Difficult Conversations at Harvard Law School, Program on Negotiation, Boston, USA, which is forms the basis for conflict resolution processes.
I accept briefs in Medical Negligence, Institutional Abuse Administrative Law (Housing, Discrimination) and Inquests.
Practice Areas
Advanced Trained Mediator Specialist: I meet with clients for pre-mediation to understand their interests and needs and speak with lawyers prior to the mediation to build rapport and understand the issues that require negotiating. I assist clients workshop their opening statement in mediation to ensure it builds rapport and trust and frame the mediation positively, to set the tone for further negotiations.
Areas of Mediation:
- Family law (all areas)
- Personal injury (all areas)
- Wills and Estates
- Employment
- Commercial
Mediation Panels
- Supreme & District Courts
- Family Law Settlement Service
- Department of Communities and Justice
- Immediation (online)
Family Law – Non Court Dispute Resolution Expert: I assist clients and their lawyers reach agreements that will ‘stick’ by utilising technical (legal expertise) and skills learned through conflict and communication training (advanced mediation, collaboration and Harvard Law School), life experience and social and emotional intelligence training.
Personal Injury & Inquests: Barrister and Mediator: I was employed in Specialist medical practices for 15 years, prior to law, where I attended theatre and learned the intricacies of medicine, medical culture, terminology and processes. I am briefed as a Barrister in medical negligence, institutional abuse and Inquests, where I understand the intersect between law and medicine to obtain successful outcomes. I assist lawyers and clients resolve disputes as a mediator in personal injury claims.
Administrative Law (NCAT): I represent the Land and Housing Corporation in housing disputes and represent clients in anti-discrimination claims.
Criminal and/or Local Court Offences: Barrister: I am on the Legal Aid Summary and Indictable Panels and also accepts private briefs in District and Local Court matters, including DV and traffic offences.
Certified Social and Emotional Intelligence Coach (SEIQ): Lawyers, Barristers & Law Firms
Leadership in Law: Harvard Law School and Diploma of Leadership and Management
Next Steps
Contact me at louise.mathias@sydneybarrister.net.au or (02) 9336 5399.
If you would like to know more about my commitment to excellence and quality service, please Request a copy of her Service Charter Guarantee and Client Satisfaction Survey or download the forms from my LinkedIn profile
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