Dispute resolution outside the courtroom by an arbitrator and mediator skilled in complex commercial, insurance and reinsurance transactions.
About Mandel Arbitration and Mediation
Lorraine D. Mandel
Lorraine D. Mandel is a neutral arbitrator and mediator with over 35 years of experience as a trusted legal advisor to senior business executives of global Fortune 500 public companies. As a former General Counsel to leading global insurance companies, she has earned recognition for expertise in the fields of corporate and private equity transactions, insurance and reinsurance, capital markets, and general business transactions.
Lorraine’s dispute resolution experience covers a wide range of commercial, securities and insurance-related disputes, both domestically and internationally.
Her work as an arbitrator and mediator is focused on depth in legal and risk analysis, negotiation strategy and creative thought, to engender trust and successfully avoid time-consuming litigation.
She is a sought after speaker for continuing legal education conferences on such topics as US securities law developments, mergers and acquisitions, and D&O insurance.
“I found Ms. Mandel to be highly qualified, professional and an effective communicator between two sides….The parties were able to work through some difficult issues to resolve the legal action. I have worked with many mediators through the New York County court system and found Ms. Mandel to be one of the best the court has to offer.”
Counsel for New York State agency.
“We have passed your invoice along to our client, with a message that was one of my father’s favorite sayings – a bargain at any price!”
Litigation Partner, National Law Firm.
“Lorrie, Thank you again for everything, you managed the moods and egos of our clients brilliantly during the sessions! I look forward to working with you further!”
Partner, New York Metropolitan Area Law Firm
“I have concentrated my 45 years of practice around litigation and the recent uptick of mediations and arbitrations used to resolve litigation. I had the pleasure of participating in a Mediation with Ms. Mandel as the mediator. I was impressed by Ms. Mandel’s talent, as well as her command of the facts and arguments asserted by both parties. Perhaps more importantly, Ms. Mandel’s stamina and drive resulted in the resolution of the mediation to the satisfaction of all concerned.”
Litigation Partner, Former Village Attorney for Valley Stream New York
“Lorraine’s expertise in mediation is clearly evident but it is her willingness to work hard and her dedication to the craft that sets her apart.”
Commissioner of Human Resources, Westchester County, New York.
“I have known Lorraine for over 40 years and I know her to be a skilled advocate in her areas of expertise. I would not hesitate to recommend her for ADR services as she will provide the highest degree of professionalism and ethics to help ensure that all parties will receive a fair and balanced hearing.”
Jill Wine-Banks
Former Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, American Bar Association; former General Counsel, United States Army; and former corporate Vice-President of Motorola and Maytag Companies