Shahrad Milanfar
Mediator & Counselor at Law, Partner at

Becherer Kannett & Schweitzer

Websites:

• http://www.mediate.com/mediator/details.cfm?id=16450

I'm a Partner at Becherer Kannett & Schweitzer. My career has been based on helping ease my clients' burdens by efficiently and effectively resolving their legal problems.

I have handled cases throughout the State of California. I gained courtroom and trial experience, through my work as a civil litigation attorney and District Attorney, prosecuting criminal cases.

I represent my clients in a thorough, effective, and efficient manner. My cases are always analyzed from both sides. They are also analyzed on tactical and technical level. This approach ensures that the best litigation plan is implemented for clients on a case-by-case basis.

I use a similar approach in mediating cases. The mediations process must be analyzed on a number of different levels. To successfully mediate a case, we have to focus on the following factors: Human, Business, and Legal. Without the primary focus, the possibility of settlement is remote. If you want to solve your legal problems view the video profile and then, start here: www.mediate.com/mediator/in.cfm?mid=16450

I am also an adjunct professor at Golden Gate University Law School, teaching Trial Advocacy and coaching the mock trial team. I have participated, as a faculty member, in the National Institute for Trial Advocacy's Western Regional Trial Skills and Deposition Skills Program.

I have conducted mediation training sessions for new mediators to help them better understand and implement the mediation process.

I was the reviewer for the NITA publication: PowerPoint(r) 2003 for Professors.

Honors:

Instructor: National Institute of Trial Advocacy, Mediator: Center for Human Development Golden Gate University School of Law Volunteer of The Year Award, 2002; Coach of the GGU SFTLA Mock Trial Competition Champions, 2002; National Trial Competition: Western Regional Champions, 1997-1998; Justice Lewis F. Powell Jr./American College of Trial Lawyers, Medal for Excellence in Advocacy, 1998; Criminal Litigation Award, GGU, 1997-1998; Pillsbury, Madison & Sutro Scholarship Award, 1998; NITA, Advocates Association Scholarship Award, 1998

Mediation, Litigation, Problem Solving, and Teaching

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Mediation training with Steven Rosenberg Mediation (55hrs) & Center for Human Development (30 hrs)

Golden Gate University School of Law: Obtained a JD with a specialization certificate in Litigation

University of California, Santa Cruz: Obtained a BA in Politics