RELATES | RESPECTS | RESOLVES
Choosing a neutral is one of the most important decisions you will make in litigation. Tailoring the neutral’s expertise, style, personality to the particular dispute is one of the major benefits of alternative dispute resolution. In today’s litigious environment, that choice alone enhances confidence in the process and result.
Marisa Ratinoff brings energy and creativity to resolving every dispute. She also brings an in-depth knowledge of employment law. For over 25 years, Marisa engaged in private practice specializing in employment law. Her practice included the full range of individual and complex matters, including class action and multi-party disputes. Marisa started her mediation and arbitration practice during her private practice years and continues today as a full-time mediator and arbitrator.
Marisa has mediated and arbitrated as a neutral, an advocate, and a party. Such depth of experience allows her to quickly discern the legal issues in dispute and understand all perspectives involved. Marisa has distinguished herself for her ability to think outside the box and to relate to both parties and counsel.
Marisa has mediated and arbitrated cases throughout California and has been selected as a neutral in both national and international employment disputes.
Marisa is a Distinguished Fellow of the International Academy of Mediators and a Member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals and has been recognized in the area of Alternative Dispute Resolution by Super Lawyers since 2022.