Named a Power Mediator by “The Hollywood Reporter, Esq.,” Alida Camp has mediated more than 300 disputes in areas such as entertainment, arts, employment and construction.
In addition to her private practice, Ms. Camp serves as mediator for:
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York,
- New York Supreme Court (Commercial Division),
- Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts,
- U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Ms. Camp is a mediator and arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association and FINRA (the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority), and a member of the roster of neutrals for CPR.
Ms. Camp has organized and presented programs on mediation and arbitration, (including mediation advocacy and breaking impasse) at bar associations, law firms, PLI, and not-for-profit organizations. She has lectured on mediation at Columbia University Law School, has trained graduate students at New York Law School in Small Claims Court mediations, and has conducted two-day mediation trainings for Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts.
A Fellow of the American Bar Association, Ms. Camp holds a J.D. degree with honors from the Columbia University School of Law and is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate with a B.A. in psychology from SUNY Binghamton.
“In mediation, my role is to bridge the interests of two opposing parties, to guide the conversation and the process to minimize or eliminate confrontation and ill will. I will seek to identify the middle ground and provide steps for each party to enact a reasonable solution.”
Fellow, American Bar Association
Member, ABA, Section of Dispute Resolution
Member, New York City Bar Association
Member, New York State Supreme Court Commercial Division ADR Advisory Committee
Quick Answers to Frequently Asked Questions!
Do i need a lawyer with Adr?
While attorneys assist parties in most mediations, you could mediate without a lawyer. I would recommend having a lawyer review any agreement reached that resolves the dispute.
The role of the mediator
A mediator is a trained professional who acts as a neutral facilitator during the mediation process. Mediation is a procedure where parties discuss disputes and the mediator—the impartial third party—helps them reach an agreeable settlement.
Choosing a Mediator
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Is ADR always the answer?
- ADR may not be suitable for every dispute, for example if the dispute involves a matter of public interest, it may be more appropriate to have a court judgment to set a precedent.
- Some agreements made at ADR may not be as easy to enforce as a court or tribunal order. In some cases this can be addressed by having the terms of an agreement made into orders by consent by a court or tribunal. You can also get legal advice or further information about other ways of making ADR agreements and decisions binding.
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ADR may not be suitable if there is very little prospect of a successful outcome, for example if one party refuses to, or is reluctant to, engage in ADR or if the relationship between the two parties has completely broken down. ADR may also not be relevant if there is an imbalance of power between the parties, i.e if there is a sole trader who is in a dispute with an international corporation.