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Royal Alcazar of Seville

Meet the Mediation Team

Proud and Professional

Over 200 Years of Combined Experience!

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Jancy Libowitz, BLA

CEO
Mediation Coordinator
Professional Mediator (all areas)
English, Intermediate Spanish
Remote, US

With a Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts with an emphasis on Legal Studies (Pre-Law) from Barry University; a Certificate of Legal Administration from Humphrey's University; the completion of all core classes of Law from the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law; and, Florida Supreme Court Certifications in Dependency, Appellate, Family, and County Civil mediation, Jancy is a well rounded mediator. She has been mediating many cases, including Real Estate; Insurance; HOA; Probate; Family; Contract; Workplace; School, and Civil Disputes since 2010.

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Seema Thadhani, BHSc

Professional Mediator

Family/Domestic

County Civil/Small Claims

Circuit Civil

English, Hindi, Intermediate Spanish

Remote, US

With a Bachelor's Degree from Florida International University, Seema has been Florida Supreme Court Certified and mediating as a Circuit Civil, County, and Family Mediator since 2020. Her diverse practice areas and substantial mediation experience include business disputes, property damage, real estate, personal injury, divorce/custody/family matters, and elder care. Her insight and get-to-the-point approach have helped her clients find creative and innovative solutions to their challenges.

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Deborah Sharinn, Esq.

Professional Mediator
Family/Domestic
Employment/Workplace
Attorney
English
Remote, US

Deborah is an experienced private mediator and attorney.  Before completing her J.D. from Saint John's University School of Law, and passing the NY State Bar, her undergraduate work gained her a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology/Psychology. She now concentrates her efforts on assisting couples with all issues related to marriage and domestic partnerships; including dissolution, child custody, support and property division matters.

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Cristiane Martins S. Ordoñez, Esq.

Professional Mediator
Family/Domestic
International Attorney
Enghlish, Portuguese, Spanish
Remote, US

Cristiane is a collaborative lawyer licensed in Brazil, with more than 20 years of experience, working in international family cases. She is also a Family Mediator certified by the Supreme court of Florida. Fluent in Portuguese (native), Spanish and English, she works in family disputes and has more than 10 years of experience in ADR and ODR.


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Rula Ali, JD

Professional Mediator
Family/Domestic
County Civil/Small Claims
School/Special Education
English, Arabic, French
Remote, US

With a Juris Doctorate from Concord Law, Rula has completed Civil and Family Mediation training approved by the State Court Administrative Office of Michigan.  She has also recently completed training in Edlercare & Adult Guardianship Mediation. Rula's education is well-rounded and focused mostly on domestic and familial relationships and issues. She is known for being extremely passionate about bringing parties together and helping them communicate in positive and progressive ways, in order to reach a resolution.

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Banda Nadeau, Esq.

Professional Mediator
Family/Domestic
School/Education
Labor/Employment
Attorney
English
Remote, US

 After years of litigating in the courtroom, Banda became a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator. She is a problem solver who is committed to helping parties find the best solution possible to move forward with their lives.  Banda's philosophy is that Family Law is not a fight to see who wins, as no one wins in a courtroom.  She is a passionate advocate for mediation in order for the parties to take control of the outcome of their matter and resolve issues using a diplomatic and dignified approach. 

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Jonathan M. Hernandez, M.S., BITF

Professional Mediator
Family/Domestic
County Civil/Small Claims
School/Education
Labor/Employment
English
Remote, US

Having graduated from Creighton University with a Masters of Science in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, Jonathan decided to pursue conflict resolution consulting, and mediation as an independent contractor. This allowed him to mediate a multitude of cases over the last 15 years, ranging from issues in labor and employment to families going through divorce. His specialty is adapting to all types of conflicts, because no conflict or dispute is the same. Jonathan is always aiming to set his clients up for success.

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Carrie Ganci-Clodi, Esq.

Professional Mediator
Family/Domestic
Education
Attorney
English
Remote, US

With a J.D. from Valparaiso University Law School, Carrie Ganci-Clodi has served as a Director of Special Education in Illinois school districts and Special Education Cooperatives. In addition to her role in the educational sector, Ms. Ganci-Clodi is licensed to practice law in both Illinois and Indiana, and is formally trained in mediation. Carrie has provided in-person mediation services through the Kankakee and Iroquois County Court Systems since graduating law school; and, provides remote mediation services nationally.  Additionally, Carrie has taught for Olivet University since 2005.

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Adrienne M. Kalamba, BSc

Professional Mediator
County Civil/Small Claims
English, French, Lingala, Tshiluba
Intermediate Spanish
Remote, US

Adrienne possesses a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and three certificates: Dispute Resolution; Public Administration and Policy; and, Project Management. Originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Adrienne Mushiya Kalamba is a bilingual (English and French) Canadian mediator and author who now lives in the US. She is Florida Supreme Court Certified in Family & County Civil.

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Sahar Ebrahimi, LLB, MA.

Professional Mediator
Family/Domestic
County Civil/Small Claims
School/Education
Labor/Employment
International Attorney
English; Farsi
Remote, US

With an extensive education gained in the US and abroad, spanning 16 years, and earning more degrees than a group of professionals combined, Sahar is very experienced and prepared to perform neutral/non-biased negotiations in legal and family disputes of all areas. She has mediated a variety of cases in the family/divorce arena involving division of property, parenting plans, parent-teen disputes, and other inner family conflicts; and, many types of civil disputes, including landlord/tenant/evictions.

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Luciana Ulivi, Esq.

Professional Mediator
Family/Domestic
County Civil/Small Claims
International Attorney
English, Spanish
Remote, US

Luciana is originally from Argentina where she became an attorney for a recognized company; a professor at Buenos Aires University - School of Law for seven years; and, was certified as a mediator by the Ministry of Justice. She has expertise in small claims, divorce and family mediations. Luciana is bilingual; a native Spanish speaker.

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Deb Lukasiewicz, MSLP

Professional Mediator
Family/Domestic
English
Remote, US

With a Master's Degree of Science from Colorado State University, Deb has pursued a career in Alternative Dispute Resolution. Having completed mediation training and gained hands-on experience over the years, she specializes in a variety of domestic disputes; including divorce and court ordered parent coordination and decision making. Deb also has experience in faith-based mediations. Because she is TBRI certified through the Karen Purvis Institute of Child Development, and has unique knowledge of how the trauma of divorce affects children. She uses this effectively in assisting parties in coming to decisions of adjusted schedules, new routines, new traditions and new family dynamics.

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Joshua Peterson, PHR

Professional Mediator
Family/Domestic
English
Remote, US

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Bonnie Massien, LLB

Professional Mediator
Family/Domestic
County Civil/Small Claims
English
Remote, US

With a Bachelor's Degree in Business Law from UCLA, Bonnie very early on turned toward Alternative Dispute Resolution. She is a professional mediator with over 30 years of experience under her belt. Bonnie also works with the Gould School of Law at USC as a mediation coach. She has successfully mediated cases in the areas of Family Law; Landlord/Tenant; Contracts; Unlawful Detainers; trusts and estates, all aspects of corporate issues; and, many others. As a 3rd party neutral, she excels in understanding clients’ disputes and determining the proper resolve with understanding and compassion.

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Sharon Dolak

Professional Mediator (all areas)

ICF Certified Master Coach

Arbitrator

English

Remote, US

With an educational background in Healthcare from Texas Woman's University, Sharon pursued an education in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). She has completed the Mediation Dynamics training that satisfies the standards of the Texas Mediation Trainers Roundtable and Texas Mediator Credentialing Association. She now possesses the highest credentials for mediators in the state of Texas. She is trained in the fields of family dynamics, child development, family law, workplace, and juvenile detention, as specified by Texas law. Sharon is also a trained arbitrator, and a certified master coach.

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Scott D. Brand, B.S.B.M.

Professional Mediator
Family/Domestic
County Civil/Small Claims
English
Remote, US

With a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Fort Lewis College, Scott pursued an education in Dispute Resolution. Since completing his trainings, he has been helping people resolve conflict for the past eight years in multiple states across the US.  Scott believes he empowers people by assisting them in resolving their issues, in a meaningful and impactful way, leading them to live with less conflict and more self-determination. He has a high settlement rate; always remains impartial and unbiased; and prides himself on clarity and accuracy.

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Margaret (Meg) Alfonso, Esq.

Professional Mediator
Family/Domestic
County Civil/Small Claims
Attorney
English
Remote, US

Meg Alfonso, an attorney licensed in Florida and Oklahoma (associate status), was certified as a Court-appointed Family Law Mediator via the Oklahoma Supreme Court in 1996.  Having worked in the general practice of law as well as litigation, she has mediated intermittently throughout her career and has a passion for the mediation process. She is an empathetic person by nature, having a personal stake in both the resolution of issues as well as the satisfaction of the parties with her performance.

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