There is not much Ann has not seen during her 30 years as a successful employment and business/commercial trial lawyer. As an associate, partner, and rainmaker she has tried, arbitrated, and mediated hundreds of cases throughout the country and implemented many in-house ADR programs for clients.
While in practice, she earned the respect of clients, colleagues, and opposing counsel for having a keen sense of the strengths and weaknesses of cases. Critically assessing the evidence, witnesses, and the law, she envisioned how each side would try their cases and utilized the information to develop trial and resolution strategies. As a full-time mediator, Ann is known to use this approach going above and beyond in preparing as if she was the trial lawyer on the case in each room. Depending on the complexity of the matter, she may have several pre-mediation mini-sessions and calls to formulate a framework for the mediation session in order to maximize the probability of settlement. She also is known to create a sensitive and respectful atmosphere so the parties gain trust in her and the process.
Many describe Ann as a patient and focused mediator who has extensive knowledge of the law and possesses unmatched skills and works tirelessly to obtain a resolution for the parties. One attorney said, “ Ann is a top-tier mediator. She has a knowledgeable and calming presence, and is persuasive on both sides.”
Ann enjoys gardening, baking, hiking, yoga, reading, painting and interior design.
"Ann understood my client and acted accordingly. Ann was intuitive and insightful in dealing with a client who did not want to settle."
- Attorney on an Employment PAGA matter
"Ann Kotlarski is terrific. "
- Attorney on an Employment Hostile Environment case
"Ann went the extra mile for my client. She uses her extensive and practical knowledge of the law to compliment her approach to get the job done."
- Attorney on an Employment/Wrongful Termination dispute
"Ann's hard work and skill are truly appreciated and unmatched in the industry."
- Attorney on an Employment Wrongful Termination Dispute
"She had excellent knowledge of the law and practical experience. This helped my client understand the realities of litigating vs. settlement."
- Attorney on an Employment Wrongful Termination Dispute
"Being persistent and patient."
- Attorney on an Employment FMLA Dispute
"Continued to work with all parties after our scheduled mediation to move us closer to resolution. Very knowledgeable. Very interested in our matter."
- Attorney on an Employment/Discrimination Dispute
"This was another very tough case and Ann did a remarkable job on it. We thankful for her focus and diligence in getting it done. "
- Attorney on an Employment Whistleblower Wrongful Termination Matter
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