Introduction
Kim Deck was at the forefront of the mediation movement starting as a full-time mediator and fact-finder in 1989. Having shadowed employment mediators and studied resolution techniques early in her career, she developed a passion for resolving specifically employment cases. Since then, she has mediated almost every type of employment dispute including single plaintiff, PAGA, and class action. In addition to often being selected in emotionally charged matters, her experience also includes breach of contract disputes in the entertainment industry.
Kim has successfully settled the vast majority of more than 4,000 plus cases and receives high praise from both plaintiff and defense counsel for being open-minded, objective, responsive, and tenacious in facilitating settlements. Litigants often comment on her personal concern for their client's interests and feelings, her persistence in following up with the parties, and her creative solutions in dealing with the issues.
One client commented, "Kim is a no-nonsense mediator who has settled every case my firm has brought to her. She is masterful, consistently demonstrating the right combination of legal knowledge, aggression, empathy, and honest communication to achieve amazing results." Another client commented, "I am always impressed with Kim's ability to fashion a creative solution."
Practice Areas
Hobbies & Interests
In her spare time, Kim enjoys spending time with her husband and their two children as well as skiing, hiking traveling, and is fluent in Italian.
Website
http://www.ondeckmediation.com
Testimonials
"Kim Deck is by far my favorite mediator! She is always my first choice!!"
- Attorney on an Employment Wage & Hour case
"Ms. Deck continued to work with the parties after the mediation session in an effort to reach settlement."
- Attorney on an Employment Wrongful Termination matter
"Kim as always was an exceptional mediator."
- Attorney on an Employment Wage Hour Class Action Matter
"Kim Deck is great; understands the issues, cuts to the chase, and pushes both sides when they need to be pushed. "
- Partner at a Top Firm Specializing in Employment Matters
"Kim did a good job getting to know my client, making her feel at ease in a situation that was emotionally very stressful for client. She also got us to a figure that made sense for client quite efficiently."
- Attorney on an Employment Sexual Harassment Matter
"We appreciated how the mediator focused the parties on the real issues and cut to the chase without rushing the process."
- Attorney on an Employment/Discrimination Dispute
"My clients and I are always pleasantly surprised, happy, relieved, and pleased after ending a mediation with Kim. She artfully and delicately cuts to the heart of the claims and defenses. In every mediation I've had with her, her calm attitude, concern for the client, and overall demeanor allowed my clients to feel heard, but more importantly able to listen and understand why settlement is sometimes the best option."
- Attorney on a Personal Injury Sexual Assault case
"I've mediated two sexual harassment cases with Kim and she has done a great job on both. She's open, honest, and able to connect with the victims and handle delicate issues with grace. I will be using her again."
- Founder of an Employment Law Firm in Orange County
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