After 30 years as a successful employment and business/commercial trial lawyer, Ann brings her wealth of experience and skills to JW to serve as an arbitrator and mediator. In her 3 decades as an associate, partner and rainmaker she has tried, arbitrated, and mediated hundreds of cases and implemented many in house ADR programs for clients.
In practice, she earned the respect of her clients, colleagues and opposing counsel for her philosophy of limited discovery with a goal towards early resolution. As a result, she was often asked to give presentations in conflict avoidance and serve as a neutral fact finder. Ann states "I understand the emotional dynamics of conflict for both sides. One of my goals as a mediator is to create an atmosphere of frank and open communication between the parties, demonstrating active listening and remaining courteous at all times. In addition, arbitration plays an important role in the finality of cases, as an arbitrator I help the parties narrow down the issues to a point where resolution may be possible."
One plaintiff attorney stated, "Ann has a down to earth mediation style; during session we appreciated her experience and feedback and most of all her tenacity."
Ann enjoys gardening, baking, hiking, yoga, reading, painting and interior design.
"We completed a mediation yesterday with Ann Kotlarski and wanted to let Judicate West know how pleased both my client and I were with her presentation and the handling of the issues. This was not a big dollar case however; my client was appreciative of her knowledge and expertise she brought to the proceedings."
- Attorney on an Employment/Discrimination Dispute
"Ms. Kotlarski was candid, but in a way that was diplomatic. Her honesty gave her credibility with our client and her background in defense helped our client understand issues he was focused on."
- Attorney on an Employment Sexual Harassment Matter
"Ms. Kotlarski was very patient and handled the communication between the parties very well that allowed the case to settle. She stuck with us after the mediation was over."
- Attorney on a Wage & Hour Class Action Dispute
"I think Ann Kotlarski is one of the best mediators I have worked with in my long career as an
attorney.
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- Attorney on a Personal Injury Sexual Assault case
"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
"Ann is a top-tier mediator from my perspective. She has a knowledgeable and calming presence, and is persuasive on both sides, while remaining respectful."
- Attorney on an Employment Disability matter
"Ann has great credibility as a defense firm trial lawyer. That definitely helps our evaluation of a potential verdict in the matter."
- Attorney on an Employment Wrongful Termination Dispute
"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
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