• J.D., University of California, Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, CA (1996)
• B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz, Phi Beta Kappa, College Honors (1990)

• Board of Directors, The Mediation Society (2015-2019)
• Co-Chair of the ABA Committee on Mediator Ethical Guidance (Present)
• Appointed Member, ABA Committee on Mediator Ethical Guidance (2015-present)
• Member, ABA Section of Litigation (2014-present)
• Member, Alameda County Bar Association, San Francisco Bar Association (Ethics Committee),
• Contra Costa County Bar Association (2015-Present)
• Member, ABA Section of Dispute Resolution (2014-present)
• Member, California Dispute Resolution Council (CDRC) (2014-Present)
• Mediator/Arbitrator Member, Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM)
• Guest Lecturer, Mediation Advocacy, University of California, (2015, 2016)

With a multi-faceted career spanning work as a casualty and coverage attorney,  insurance claims person, underwriter, and executive, Rachel brings a wellrounded perspective to all of her mediations. She has worn many hats in the dispute resolution process including serving as: decision-maker, mediator, counsel of record, party representative, plaintiff, and insurance executive with final settlement authority. This breadth gives her a deep understanding of the factors that motivate the parties involved to settle their cases. In the mediator role, Rachel is adept at building rapport with both sides through candid communications. Her expertise in property, liability, automobile coverage, regulatory compliance, and good faith claim handling has been particularly beneficial in working through insurance-related matters.

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