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The Law Studio of Nance L. Schick is a holistic, integrative practice that focuses on business, employment, and ethno-religious conflicts. Nance is a former Human Resources Supervisor/Employee Relations Representative and was trained in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), and International Center for Ethno-Religious Mediation (ICERM). She currently serves in a consultative status as ICERM's Main Representative to the United Nations. She is also creator of the Third Ear Conflict Resolution Program and author of DIY CONFLICT RESOLUTION: SEVEN CHOICES AND FIVE ACTIONS OF A MASTER.

THE LAW STUDIO OF NANCE L. SCHICK, New York, NY, Attorney/Arbitrator/Mediator (Jun. 2003 to date).

Represent pro se plaintiffs in mediation of discrimination cases filed in the UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT - SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK. Mediated and judged ABA Mediation Advocacy Competition, 17 years after participating as a student. Mediated FINRA Mediation Competition. Coached new mediators for MediateArt program at VOLUNTEER LAWYERS FOR THE ARTS. Also coached Self-Expression and Leadership Program at LANDMARK WORLDWIDE. Resolved small claims court action for $1.00 and an apology. Facilitated resolution of MUSIC VIDEO PRODUCTION dispute and created foundation for future projects among the parties previously considering litigation. Mediated hundreds of employment disputes for FORTUNE 500 corporation. Negotiated numerous advertising, media, player, and staff contracts in minor league pro sport.

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO, Buffalo, NY, J.D./Certificates in Government Law (Education, Tax)(May 2001). UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE, Louisville, KY, B.S., Education/Sport Administration (Dec. 1995)

Our approach has been called transformative and narrative, if not a combination of both. My goal is to empower all parties in the process to resolve conflicts powerfully, regardless of the agreements we might or might not reach together. Please see the Introduction to Third Ear Conflict Resolution video for more information:

Our general fee is $300.00 per hour, but half-day and full-day rates can be discussed. A $300.00 initial deposit is required. No cancellation fee if notified at least five days prior to the scheduled mediation date. Charges for preparatory time are non-refundable. There is no charge for postponement.

Licensed to practice law in State of New York (Feb. 2002). Also admitted to practice before SDNY (May 2017; EDNY pending).