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With over 30 years’ experience as a practicing business litigator, Rande Sotomayor knows that the life expectancy of a lawsuit – not to mention the cost – is usually far greater than most parties expect.  As a practicing mediator and arbitrator since 2004, Rande has assisted parties and counsel in conserving resources through dispute resolution processes that keep them out of court or get them out of court, and allow them control over the process and the ultimate solution.. Focused on solving problems and assisting parties in finding win-win solutions to conflict, Rande is determined to do whatever it takes to keep the dispute resolution process alive.  She has the ability to develop the rapport that is critical to working with clients and lawyers, as well as the practical experience of working cases from the earliest stages through trial and appeal, in California state and federal courts. Each case commands her full attention and efforts, and, simply put, Rande gets the job done.

George Steele is an attorney with offices in Pasadena and La Canada Flintridge. He represents a broad range of clients in unique and complex matters requiring creative approaches. His breadth of experience enhances his ability to embrace a wide range of issues and to think "outside of the box" when fashioning a solution.. Prior to starting his own law firm, Mr. Steele gained expertise and became a highly effective litigation and patent attorney at a various law firms in California and Maryland, both large and small. Before entering private practice, Mr. Steele honed his patent skills at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and his trials skills at the Office of the Los Angeles Public Defender. He now brings his passion, determination and know-how to representing clients in the areas of Intellectual Property, Criminal Law and Complex Litigation Matters.  As a former certified NFL Contract Advisor, Mr. Steele is also adept at handling issues that arise in Sports Law.  Mr. Steele is also a Hearing Examiner for the Los Angeles Police Department, adjudicating disciplinary matters on behalf of officers and the Department.. Before joining the world of law, Mr. Steele was a Naval Aviator in the United States Marine Corps, flying CH-46 assault helicopters. He was also an engineer on the Titan IV expendable launch vehicle program, specializing in payload-to-launch vehicle integration.. Mr. Steele received his Juris Doctor from the University of California –Los Angeles School of Law and his Bachelors of Aerospace Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He is admitted to practice law in the state of California, the United States District Court for the Central and Eastern Districts of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.. Mr. Steele is married to Callie Steele, who specializes in federal criminal defense, and the father of three athletic sons.  He is also a member of the Board of Directors for Pacific Crest Drum and Bugle Corps.. Mr. Steele's goal is to develop long-term relationships with clients by becoming intimate with their needs and assisting them beyond the requirements of a single case.

Deborah Saxe is a mediator and arbitrator who specializes in labor and employment law disputes.  Before becoming a full-time neutral, she practiced labor and employment law at Jones Day, Heller Ehrman, and Seyfarth Shaw for more than 30 years and was widely recognized as one of the best in the business.  Ms. Saxe is attentive to detail, a quick study, prepared, personable, approachable, articulate, creative, and flexible.  As a mediator, she has demonstrated that she is strong, good at listening and reading people, and a tenacious closer.  She has an unparalleled grasp of the legal issues and knows how a case will appear to a judge and jury.  As an arbitrator, she is fair, practical, unflappable, and not afraid to make tough decisions.