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Kathryn N. Richter, Esq.

Independent Arbitrator and Mediator

Kathryn Richter is an independent arbitrator and mediator, with over 30 years experience resolving complex commercial, construction, professional liability, real estate, employment, insurance, product liability, personal injury, product design and manufacturing, intellectual property interests, insolvency and tort matters. With a long history as both an advocate and neutral in domestic and international disputes, Ms. Richter focuses on managing the dispute resolution process to limit time, cost, and risk. Kathryn's history as an advocate, arbitrator, mediator, and special master includes resolution of disputes at the transaction, pre-litigation, litigation and appellate stages. With expertise in business and law, she brings a unique understanding of the risk paradigm that garners buy-in and facilitates resolution. Ms. Richter has successfully managed hundreds of high-stakes, multi-party disputes to resolution, with attentive preparation, a pro-active style and dedication to the resolution process. Court admissions include California; U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit; U.S. District Court for the Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California, the Supreme Court of the United States, and numerous pro hac vice admissions. Ms. Richter is a contributor to the domestic and international ADR communities; while based in San Francisco, she is available for appointment in any location.

San Francisco Based

 Richter ADR, LLC

Practice Areas & Case Experience

EducatioN and Training

JD, 1981, University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

BA, 1977, University of California, Berkeley, CA, with Honors & Distinction

Basic and Advanced Mediator & Arbitrator Trainings

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Licensed in California, 1981; Bar Registration #100129

U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit; U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California 

Supreme Court of the United States

Bar and Court Admissions (current)

 Past/Present Affiliations

* Distinguished Neutral,International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution (CPR)

      *  Mediation Committee

       *  Transactions Committee

* Contra Costa County Bar Association ADR Executive Committee Board Member

* ABA: Forum on Construction Law; and, Section of Dispute Resolution 

* The Mediation Society

* Northern California International Arbitration Club

* Arbitral Women

* Licensed Real Estate Broker, California