Mediator
Laura Lorber
Website: LauraLorberJD.com
๐California
Able to work with clients in California
A little about Laura
Laura Lorber believes that every conflict offers a chance to model and teachโgiving families a lasting legacy of learning to navigate challenges with understanding, resilience, and care for future generations.
This philosophy guides her work as an MC3 Certified Mediator, Parenting Coordinator, Certified Co-Parenting Specialist, and Program for Infant-Toddler Care (PITC) Fellow. Laura brings a deeply reflective and facilitative approach to complex family matters, including high-conflict co-parenting, interpersonal violence, and elder care.
Certifications
Education, Training & Certifications
First Certified, University of San Diego, School of Law โ Spring 2007
AFCC Parenting Coordination Fundamentals โ December 2025
The Co-Parenting Specialist Training Program โ September 2025
NCRC Facilitated Dialogue โ August 2024
Mediating the Determination of Child Support โ May 2024
Mediation and Conflict Resolution, Ken Cloke โ Spring 2024
Divorce 101 & Drafting Settlements โ February 2024
Domestic Violence and Family Law โ October 2023
Southern California Family Mediation Accreditation โ September 2023
Pet Custody Mediator Accreditation โ July 2023
Theory and Practice of Mediation, National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) โ February 2022
Conflict Resolution & Management
Essential Partners (formerly Public Conversations Project), multiple trainings:
Taking Dialogue to Work: Leading from the Heart โ October 2008
Crafting Questions with Purpose and Impact โ November 2009
The Power of Dialogue (40-hour certificate) โ Spring 2011
Large-Scale & Multi-Party Facilitation
Technology of Participation (ToP) โ October 2007
International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) (40-hour certificate) โ February 2008
Restorative Justice
San Diego Restorative Justice Mediation Program (SD RJMP)
(40-hour certificate) โ May 2022
Conflict Resolution Within Families
Program for Infant-Toddler Care (PITC) โ Fully Certified
โCulture, Family and Providersโ โ August 2018
Testimonials
Laura was awesome. I highly recommend her. Knowledgeable and caring, efficient and fair. - Lucas W
I am a business owner who had a conflict with a client, I got some help from Laura. She provided me with a plan and a process that got me paid in full. At the end of the issue both me and the client concluded our business amicably. I highly recommend Laura for any conflict resolution. Not only is she professional but is a sweet and kind person - Tom F
I don't know if you believe in God, but I believe in God. And I believe God put me in this Zoom room today. - A CoParent