“Every detail was thoughtfully executed. We’re thrilled with the outcome.”
When workplace conflict becomes complicated, having the right mediator can make all the difference. Founding attorney Jack Schaedel brings a calm, deliberate approach to difficult employment disputes, helping attorneys and their clients assess their options, navigate uncertainty, and move toward resolution. If you’re facing a dispute now, Jack is ready to help you take the next step.
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Jack Schaedel’s commitment to conflict resolution began long before he became a lawyer. As a teenager, he volunteered at a community mediation center and grew up hearing about his father’s work as a union negotiator. That early exposure sparked a lifelong interest in helping people navigate conflict.
After earning his law degree from UCLA and spending more than 30 years practicing employment law on both sides of the “v.,” Jack has developed a rare combination of legal knowledge, advocacy experience, and training as a mediator and arbitrator. That depth of experience gives Jack a sophisticated understanding of the laws underlying complex employment disputes. He understands not only the legal issues at the heart of a dispute, but also how those issues can shape the risks, opportunities, and potential outcomes for everyone involved.
Jack has represented employers and employees, litigated high-stakes employment matters, and completed advanced mediation training at Pepperdine’s Straus Institute. Today, he brings that experience to his work as a full-time mediator and arbitrator, helping parties navigate complex employment disputes with insight, persistence, and a genuine commitment to finding a way forward.
Whether resolving a dispute that has already reached litigation, serving as a neutral decision-maker, or helping organizations in Southern California address conflict before it escalates, Jack brings legal knowledge, sound judgment, and a thoughtful, human approach to every matter. Explore his areas of service:
Jack brings extensive employment law experience and a reputation for integrity, preparation, and fair-minded judgment to every arbitration. He gives each party a full and fair opportunity to be heard, carefully evaluates the facts and applicable law, and is prepared to make the decisions necessary to resolve the dispute. His clear, reasoned written awards address the key facts and legal issues, providing parties with a thoughtful and definitive resolution.
Many workplace disputes begin long before a lawsuit is filed. WORC provides consulting services to help organizations identify and address conflict early, before it becomes costly, disruptive, or entrenched. Jack works with leaders and organizations to improve communication, address underlying tensions, and develop practical strategies to resolve conflict, strengthen workplace relationships, and prevent disputes from escalating.
For more than 30 years, Jack has focused his practice on employment law. He brings a thorough understanding of the legal and business issues that arise in even the most complex workplace disputes.
Jack’s experience as a mediator and arbitrator is grounded in years of advocacy on both sides of employment disputes. He knows how to assess competing interests, identify the issues that truly matter, and keep negotiations moving forward.
Jack approaches each matter with preparation, patience, and sound judgment. He helps parties assess their options realistically and develop solutions that make sense both legally and practically.
Employment disputes can have lasting consequences for careers, businesses, and professional relationships. Jack creates a respectful setting where participants can speak candidly, consider different perspectives, and engage in productive dialogue.
Hear more about the perspective Jack brings to employment law, mediation, and resolution.
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