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Workplace Professionals
Career transitions, manager friction, performance disputes, and exit negotiations, handled with discretion.
Mediation • Consulting • Resolution
Calm communication.Stronger resolution.
Independent mediation and consulting for professionals, organizations, and families navigating conflict, without litigation, escalation, or losing the relationships that matter.
Who We Serve
Conflict shows up everywhere. So do we.
Four Distinct Audiences.One Disciplined Practice.
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HR & Leadership Teams
Conflict resolution, investigations, fact finder, hearing officer, and organizational mediation that protects culture and operations.
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Couples & Families
Divorce, co-parenting, separation, pre-nup review, and estate discussions. A calmer, more affordable alternative to court.
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General Mediation
Business partnerships, contracts, vendor disputes. Wherever two parties need a neutral path forward.
About
Meet Petite Affairs Lead Mediator.
Mediator & Strategist Nicole
Most disputes don't need a courtroom. They need a skilled neutral and a slower conversation.
Credentials & Affiliations
- US District Court, Southern District of New YorkPart 146 Mediator
- New York Unified Court SystemsPart 137 Fee Dispute Resolution Arbitrator
- Administrative Office of the CourtsCommunity Dispute Resolution Program Mediator
- AAA - Higginbotham Fellows ProgramMediation Practicum
- Institute for Transnational ArbitrationYoung ITA Facilitator
- New Jersey Association of Professional MediatorsDivorce & Family Mediator
- Labor & Employment Relations AssociationWorkplace, HR & Organizations Committee Chair
- Society for Human Resources ManagementSenior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
- Lean & Six Sigma CertifiedProcess & Continuous Improvement
- Professional Association of Resume Writers & Career CoachesCertified Employment Interview Professional
- American Medical TechnologistsExam Proctor · Registered Medical Assistant · Certified Allied Health Instructor
- New Jersey Notary PublicNotary Signing Agent
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, IncorporatedMember · Protocol Chair
- Shiloh Economic Entrepreneurial Lifelong Development CorporationChairman of the Board
What We Offer
Five ways to move forward.
Every engagement begins with a confidential consultation. Most matters resolve in 1–4 structured sessions.
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Workplace Mediation
Confidential structured dialogue for teams in conflict, including performance disputes, manager friction, interpersonal breakdowns, and team realignment. Designed to protect operations and preserve working relationships.
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Family & Relationship Mediation
Divorce, separation, co-parenting plans, blended-family transitions, and estate conversations. A guided, lower-cost alternative to litigation that keeps decision-making in your hands rather than the court's.
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Career & Professional Mediation
For professionals navigating workplace conflict from the inside: promotion disputes, role changes, exit negotiations, or speaking up about an issue. A neutral strategist in your corner before the conversation gets formal.
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General Conflict Resolution
Two-party and multi-party facilitation for disputes that haven't yet escalated to legal action, including business partnerships, contracts, vendor disagreements, or interpersonal matters. Finding common ground before positions harden.
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Consulting Services
Conflict-prevention work for organizations: policy and procedure review, team training, communication frameworks, and ongoing advisory engagements. The work that stops disputes before they need a mediator.
Considering family or divorce mediation? Read the prep checklist →
How We Work
A clear path from conflict to clarity.
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Connect
Start with a confidential consultation. We listen, assess what's at stake, and recommend the right approach: joint mediation, individual support, or a phased plan.
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Mediate
Structured sessions held virtually or in-person. Each conversation is intentional, balanced, and designed to surface what matters and what's negotiable.
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Resolve
Document the agreement, plan the follow-through, and leave with clarity. Most matters resolve in 1–4 sessions, without lawyers, courtrooms, or escalation.
Preparing for a divorce mediation session? Use our step-by-step checklist →
Our Mission
We help individuals and organizations resolve conflict, restore peace, and move forward with clarity.
Peace. Clarity. Resolution.
The Petite Legal Affairs Promise
Calm.Conversations slow enough to actually hear each other.
Communication.Structured dialogue that surfaces what matters.
Resolution.Outcomes that hold up after the room empties.
Common Questions
Mediation, demystified.
A few things people often want to know before their first consultation. If your question isn't here, send it through the contact form. We respond within one business day.
Ask Your Question →Mediation is a guided conversation. The mediator helps both parties reach their own agreement. Nothing is binding unless both sides choose to make it so. Arbitration is different: the arbitrator decides the outcome, and that decision typically binds both parties. Mediation keeps the decisions in your hands.
In Their Words
Trust, earned in the room.
Nicole was originally attending our event as a guest, but she quickly became a blessing. When my client and his business partner became involved in an escalating disagreement, Nicole stepped in with professionalism and skill. She guided both gentlemen through a productive discussion, successfully mediated their dispute, and even drafted an agreement that they signed on the spot. Her ability to respectfully redirect difficult conversations and help parties reach a cohesive agreement was truly impressive. I highly recommend Nicole to anyone seeking an effective and professional mediator.
Start the Conversation
Tell us what's happening.
The first consultation is confidential and judgment-free. Share a little about your situation and we'll respond within one business day with next steps.
Service Area
Global · In-person & Virtual Mediation
The Brand
Where the practice lives.
