Experience & Credentials

Joseph Mediation
November 1999 to present
Mediation, Conflict Resolution: Mediating and managing organizational and workplace disputes in all areas of employment, union grievances and related business matters involving Federal and State claims, individual and intersectional, of discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wrongful constructive discharge, retaliation, misclassification, whistleblowing, wage & hour infractions, non-competition agreements, Massachusetts Equal Pay Act (MEPA), defamation, pre-filed and pending charges with the MCAD/EEOC, State and Federal courts, business disputes and agreements, intellectual property, trade secrets, general contractual disputes, reductions in force and others. Mediate with private and public sector clients, unions, international and domestic businesses, and small, large and family-owned concerns, as well as represented and pro-se individuals. Conduct workplace investigations regarding complaints of discrimination and harassment.

Harvard University Law School, Cambridge, MA
March 2019 to present
Title IX Adjudicator: Qualified to identify, evaluate and respond to sexual and gender-based complaints and their harm to equal opportunity in an impartial, unbiased, and independent manner. Possess relevant expertise and experience in receiving reports of sexual or gender-based harassment and supervising resolution of complaints.

Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, Boston, MA
February 2000 to August 2016
Mediator, and: Creation, implementation, administration and management of the Early Intervention Pro Se Mediation Program: Mediated all range of cases filed at the MCAD, including employment, housing, education and public accommodation matters, involving private and public sector parties, unions, international and domestic businesses, and small, large and family-owned concerns, as well as represented and pro-se individuals. Maintained strict confidentiality standards and firewall within the Commission, observing compliance with MGL c. 233, s.23C, and defended same regardless of inquirer or Commission status. Oversaw mediators and interns involved in the mediation and administration of cases serviced by the Program. Recorded and tracked data regarding said cases and outcomes. Provided data analysis and substantive content for Annual Reports. MCAD Certified Trainer, conducted Anti-Discrimination/Diversity Training to wide range of entities including businesses, educational institutions, and municipalities.

RECOGNITION: Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ John Dunlop Dispute Resolution Award for Innovative System Design for creating and implementing the Early Intervention Pro Se Mediation Program for the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (Stand-alone program 2000-2015)

Law Office of Maria H. Joseph
Los Angeles, CA January 1994 – circa December 1999
Worcester, MA January 1999 – circa January 2000
Litigation: Plaintiff and defendant representation in the litigation of employment and business matters involving Federal and State claims of discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, Anti-Slapp suits, breach of contract, software agreements, non-competition agreements, real estate contracts, trade secrets, intellectual property, and others. Responded to the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) charges of discrimination. Propounded and answered discovery. Conducted and defended depositions. Conducted investigations regarding discrimination and harassment. Provided strategic consultation, conducted litigation and motion practice, and provided research, writing and analysis from intake through trial.

Law Offices of Alfred Landegger (Now Landegger & Barron)
Sherman Oaks, CA June 1991 – January 1994
Encino, CA June 1998 – circa December 1999
Litigation: Defendant support and representation in employment litigation regarding matters of Federal and State claims of discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wrongful constructive discharge, wrongful termination in violation of public policy, breach of contract, defamation, RICO claims, and others. Responded to California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) charges of discrimination. Propounded and answered discovery. Conducted investigations regarding discrimination and harassment. Provided strategic consultation, conducted litigation and motion practice, and provided research, writing and analysis.

Worcester County Bar Association
Conciliator

Hampden County Bar Association ADR Panel
Mediator

Certifications and Training

Volunteer / Community Involvement

  • Massachusetts Trial Court Certified Conciliation
    Conciliations involving:
    • Divorce or Separation
    • Division of Assets 
    • Child Custody 
    • Visitation Arrangements
    • Alimony 
    • Child Support

Education

  • Whittier Law School, J. D.
  • Juniata College, B. A.
  • Boston University
  • Worcester Academy

Bar Admissions

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Massachusetts Bar Association
    • Labor & Employment Law
    • Solo & Small Firm
    • Business Law
    • Civil Litigation
    • Dispute Resolution
    • Family Law
    • Civil Rights and Social Justice
    • Labor & Employment
    • Solo/Small Firm Law Practice Management
    • Young Lawyers
  • Boston Bar Association
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution
    • Labor & Employment Law  
    • Solo & Small Firm
  • Worcester County Bar Association
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution, Co-Chair
    • Labor & Employment Law 
  • Hampden County Bar Association
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution
    • Labor & Employment Law 
  • Women’s Bar Association
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution 
    • Solo & Small Firm 
    • In-House 
    • Greater Boston 
    • Central Massachusetts 
    • Western Massachusetts
    • Metro West 
    • Middlesex County
    • North of Boston 
    • South Shore