MARLA J. MOSS, ESQ. PROFESSIONAL MEDIATOR
Marla Moss has been a regionally recognized workplace mediator for ten years. Her background includes over 30 years of experience as an attorney resolving business disputes.
She is often chosen by attorneys, business owners and claims professionals to mediate high exposure employment disputes- sexual harassment/hostile work environment, race/gender/disability discrimination, whistleblower retaliation and wage & hour matters.
On the business side, she handles complex commercial litigation, including fraudulent real estate transactions, environmental issues in property transfers & professional liability disputes.
In addition to private mediations, she acts as a court appointed mediator for the civil roster in the New Jersey Superior Court. Ms. Moss received her training at the Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation. She is a Past Chair of the Dispute Resolution Section of the New Jersey Bar Association “NJSBA” and has served in a leadership role in the mediation community for many years.
Her litigation background includes serving for 8 years as General Counsel to a group of closely held specialty chemical companies. Ms. Moss has also handled cases for Plaintiffs in business disputes, discrimination matters and whistleblower retaliation lawsuits. Her broad experience on both sides of the aisle allows for a more comprehensive view in her role as a neutral.
EXPERIENCED MEDIATOR:
Successfully mediated hundreds of high value complex commercial and employment matters.
LEADER IN MEDIATION COMMUNITY:
Appointed by Chief Justice Rabner to the New Jersey Supreme Court Complementary Dispute Resolution Committee in 2016. Appointed by the Chief Justice of the US Bankruptcy Court to the first Mediation Roster in 2014 along with other prominent mediators who were selected after a rigorous evaluation process. Elected Officer, Director and Chair of the Dispute Resolution Section of the NJSBA 2013-2018. Past Chair of the Employment Mediation Section of the New Jersey Professional Mediators Association 2011-2013. Member, Justice Marie Garibaldi ADR Inn of Court 2010-2017. Past Member, American Bar Association’s Dispute Resolution Section. Member, Labor & Employment Section of NJSBA. Trustee of Women in Profession Section, NJSBA 2013-2018. Appointed by NJSBA President to serve on the Business & Commercial Litigation Committee of NJSBA 2014-2016.
FREQUENT SPEAKER ON MEDIATION TECHNIQUES:
Ms. Moss is often asked to speak on panels about the benefits of mediation, which are interactive discussions with attorney advocates. During mediation sessions she coaches litigants on active listening, expressing empathy and encourages the parties to brainstorm options. She uses her knowledge and experience to empower counsels as a neutral to exchange information, evaluate the strength and weaknesses of their cases and create the best possible resolution for their clients under the unique facts and circumstances presented. As a Professional Mediator she is able to skillfully manage angry and difficult negotiators. She uses her conflict resolution skills and humor to diffuse emotions and create an atmosphere that allows fair and balanced negotiations towards settlement.
SKILLS SUMMARY:
Well-honed conflict resolution skills including excellent interpersonal communication skills; analytical skills; problem solving; and legal research & writing. She is often described as personable, intelligent, knowledgeable, hard-working and tenacious.**
SPEAKER ENGAGEMENTS:
*How to Facilitate Negotiations in an Employment Mediation, NJAPM Annual Conference Nov. 2010
*Ten Tips for a Successful Employment Mediation, NJAPM Annual Conference Nov. 2011
*How to Prepare Your Civil Case for Mediation, Panel, Bergen County Bar Assn, April 2012
*Mediation Tips for Lawyers, Panel, Bergen County Bar Assn, May 2012
*Role Play as Mediator in Employment Dispute, Panel, Garibaldi ADR American Inn of Court, Oct. 2012
*Organizing the LAD Disability Case for Mediation, Employment Mediation Section, NJAPM, Oct. 2012
*Ethics Panel Presentation: How to Give a Model Mediator Opening Statement, NJAPM Annual Conference Nov. 2013
*Negotiation Tips for Advocates in Mediation, Women in Profession NJSBA Feb 2015
*Hot Tips on Mediation in Chancery Courts, DRS, NJSBA March 2015
*Using ADR in Litigation, Panel, Small Firm Conference, NJSBA Feb 2015
*Employment Mediation and The Role of Employment Practices Liability Insurance, DRS, NJSBA April 2016
*Mediation Advocacy, NJSBA Annual Meeting May 2016
*Complex Business Litigation & ADR, NJSBA Annual Meeting May 2016
*Avoiding The Runaway Train of Emotional Distress Damages in LAD & CEPA Cases Through Early Mediation, NJSBA Annual Meeting May 2017
*The Dynamics of an Employment Mediation – Advocacy, DRS, NJSBA October 2017
*The Rising Tide of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace NJSBA Annual Meeting May 2018
BAR ADMISSIONS:
1985 State of New Jersey, United States District Court, NJ
1993 United States Court of Federal Claims
1994 Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
EDUCATION:
Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation “PON”- Advanced Mediation Training Programs 2006, 2009
Seton Hall University Law Center, Newark, NJ JD 1985 Honors: Centennial Scholarship
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA B.A. Legal Studies, Minor in Sociology, 1982 Honors: Cum Laude, Outstanding Young Women of America, 1982
WORK EXPERIENCE:
General Counsel to Seagrave Coatings Corporation, Carlstadt, NJ 1992-2000.
Law and Mediation Offices of Marla J. Moss, Little Falls, NJ 2000-2010
Moss Mediation, Little Falls, NJ 2010-present
**There are many references from attorneys who have used Ms. Moss’ mediation services on Linked In.
