Stanley Zamor,
Certified Civil Circuit Mediator and Qualified Arbitrator
5101 SW 114th Way, Davie, Florida   33330
Daytime:  (954) 261-8600

zamor_ADR@yahoo.com

MEDIATION EXPERIENCE:       
 
ADR/MEDIATION-ARBITRATION
 
US POSTAL SERVICE - R.E.D.R.E.S.S South Florida, FL
Mediator      September 2007 - Present
Facilitate mediation conferences between U.S. Postal Service employees and management staff.  
 
FINRA , Boca Raton, FL
Arbitrator   April 2005 – Present
Participate as a member of a panel of three arbitrators conducting hearings and issuing awards in variety of commercial litigation and financial/security industry disputes.   
 
FLORIDA DEPT. OF FINANCIAL SERVICES South Florida Mediator    June 2003 - Present
Facilitate mediation conference between insured and insurance institutions.  Cases vary from Homeowner’s insurance and automobile insurance claims within the Tri-County area.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY EEOB Miami, FL
Mediator September 2001 – Present
Facilitate dispute resolution negotiation efforts between conflicting parties. Duties include mediate employment discrimination cases and unfair housing claims.

SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL COUNTY COURT Ft. Lauderdale, FL
County Court Mediator July 2000 – November 2000
Participate in mediating county disputes.

LEGAL EXPERIENCE:

CIVIL-COMMERCIAL LITIGATION/TRIAL SUPPORT

BROAD AND CASSEL Miami, FL
Securities/Senior Litigation Paralegal: February 2005 – May 2008
Forensic Document Analysis, Class Action Litigation, Litigation/Discovery management, Trial Mediation/Arbitration support, preparation of securities analysis schedules illustrating investment patterns for attorney’s review, draft complex/simple legal instruments, conduct complex/simple legal and investigative research, preparation of case reports, and legal memoranda.

FERRELL LAW Miami, FL
Senior Litigation Paralegal January 2000 – February 2005
Litigation/Discovery management, oversee and coordinate high volume of discovery, conduct initial case analysis, preparation of various complex legal instruments, research (simple and complex). Jury analysis, forensic document analysis/research and varied litigation team/case management duties. Chair of Ferrell Paralegal Committee - Conduct, facilitate and coordinate various legal trainings and firm internal management projects and workshops. Assist with the negotiation of vendor and legal support company agreements.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Lecturer - Nova Southeastern University School of Humanities & Social Science, Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution – “Mediation Theory and Practice”, Winter 2007

Seminar Lecturer & Author – Institute for Paralegal Education
“E-Discovery for Paralegals: Definition, Application and FRCP Changes”, September 2007

Lecturer– Florida International University’s Center for Labor Research & Studies, Seminar  "Emotion and Conflict in Organizations", Delivered to Foreign Latin American HR professionals, October 2006


Lecturer - Miami-Dade County College, Paralegal/Legal Assistant Program – “Alternative Dispute Resolution”, October 2006; “Discovery”, November 2006

Lecturer - Nova Southeastern University School of Humanities & Social Science, Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution – “Mediation Theory and Practice”, Winter 2006

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI - Paralegal Certificate Program Core Instructor Winter 2005

Lecturer - Nova Southeastern University School of Humanities &Social Science – “Workshop: Organizational Consulting”, Summer 2003; “Introduction to Conflict Resolution, Organization/Infrastructure Management”, Winter 2003

Lecturer - Florida International University – “Introduction to Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation”, Fall 2002 & Fall 2004


AFFILIATIONS: American Bar Association - Associate Member Litigation and Dispute Resolution Section; Florida Academy of Professional Mediators, Inc. – Member; Florida Department of Financial Services – Mediator ; FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority f/k/a NASD) - Public Arbitrator,
# A33470; www.constructiveconflicts.org; www.floridacondomediation.com.

MEDIA/PUBLICATIONS: 101.5 Lite FM Guest Appearance – Interviewed by Host Ellen Jaffe, “Conflict Resolution: Collaborative Techniques When Settling Condo and Homeowner Association Disputes”, May 19, 2008;

"10 Ways to Better Manage Communication and Personality Conflicts in the Law Firm", IPE eNewsletter, August 2008;

“E-discovery for Paralegals: Definition, Application and FRCP Changes”, Institute for Paralegal Education, NBI, INC., September 2007;

 
“Mastering the Trial Notebook in Florida”, Institute for Paralegal Education, NBI, INC., April 2004.


CIVIC/CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES:
Foster Care Review, Inc. – Volunteer Foster Care AdvocMiami-Dade County Family Court; Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce – Young Professional Network- President & Director of Mentorship Program;
Miami-Dade County Equal Opportunity Board and Fair Housing– Volunteer Mediator; The National Conference for Community
Conference and Justice, Human Service Coalition of Dade County, Inc, PBS (WBPT) Citizen Deliberation Day, 2004 Presidential Election – Moderator

 
HONORS: Selected As One of Broward County Emerging Cultural Leaders, August 2008 Miami Herald News Paper, Special Section: “Rising Voices” – Selected as one of ten young urban professionals making significant contributions to the community of Miami-Dade County. February 10, 2008;

Selected As One Of “South Florida’s 40 under 40, Most Influential Black Professionals of 2006” – by Success South Florida Magazine, April/May 2006 Issue Alex Penelas, Mayor of Miami - Appreciation for Mediation Service Award 2000, 2001 & 2002

EDUCATION: NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, Fort Lauderdale, FL The Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences Ph.D., Conflict Analysis and Resolution, candidate

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, Fort Lauderdale, FL
School of Social and Systemic Studies Masters of Science Degree, Conflict Analysis and Resolution, June 2001

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies, April 1997, Certificate in Paralegal Studies, April 1997 Dean’s List

SUPPLEMENTARY CERTIFICATION: Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil & County Mediator
Certification # 13036CR; Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator

SPECIAL SKILLS:
Creative negotiation techniques; Human Systemic Approach to conflict resolution; Very strong knowledge of communication styles, theories and philosophies of social science, human interpersonal/organizational behavior.

Called upon by Domestic and International professional neutrals, business and legal professionals to provide thoughtful ideas and provocative commentary on poignant issues facing local and national communities; including matters affecting organizations, community groups and interpersonal/business disputes.

Conflict Resolution expertise is focused on Organizational and Human Systemic Studies.