Law Practice
Jun. 19, 2012
Diversity lacking among mediators, some attorneys say
The bench has long faced criticism for failing to reflect the diversity of the communities it serves, and many attorneys say the options for mediators and arbitrators are little better.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
When San Francisco attorney Harmeet K. Dhillon has to hire a mediator for a dispute, she says she often has trouble locating neutrals who will be culturally sensitive to the needs of some clients.
"I need to find someone who my clients feel won't judge them for wearing a turban, having an accent, or coming from a different country," said Dhillon, a partner at Dhillon & Smith LLP who...
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