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Alternative Dispute Resolution

Feb. 7, 2015

The Long Haul

Persistence often pays for neutral Sarah Burke, who's known for her ability to stick with cases until they settle.


By Hadley Robinson


Daily Journal Staff Writer


A typical weekend for Sarah Burke might include a 125-mile bike ride. The Mill Valley-based mediator has ridden in races that include stretches of 500 miles.


She approaches being a neutral in a similar way. If she's on the case, Burke is in for the long haul, and lawyers who've used her say she has the endurance to get them settled.


"It's a lot about patience and sticki...

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