Lowell Haky, Esq. is a skilled mediator recognized for his exceptional ability to foster trust and resolve interpersonal conflicts by prioritizing mutual interests. With extensive experience and a proven track record, he consistently guides parties to successful resolutions. Blending warmth, creativity, determination, and practical wisdom, Mr. Haky excels in navigating complex disputes. His approachable nature and skill in building strong relationships with both parties and their counsel is key to his effectiveness as a mediator.
With extensive experience in securities, trusts and estates, real estate, landlord/tenant, construction defects, banking, ERISA, employment, theft of trade secrets, and business disputes, Mr. Haky has a unique dispute resolution outlook honed through litigating high-stakes cases from both plaintiff and defendant perspectives. He offers rare insight into corporate litigation risk assessment and settlement valuation.
MEDIATION EXPERIENCE
ADR SERVICES, INC.
Mediator, Arbitrator 2024-Present
Conducts mediations and arbitrations in the areas of financial services, trusts and estates, employment, real estate, business and contract, landlord/tenant, and construction defect.
SAN FRANCISCO SUPERIOR COURT
Temporary Judge, Settlement Conference Officer 2018-Present
Conducts mandatory settlement conferences in San Francisco Superior Court as a Temporary Judge and Settlement Conference Officer.
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT – CONGRESS OF NEUTRALS
Mediator, Discovery Facilitator 2018-2021
Conducted mediations and facilitated discovery dispute resolution in Contra Costa County Superior Court cases.
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FAIR EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING
Mediator 2018-2022
Mediated employment disputes for the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC., San Francisco, CA
Managing Director – Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement 2000-2024
Managed a team of lawyers and staff responsible for resolving complex, high-stakes disputes. Consistently achieved excellent outcomes.
ZELLE & LARSON, LLP, San Francisco, CA
Litigation Associate 1995-2000
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Frequent speaker at the Practicing Law Institute (PLI), Chief Litigation Counsel Forums, Securities Industry Conferences and Judicial Conferences on various topics including Negotiating Techniques, Affirmative Recovery Litigation, and Litigation Trends.
EDUCATION
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