Meet Samantha

Samantha brings extensive mediation experience, legal training, and a practical, results-focused approach to help resolve disputes. She looks past the conflict, uses an analytical attorney mind, and guides parties toward clear, workable outcomes as a neutral mediator.

Education & Background

  • Undergraduate degree from UCLA

  • Law degree from Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law

  • TN Licensed Attorney

  • Academic focus in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

  • California Certified Mediator

Mediation Experience

  • Hundreds of mediations completed

  • 1,000+ hours of mediation experience

  • Experience in Orange County, California small claims and family court matters

  • Helped individuals and families resolve disputes efficiently and affordably

Military Family Insight

As an active-duty Marine Corps spouse, Samantha understands the unique pressures military families often face, including relocations, financial stress, and time-sensitive challenges.

Approach

Clients value Samantha’s ability to think creatively, connect with both sides, and keep discussions focused on practical solutions. She is empathetic, straightforward, and committed to helping clients make real progress without unnecessary conflict or delay.

At Safari Mediation Group, we help people resolve disputes without the high cost, stress, and uncertainty of going to court.

What Is a Mediator?

A mediator is a neutral professional who helps two sides communicate, identify solutions, and work toward an agreement. Unlike a judge, a mediator does not decide the outcome. Instead, the parties stay in control of the final decision.

Why Choose Mediation?

When people are under stress, worried about money, or tired of conflict, mediation can be a better path forward.

Benefits of mediation include:

  • Lower Cost – Often far less expensive than hiring attorneys and going to court

  • Faster Resolution – Many disputes can be resolved in days or weeks, not months or years

  • Less Stress – A private, structured setting focused on solutions

  • More Control – You decide the outcome, not a judge

  • Confidential Process – Sensitive matters stay private

Our Approach

We believe most disputes do not need more conflict—they need clear communication, practical thinking, and the right guidance. Our goal is to help both sides find a fair, workable solution and move forward.

It’s a jungle out there. We clear a path.

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