Testimonials

  • “Andres Ramirez is the most effective mediator with whom I worked during my time in public service. At the U.S. Department of Education, he earned a national reputation for his skill achieving voluntary, mutually satisfactory resolutions. Not only did he have a remarkable success rate, but he was able to reach agreements with impressive speed. It is for good reason that he is recognized as a leader in this field.”

    — Kenneth L Marcus, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law and former Assistant Secretary of Education for Civil Rights.

  • “Andres Ramirez has been our law firm’s mediator of choice for over 20 years. Andres is kind, calm, impartial, professional, and focused. He is exceptional at finding ways, sometimes very creatively, to bring challenging situations to successful resolution.”

    — Denise Lowell-Britt, Equity Partner at Udall-Shumway, representing school districts in Arizona.

  • “I have had the privilege of working with Andres Ramirez for ten years and, without hesitation, I can say that he is by far the most exceptional mediator I have encountered in over 30 years of practicing law. . . What sets Mr. Ramirez apart is his extraordinary ability to resolve disputes in a way that not only achieves a fair outcome but also fosters a deeper understanding among the parties. No matter how contentious the initial discussions, participants leave mediation with respect for the other and a willingness to collaborate moving forward.”

    — Hope Kirsch, M.A.(Ed), Esq.

  • “I deeply admired the mediation work that you did and continue to do. . . It had a profound impact on my time at Stanford and I tried to bring mediation into our Title IX work as much as possible while there.”

    — Stephen Chen, Former Title IX Coordinator Stanford University & Former Program Manager at OCR.

  • “Andres distinguishes himself through his exceptional listening skills, calm presence, and unbiased demeanor. He consistently creates an environment where participants felt heard and respected - an indispensable foundation for productive negotiations. Given his proven track record, keen judgement, and passion for consensus-building, I have every confidence that Andres will excel as an independent professional mediator. I highly recommend him without reservation.”

    — L. Douglas Wilder, 66th Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia and former Distinguished Professor at the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs

  • “Your talent for getting the most acrimonious parties to the mediation table and then your colorful mediation updates afterwards were unmatched.”

    — Bowen Felice, Supervisory Team Attorney at OCR.

  • “You made an enormous difference in the lives of tens of thousands of students. . . Thank you for your enthusiasm, for your dedication but most importantly, for inspiring a legion of staff to be excited about mediation.”

    — School District Administrator in New Jersey.

  • “"My adversaries and I always went into the mediation believing the matter would be resolved with Mr. Ramirez as mediator. On occasions when emotions ran high (sometimes my own), and it seemed like we were at an impasse, Mr. Ramirez calmly and empathetically navigated the situation, helping us to refocus on our common goals. His insightful questions and thoughtful guidance allowed us to find a resolution that we hadn't considered before.”

    — Lori Kirsch-Goodwin, Esq.

  • "Andres mediated two difficult and very emotional Title IX cases and reached a result that satisfied both my institutional client and the complainants when I thought it would be impossible.  I was very impressed with the understanding he quickly developed of the central issues in both cases and his ability to bring them to resolution.  The private sector is lucky to now have access to this deeply experienced and effective mediator."

    — Lisa A. Krupicka, Education & Employment Attorney with Burch, Porter & Johnson, PLLS

  • "Andres is the most skilled, creative and relentless mediator I've had the pleasure of working with. He has a way of seeing the common interests of the parties even before they are aware of them and bringing people around to a shared vision of success. Most importantly, he will not stop! He's indefatigable and has literally saved parties millions of dollars in litigation and thousands of work hours due to his extraordinary mediation skills.

    — Robyn A. Painter, Painter Legal LLC

  • "As an education civil rights attorney, I have worked extensively on complex Title IX matters from both advocacy and enforcement perspectives. I confidently recommend Andres A. Ramirez as a trusted mediator in this field. Andres brings a rare combination of expertise, empathy, and practical problem-solving to emotionally charged disputes. His trauma-informed and equity-centered approach consistently leads to lasting, meaningful resolutions. I have seen the impact of his work in helping parties navigate sensitive conflicts with clarity and respect. He is a highly valued resource for institutions and individuals alike."

    — Nancy E. Potter, Esq., Founder, Potter Law

  • "Andres is the most skilled, effective, and respected mediator I have ever worked with. His ability to diffuse tension, build trust with all parties, and guide emotionally charged conversations toward practical, solutions is unparalleled. He consistently demonstrates grace, empathy, and clarity. Attorneys, administrators, and parents alike trust him because he listens, he understands, and most importantly, he helps people resolve conflict with dignity and lasting impact. He has a natural gift for helping parties feel heard."

    — Heather Pierson, Attorney for School Districts in Arizona at Udall-Shumway, representing school districts in Arizona.

  • "Andres is one of the brightest and most adept mediators I have known, and skillfully mediated some of the most high profile, complex, controversial and sensitive cases while at OCR, including sex assault and antisemitism."

    — Beth Gellman-Beer, Former Regional Director for the Philadelphia office of the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights