Amanda Faulkner-Langley, Visit Supervisor
[email protected] 636-248-0292 Amanda is a parent, and a state-approved foster parent with a Bachelor's degree in Child and Family Development and Master's degree in Nonprofit Management. As a licensed paralegal, she works full-time for a family and juvenile law attorney. |
Anthony Denmark, J.D., Mediator
[email protected] 615-500-6220 St. Louis, MO Anthony Denmark, founder of Denmark Mediation, LLC, is passionate about helping others find resolution and move forward. With a background as a social worker serving at-risk youth and families, and years of experience as a law school consultant helping over 300 aspiring lawyers gain admission and scholarships, Anthony brings a unique blend of compassion and expertise to his work. Anthony received his JD from Charleston School of Law. |
Carl J. Stafford, MA, Mediator
[email protected] 314-238-4588 Carl founded Speaking It Real Communications in 2016. He specializes in helping individuals become more confident and skilled speakers and communicators. He is an Adult Education Instructor, and Communications Instructor. Dr. Cassandra Suggs, EdD, Mediator
[email protected] Zoom or Phone mediations (314) 441-6048 Dr. Suggs holds a Doctorate in Heritage Leadership, Social Justice, Sustainability and Participatory Culture, a Law Degree, a Certificate of Administrative Leadership from Harvard University, and a Human Resources Management Certification from HR University and is a Certified Mediation Trainer (CMT) in Conflict Resolution. Catherine Straubinger, MA, Mediator
[email protected] 20 S. Sarah St. St. Louis, MO 63108 314-968-0501 Catherine is a Mediator with Conflict Resolution Center, St. Louis. Her experience in legal support, mental health, and counseling fields help her to teach individuals to foster healthy communication and problem-solving skills that they can use throughout their daily life. |
Celeste Endicott, J.D., Mediator
[email protected] 314-956-5382 St. Louis, MO Celeste Endicott received her JD from St. Louis University in 1986. For the past 25 years she has been actively engaged in the practice of family law. She has represented parents and also served as a guardian ad litem in domestic and child order of protection cases. She recently retired as the managing attorney for the family law division of a non-profit entity that served marginalized and low-income individuals. |
Crystal Blacketer, J.D., Mediator/Contract Attorney
[email protected] 415 North Second St St. Charles, MO 63301 636-916-1800 Crystal received her JD from the University of Kansas School of Law in 2003. She is the founder of Blacketer Law Firm, LLC and specializes in dissolution of marriage, child custody, child support, paternity, and many other focuses. |
Cynthia Trice, J.D, Mediator
[email protected] 13321 North Outer 40 Rd. Ste 800 Town & Country, MO 63017 314-593-1143 Cynthia W. Trice graduated summa cum laude from Meramec College and Webster University with a perfect 4.0 out of 4.0 from both schools, becoming an attorney was a singular focus. After receiving her Juris Doctor degree from Southern Illinois University School of Law, and obtaining licenses in Missouri & Illinois, she was employed for years by two prestigious law firms in the Missouri area. |
Emily Latiolais, J.D., Mediator
[email protected] 13975 Manchester Rd. Ste 5 Room 24 Ballwin, MO 63011 314-797-3082 |
Erica Rosen-McGinnis, LCSW, Mediator
[email protected] 2638 Hwy 109 Ste 102 Wildwood, MO 63040 561-445-0086 Erica received her Master’s in Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis. She has maintained a private practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2012. She takes a strengths-based approach in her work with every person and helps them to communicate and advocate for themselves in a healthy way. |
Erika Jackson-Essiem, MTS, Visit Supervisor
[email protected] 571-447-3719 Erika Jackson-Essiem is an Episcopal Priest and Chaplain in the Diocese of Missouri. She is trained in mediation and conflict coaching through CRCSTL. Rev. Erika practices Trauma-Informed Care in all aspects of her work. |
Francelle Neal, Mediator/Visit Supervisor
[email protected] St. Louis, MO 616-578-7879 Licensed Professional Counselor, Clinical Supervisor, Certified School Counselor; K-12. Dynamic, Personable, Straight-Forward, Empathetic and Professional |
Dr. Gather Williams, II, D-Min, Mediator
[email protected] 469-389-7460 Dr. Williams owns and operates Harmonize Resolution Services and bring over three decades of expertise to the field of mediation and conflict resolution. He combines his extensive expertise with a compassionate approach to help clients navigate conflicts and achieve transformative outcomes. |
James Beal, J.D., Mediator/Contract Attorney
[email protected] 120 S. Central Ave Ste 160 Clayton, MO 63105 314-962-1131 James Beal concentrates his practice in probate administration and litigation, estate planning, and select matters involving family law disputes including custody, modification, and divorce. In addition, he handles a limited number of civil disputes for select clients, and pro bono services for Legal Services of Eastern Missouri. James is AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest possible peer-reviewed rating for legal ability and ethical standards. |
Jenna Rohr Conley, J.D., Mediator/Contract Attorney
[email protected] 814 First Capitol Drive St. Charles, MO 63301 636-206-4121 Jenna received her JD from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She was a prosecuter and criminal defense attorney before going into private practice in 2012 in St. Charles County. |
Jesse E. DeGraftenreed III., MLS, MA, Mediator, Visit Supervisor
[email protected] 301 North Street, Unit 342 Waynesville, MO 65583 573-337-3098 "Conflicts and miscommunications happen in our everyday lives. Maintaining a sense of civility when dealing with these challenging issues is extremely important. I aim to help clients successfully navigate these challenges through mediation. My goal at the end of the mediation process is to have both parties agree to an amicable resolution while moving forward in their lives." |
Martie Clark, J.D., Mediator/Contract Attorney
[email protected] 1001 Boardwalk Springs Place O'Fallon, MO 63368 636-922-5529 Martie received her JD from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. She founded the Law Office of Martha M. Clark, LLC and specializes in family law matters such as Guardian Ad Litem work, adoptions, guardianships, and divorces. |
Meg Boudreau, J.D., Mediator
[email protected] 120 S. Central Ave Ste 150 Clayton, MO 63105 314-725-1912 Meg received her J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law in 2009 and practices exclusively family law and related issues, focusing on complex dissolution, custody, and support issues. She also handles ancillary matters including third party custody, guardianship, adoption, and asset division. Professionally, Meg is involved with the Collaborative Family Law Association and St. Louis County Veterans Treatment Court. |
Nicole Pace, Mediator
[email protected] 3115 S Grand Blvd., Ste 104 St. Louis, MO 63118 314-300-9873 Nicole received her mediation training at Northwestern University of Chicago and has continued to practice mediation. She practices an open style of mediation that involves keeping both parties comfortable and focused. |
Rebecca Bealmear, J.D, Mediator/Contract Attorney
[email protected] 13321 N. Outer Forty Rd. Ste 800 Town & Country, MO 63017 314-246-9555 Rebecca started her own law and mediation firm in late 2024. Prior to this, she was Counsel at a small family law firm in Kirkwood, Missouri, where she practiced off and on from 2007-2024. Rebecca has also worked at the Office of the Missouri Attorney General litigating child support modifications, enforcement, and other related matters. |
Rebecca Bishop, J.D., Mediator
[email protected] 314-853-4867 Becky received her law degree from the University of Kansas and specializes in special education and domestic relations mediation. She listens with empathy and applies her extensive communication skills training to guide difficult, emotion-filled conversations forward, allowing all parties to feel heard and understood. |
Sara Marler, J.D., Mediator/Contract Attorney
[email protected] 10805 Sunset Office Drive, Ste. 210 St. Louis, MO 63127 314-782-1415 Sara received her JD, cum laude, from New England University Law School. She is the Managing Partner of Marler Law Partners and specializes in divorce and family law. |
Shane Williamson, EdD, MBA, MS, Mediator
[email protected] (636) 696-6939 Dr. Williamson has 30 years of experience in K-12 and higher education as a senior level administrator. Her experience includes conflict resolution, Title IX, Title VII, workplace conflict, family and child services, restorative practices, and inclusive management strategies. Dr. Williamson is also certified as a workplace mediator by Eckerd College and the International Mediation Institute. |
Dr. Shantay Wakefield, EdD, Mediator
[email protected] 314-827-4249 St. Louis, MO Dr. Shantay Wakefield is a seasoned conflict resolution specialist with over 20 years of professional experience in education, including 13 years in senior leadership roles. As a trusted partner in mediation, Dr. Wakefield has a proven track record in resolving complex disputes in areas such as Special Education resolution meetings, civil disputes, domestic conflicts, and workplace disagreements. Dr. Wakefield received her Bachelors of Arts in Speech Communication from Eastern Illinois University, and Master of Arts in Teaching from Fontbonne University, an Education Specialist degree from Webster University, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Saint Louis University. |
Theresa Robson, Rebuilding Hope, Visit Supervisor
[email protected] 636-465-0841 Hillsboro, MO Rebuilding Hope, LLC is an organization whose focus is on providing families a safe place to visit. Through these visits we work to rebuild relationships and give family hope for a better future. We have visitation supervisors who truly care about the families they serve, many of whom have a BSW, MSW, LPC or PLPC. We offer transportation, when needed, to and from our visits by safe, reliable drivers, one of whom is a paramedic. To ensure safety, we have retired law enforcement available on sight when extra security is needed. Our visitation center offers themed rooms with plenty to explore and a cozy, homelike feel for kids of all ages. |