Alona M Gottfried

Alona M. Gottfried is an attorney, mediator and conflict resolution trainer in Arizona. Alona, a native of Arizona, obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Arizona State University (1992; Summa Cum Laude) and her law degree from the College of Law at Arizona State University (1995; Cum Laude). Alona practices law and mediation in the areas of family law and employment law, among other areas.  She received advanced mediation training at the prestigious Pepperdine School of Law, and she has taught mediation to new and experienced mediators across the state of Arizona. Alona also facilitates conflicts between groups and trains employers to help them improve employee relations and avoid employee lawsuits. Alona is a State Bar of Arizona Alternative Dispute Resolution Executive Council Member at Large.  She previously served as an executive officer of the Arizona Dispute Resolution Association and is trained in Collaborative Divorce Law.  She also helps resolve legal actions as a Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Pro Tem.