MEET mARIA MARIOTTO

With over 29 years in workers compensation law, Maria was trained in Meditation by the Strauss Institute of Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine Law School. Eligible for the California bar, she obtained her primary education from New College Law School in San Francisco and at the John F. Kennedy School of Law. She is also a member of the International Ombudsman Association.

A true advocate, Maria Mariotto is most well known for forging a new field for Alternative Dispute Resolution; uniting Unions, Employers & City Governments in creating a forward-thinking worker’s compensation program that allows injured employees to receive compassionate and efficient support. In addition, she has paved the way for unions, employers, and city governments to work together in common interest of the employee. 

Spearheading the adoption of ADR practices, Maria regularly speaks and presents on panels and at conventions, holding presentations for Applicant and Defense Attorneys, and claim adjusters. She also continues to attend trainings at California Applicant Attorneys’ Association. In addition, Maria ensures her staff is well educated, trained and equipped through monthly trainings covering: workers compensation law, working with trauma, rating reviews, and more.

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EDUCATION & TRAINING

Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine University School of Law

• Women’s Negotiation Academy, 2014

• Mediating the Litigated Case, 2012

 John F. Kennedy School of Law , MPRE passed 2008

• Eligible to take the California State Bar

 New College of California School of Law

• Emphasis on Public Advocacy

• Completed training in Mediation-Law and Procedure

• Eligible for the State Bar, California

 Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, New College of California

 San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA