Cynthia Sandoval, Senior Attorney mediator


Cynthia Sandoval joined the CRD’s Dispute Resolution Division after serving as a volunteer mediator for the DRD for several years. Cynthia brings her close to 30 years’ experience in employment law with her to the DRD. Prior to transitioning to full-time mediation, Cynthia represented both employers and employees and served as in-house counsel for a nationwide employer. Cynthia’s unique perspective enables her to connect with all parties to the mediation process in trusted and sincere manner. She mediates a wide spectrum of cases with a deep understanding of the parties’ objectives which allows her to work to bring inventive solutions to the table.

In addition to her work for the DRD and her private mediation practice, Cynthia also serves as a volunteer mediator for the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Los Angeles Superior Court and the Court of Appeal for California’s Second Appellate District.


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