Tatevik Kechiyants provides independent, impartial, and confidential mediation and conflict management services both in person and remotely. She is deeply passionate about dispute prevention and early dispute resolution, believing that non-adversarial procedures best serve society's need for effective conflict resolution. Tatevik excels in facilitating attorney-client relationships by thoroughly understanding their challenges during pre-mediation calls. She adeptly navigates intricate family and business disputes, employing innovative problem-solving techniques and conducting analytical and strategic negotiations. With a success rate exceeding 90% across hundreds of cases, including divorce, co-parenting, business, partnership, real property, and entertainment matters, Tatevik's approach is both effective and empowering.
Her passion for mediating disputes stems from a strong belief in the transformative power of collaboration. Tatevik envisions a world where individuals and businesses can resolve conflicts constructively, fostering long-lasting relationships and driving sustainable growth.
Mediator and Founder, TK Mediation in Los Angeles, CA and Online
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The Court of Appeal, State of CA, Second Appellate District, Mediation Program​
Central District of CA, US Bankruptcy Court’s Panel of Mediators
United Nations, FAO Consultancy Roster (Affiliate Workforce)
Southern California Family Mediation
New Day Divorce Center
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Analyze data, develop mediation strategy, conduct client intake, initial consultation, risk analysis sessions, and mediation sessions.
Entertainment contract disagreement between performers and event organizers.
Partnership dispute over an oral agreement. Landlord tenant disputes.
Fee dispute between a service provider and a client. ​
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Mediate employment disputes to support a respectful and civil culture at FAO, where mutual
understanding can be reached and differences resolved through dialogue and fair processes. Confidential, informal, & neutral guidance on work related matters promoting fair treatment.​
Mediate court-ordered matters and detailed co-parenting schedules, at children’s and dependency courts, for the most distressed families with youths at high risk for entry into the foster care system.
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Tatevik brings extensive legal experience resulting in a comprehensive understanding of legal frameworks, business formations, diverse stakeholder relationships, and immigration law. She has proven ability to anticipate issues, navigate ambiguity, create innovative solutions with broad business impact. Tatevik has a track record in establishing cross-functional relationships with key business decision makers, HR, legal compliance, academia, and IT executives while providing strategic guidance. She is recognized for identifying opportunities, leading process improvement initiatives and knowledge management projects through leading meetings and training programs. Tatevik has worked on Diversity Visa Lottery lawsuit and litigation related projects. She has led Mergers and Acquisitions accounts, managed over 200 time-sensitive cross-functional projects for Fortune 100 companies, implemented solutions to resolve employment related legal issues, designed and executed processes with Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM. She has gained experience working as an immigration specialist, paralegal, and legal project manager.
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University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | 2022 – 2023
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Morrison Urena L.C. | Remote in Los Angeles | 2020 – 2021
Tafapolsky & Smith LLP | San Francisco, CA | 2017 – 2019
GrahamAdair Inc. | San Jose, CA | 2016 – 2017
Tashjian Law Group PC | Glendale, CA | 2012 – 2016​
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION
Tatevik has demonstrated leadership through active contribution to the community:
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American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Dispute Resolution (DR) Fellow, 2023
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Women in Dispute Resolution (WIDR) Subcommittee Member, 2023
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SCMA Family Mediation Institute Planning Committee Member, 2023
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ABA DR and Southern California Mediation Association (SCMA) member
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Idea to IPO, Silicon Valley Startup, Volunteer, 2016 – 2018
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She actively participates in Continued Legal Education (CLE) and has completed over 400 hours of mediation and dispute resolution training, showcasing expertise of conflict resolution methodologies and techniques:
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Adaptive Negotiation Skills training at American Institute of Mediation, Lee Jay Berman, 2024;
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Early Dispute Resolution training at AAA and EDR Institute, 2023;
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Center for Dispute Resolution, Ken Cloke, 2023;
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New Day Divorce, 2022-2023;
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Los Angeles City Attorney DRP, 2022;
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Southern California Family Mediation (SCFM) Family & Dependency Court, 2021;
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LA County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA), 2019.
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Tatevik. has completed Master of Laws (LLM) degree and obtained Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law in Los Angeles, in 2020. She was awarded USC Dean’s Academic Excellence Scholarship and Armenian International Women Association (AIWA) Scholarship.
In 2019 she was awarded Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) level 1 Diploma from Napa Valley Wine Academy in 2019.
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She has obtained Bachelor's degree in Linguistics from Yerevan State Linguistics University in Armenia, in 2012, followed by internship at The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia. She received the Embassy of Poland’s Scholarship Award and the UMCS Poland Full Tuition Academic Scholarship.
Additionally, she has a certificate in Piano and Music Theory from Yerevan State Musical College R. Melikyan, Armenia received in 2006.
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Tatevik is fluent in English, Armenian, and Russian, and possess elementary proficiency in French and Polish languages.​