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TK MEDIATION | MEDIATOR TATEVIK KECHIYANTS

I am the founder of TK Mediation and an independent mediator focusing on commercial, investment, and employment disputes, as well as complex family matters involving high-conflict disputes.

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My practice emphasizes disciplined process management, preparation, and structured negotiation across complex stakeholder environments.

 

I work with attorneys and parties seeking structured and efficient resolution in complex disputes.

My approach to mediation is grounded in preparation, structure, and disciplined management of negotiation dynamics.

 

Prior to mediation, I coordinate with counsel to clarify procedural expectations, decision-making authority, and the practical parameters shaping negotiation. During the session, I maintain a steady and controlled environment, particularly where emotions or financial pressures complicate progress.

 

In commercial and investment matters, attention to business realities, stakeholder alignment, and risk exposure is central. In high-conflict disputes, maintaining structure and pace is equally critical.

 

The objective is informed, voluntary resolution achieved through a controlled and professional process.

MEDIATION EXPERIENCE

Institutional and Private Mediation Experience​

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  • California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Mediation Program​

  • US Bankruptcy Court’s, Central District of CA, Panel of Mediators

  • FINRA Arbitration Roster

  • United Nations, FAO Consultancy Roster (Affiliate Workforce)

  • Southern California Family Mediation 

  • New Day Divorce Center

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Mediated Matters Include

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  • Business partnership disputes

  • Landlord tenant disputes

  • Personal injury matters 

  • Entertainment contract disputes

  • Closely help business conflicts

  • Real property and construction disputes

  • Divorce mediation 

  • Probate and estate-related matters 

  • High-conflict dependency court matters​​​

LEGAL & CROSS-BORDER EXPERIENCE

My legal career spans over a decade supporting legal teams in business immigration, regulatory compliance, and cross-border corporate matters.

 

Professional experience includes roles with:

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  • University of Southern California​

  • Morrison Urena L.C.

  • Tafapolsky & Smith LLP

  • GrahamAdair Inc.

  • Tashjian Law Group PC​

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​Experience includes:

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  • Business immigration matters connected to mergers, acquisitions, and international transfers

  • Coordination across legal, HR, executive, IT, and operational stakeholders

  • Preparation of compliance-related documentation for regulatory filings

  • Management of high-volume, time-sensitive legal matters for Fortune 100 clients. â€‹

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This background provides practical insight into corporate structures, investor considerations, and cross-border complexities that often shape dispute resolution strategy.

EDUCATION

Master of Laws (LLM) in Alternative Dispute Resolution, University of Southern California Gould School of Law

  • USC Dean’s Academic Excellence Scholarship

  • Armenian International Women Association (AIWA) Scholarship

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Bachelor's degree in Linguistics, Yerevan State Linguistics University

  • Internship at The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia

  • Embassy of Poland’s Scholarship Award and the UMCS Poland Full Tuition Academic Scholarship

PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP & AFFILIATIONS

  • CPR Institute’s Young Leaders in ADR Steering Committee, 2024-2027

  • American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution Fellow, 2023

  • SCMA Annual Family Mediation Institute Planning Committee, 2023

  • Southern California Mediation Association

  • Beverly Hills Bar Association 

  • New York City Bar Association 

  • Idea to IPO, Silicon Valley Startup, Volunteer, 2016 – 2018

ADVANCED MEDIATION TRAINING

​Over 400 hours of formal mediation and negotiation training, including:

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LANGUAGES & PERSONAL INTERESTS

I am fluent in English, Armenian, and Russian, with elementary proficiency in French and Polish.

 

In addition to my mediation practice, I have formal training in piano and music theory from Yerevan State Musical College R. Melikyan and hold a Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 certification.

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