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ABOUT TATEVIK KECHIYANTS

Founder of TK Mediation | Mediator | Conflict Resolution Specialist

Tatevik Kechiyants is an independent, impartial mediator committed to helping individuals and businesses resolve conflicts with clarity, confidence, and compassion — both in-person and remotely.

 

With a deep passion for dispute prevention and early dispute resolution, Tatevik believes that non-adversarial processes offer society a smarter, healthier path toward resolving differences. She excels at facilitating attorney-client relationships by understanding their goals and challenges during pre-mediation consultations, and tailoring the strategy to meet their needs.

 

With a success rate exceeding 90% across hundreds of cases — including divorce, co-parenting, probate, partnership, business, real property, and entertainment matters — Tatevik applies analytical, strategic negotiation techniques and empathetic problem-solving to achieve meaningful, lasting resolutions.

 

Her vision is a world where individuals and organizations resolve conflicts constructively, strengthen relationships, and drive sustainable growth.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION EXPERIENCE

Tatevik serves as a neutral in a wide range of mediation and conflict resolution programs, including:

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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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FINRA Arbitration Roster 

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Her casework includes:

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  • Entertainment contract disputes between performers and event organizers

  • Business partnership disputes

  • Landlord tenant disputes

  • Divorce mediation 

  • Probate mediation 

  • Family mediation in dependency courts for high-conflict couples​​​

  • Construction disputes 

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

​​Tatevik’s extensive legal background brings unique insight into the systems, pressures, and priorities attorneys face — making her a highly effective and trusted mediator. Her career includes over a decade supporting high-level legal teams in business immigration, litigation support, and regulatory documentation. She has worked closely with HR departments, corporate attorneys, and in-house legal teams to navigate complex organizational matters and international mobility challenges. Her legal experience includes:

 

  • Business immigration support for mergers and acquisitions and cross-border transfers

  • Coordination with stakeholders across HR, legal, and IT departments

  • Preparation of compliance-related documentation and communication with internal teams for regulatory filings

  • Experience managing high-volume, time-sensitive legal projects with Fortune 100 clients. 

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She has contributed to high-impact legal teams at:

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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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These experiences sharpened Tatevik’s attention to detail, discretion, and ability to coordinate across complex stakeholder environments — all skills she brings to her mediation practice to help parties resolve disputes strategically, efficiently, and respectfully.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION

Tatevik is committed to lifelong learning and leadership in the mediation community.​

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

  • American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Dispute Resolution (DR) Fellow, 2023

  • Women in Dispute Resolution (WIDR) Subcommittee Member, 2023

  • SCMA Family Mediation Institute Planning Committee Member, 2023

  • ABA DR and Southern California Mediation Association (SCMA) member

  • 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;

  • Early Dispute Resolution training at AAA and EDR Institute, 2023;

  • Center for Dispute Resolution, Ken Cloke, 2023;

  • New Day Divorce, 2022-2023;

  • Los Angeles City Attorney DRP, 2022;

  • Southern California Family Mediation (SCFM) Family & Dependency Court, 2021;

  • LA County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA), 2019.

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Education:

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Master of Laws (LLM) degree in Alternative Dispute Resolution from the 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 from Yerevan State Linguistics University in Armenia

  • Internship at The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia

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

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Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) level 1 Diploma from Napa Valley Wine Academy

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​Piano and Music Theory from Yerevan State Musical College R. Melikyan, Armenia

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Tatevik is fluent in English, Armenian, and Russian, and possess elementary proficiency in French and Polish languages.​

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