Alternative Dispute Resolution

Employment Law Alternative Dispute Resolution in Denver: Mediation & Arbitration

One Call Attorneys is a trusted provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) legal services, including arbitration and mediation, with a specific focus on employment law.

Christine (Chris) Lamb, founding partner and seasoned employment law attorney, leads the firm’s ADR practice area. Chris is certified as a labor and employment arbitrator by the American Arbitration Association® (AAA), the nation’s leading provider of alternative dispute resolution services. She serves on the AAA Panel of Employment Arbitrators and has arbitrated numerous employment law disputes. Chris is also certified as a labor and employment law mediator.

Chris is available to assist parties in mediating or arbitrating a range of employment law disputes, including matters such as employment contracts, discrimination, wrongful termination, non-compete and trade secret agreements, harassment, wage and hour issues, and executive compensation.

Why Hire Chris Lamb as Your Mediator or Arbitrator?

With over three decades of experience navigating the complexities of employment law, Chris brings deep knowledge and a balanced perspective to mediation and arbitration. Her longtime work representing businesses of all sizes, from startups to Fortune 100 companies, as well as individual employees, gives her a unique ability to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses on both sides of a dispute, understand competing perspectives, and guide parties toward realistic and equitable resolutions in even the most challenging matters.

Chris’s deep expertise, coupled with her certification by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) as an arbitrator in labor and employment law, makes her an exceptional choice for legal counsel or corporate teams seeking seasoned, neutral mediators or arbitration attorneys in Denver.

Chris is widely recognized as a leading authority in employment law in Denver and beyond. Her numerous accolades include:

5280 Top Lawyer in Labor & Employment

Benchmark Litigation’s “Litigation Star”
The Best Lawyers in America®
- Employment Law – Management
- Litigation – Labor and Employment
Colorado Super Lawyers
- Employment & Labor
- Employment Litigation

AV Preeminent® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell since 2002, the highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards

Frequently Asked Questions About Mediation and Arbitration

What is the difference between mediation and arbitration?

Mediation is a collaborative process where a neutral third party helps disputing parties reach a voluntary agreement.
Arbitration is a more formal process in which the arbitrator acts like a judge and issues a binding decision after hearing from both sides.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of arbitration?

Advantages: Can be faster than litigation, offers more privacy, and the arbitrator typically has specialized expertise in the area.

Disadvantages: Limited right to appeal, potential for high fees, and a less formal discovery process than litigation.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of mediation?

Advantages: Confidential, collaborative, faster, and more cost-effective.

Disadvantages: Non-binding (unless parties reach an agreement); relies on mutual cooperation.

Is mediation legally binding?

Mediation only results in a binding outcome if both parties agree to and sign a formal settlement. In most cases, the mediator acts as a neutral facilitator, guiding the discussion and helping the parties find common ground rather than issuing a ruling or decision.