About Judy West,
Professional Mediator
Judy West offers mediation excellence with 20+ years of wisdom and experience as a professional mediator.
Her practical knowledge, personal experience and extensive time in her profession yields high quality mediated agreements for the restructured families she serves. She is keen to understand her clients as they present their needs and priorities in financial and parenting matters.
Education & Experience
2025 - Present
Mediation Matters LLC
Solo practice offering wisdom and skill gained from over 20 years as a professional mediator. Judy West offers practical knowledge gained from life experience and extensive time in her professional life. Her work yields high quality mediated agreements while minimizing client costs.
2023-2025
Sabbatical
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Complete House Remodel: Redesigned and rebuilt the interior of a 1964 ranch home with a mix of contractors and DIY projects.
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Choice Hospice Volunteer: Accompanied by her pet therapy dog Penny, Judy visits with patients to listen and comfort.
2005 - 2023
Colorado Mediators & Arbitrators
Colorado Mediators & Arbitrators / COMA offered various forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) through a panel of professional mediators and arbitrators. Judy owned and operated this company for 18 years, resolving hundreds of cases during 2 decades of service.
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Intake / Case Administrator: Managed case assignment, scheduling, document exchange, and billing.
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Mediator and Arbitrator
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Divorce & Family
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Business
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Real Estate Earnest Money
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PC/DM Parenting Coordinator / Decision Maker by court appointment for post-divorce disputes.
2006 - 2014
FINRA Industry Arbitrator
Industry Arbitrator on a panel of 3 Arbitrators to hear complaints filed against broker-dealers and/or Registered Representatives. FINRA oversees U.S. member broker-dealers to protect investors and ensure the integrity of our country’s securities markets.
2006
University of Denver
Completed master's certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution. ADR encompasses various forms of dispute resolution provided outside a court setting: Mediation, Arbitration, Ombudsman and Negotiation.
2003 - 2006
Vision Mediation Group
Created a mediation company focusing on employment, divorce, and family dispute resolution.
2002
Eastern Mennonite University - Summer Peacebuilding Institute 2002
Graduate level courses with global attendance. Many of the students were from war torn countries with conflicts resulted in high levels of trauma. The goal of the Summer Peacebuilding Institute is to build bridges of understanding and healing between people groups. Courses included:
• Conflict Theory & Practice
• Trauma Healing and Recovery
• Learning to Listen, Learning to Teach
2002
Regis University
Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management, Magna cum Laude. Earned the prestigious designation of Senior Professional in Human Resources, SPHR.
2002
EEOC: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Academic Internship to complete BS in Human Resource Management degree at Regis University. Co-mediated employment cases of workplace disputes to ensure compliance with Federal Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
1995 - 2001
Charles Schwab
Registered Representative and Trader. Took on increasing roles of responsibility within Charles Schwab to promote company values and please customers.
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Retail Trader for individual account holders: maintained an accuracy rate of 99.5%.in client accounts.
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Quality Assurance - evaluated Registered Rep's delivery of service for accuracy and professionalism. Mentored for superior performance.
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Institutional Trader - placed multi-million dollar trades for fund managers and retirement plans. Maintained error rate <.05%.
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Tax Team Supervisor in 1998, the first year ROTH IRA's were introduced and offered to the public.
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Business Development Specialist - recommended strategies for portfolio growth.
Licenses Held: Series 7 & 63
1992 - 1994
Prudential Insurance
Insurance Agent & Registered Representative
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Life, Accident & Health
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Annuities
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Property & Casualty (Home & Auto Insurance)
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Mutual Funds
Licenses Held: Series 6 & 63, Property & Casualty, Annuity Contracts