A Mediator Who Understands What's Really at Stake
Nicole Torrado is an experienced employment mediator who brings over 20 years of sophisticated legal practice to dispute resolution. Her career spans diverse roles in employment law from serving as in-house counsel, defense counsel and prosecutor. This breadth of experience provides her with a deep understanding of organizational priorities, legal strategy, and the human element that drives every workplace dispute.
Each chapter of Nicole’s legal career has sharpened her ability to resolve conflict.
Corporate Perspective
As in-house counsel for a 900+ employee organization across 45 states, Nicole balanced operational realities with legal risk daily. She knows what keeps executives up at night and what solutions impact people, operations and the bottom line.
Legal Strategy
Representing Fortune 50 companies in high-stakes litigation, Nicole understands how organizations evaluate risk, make settlement decisions, and what they need to put disputes behind them.
Human Impact
Her prosecutorial experience working with crime victims developed her ability to connect with people facing traumatic situations, building the trust and rapport essential to effective mediation. People find her to be genuine, transparent, and trustworthy, particularly in high-stakes, emotionally charged disputes.
Deep Understanding of Employment and Workplace Dynamics
With extensive experience in employment law and workplace dynamics, Nicole understands the high stakes for both organizations and individuals when conflicts arise. She is committed to helping parties move forward with dignity, clarity, and confidence.
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- Deputy Chief Legal Counsel, Oakland, California (Feb 2020 – Nov 2024)
Sanchez & Amador, L.L.P.
- Attorney, Oakland, California (Jul 2014 – Aug 2020)
Seyfarth Shaw
- Attorney (Jul 2013 – Jun 2014)
Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office
- Assistant State’s Attorney (Nov 2004 – Aug 2011)
- California
- Illinois
- Loyola University Chicago, Doctor of Law (J.D.)
- University of Notre Dame, Bachelor of Arts – BA, History; Computer Applications
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Ready to Move Forward?
Employment disputes are complex, but resolution doesn’t have to be. Whether yourcase involves discrimination claims, accommodation issues, or multi-party workplace conflicts, Nicole brings the experience and insight to help parties find practical solutions.
She can be found enjoying
Ready to Move Forward?
Employment disputes are complex, but resolution doesn’t have to be. Whether yourcase involves discrimination claims, accommodation issues, or multi-party workplace conflicts, Nicole brings the experience and insight to help parties find practical solutions.
