Soheila S. Azizi, J.D.

Award Winning Mediator
Civil & Family Law
Mediation and Arbitration
Collaborative Divorce Professional

Contact Information

Soheila S. Azizi, J.D.
(909) 484-9992
soheilaazizi@camsmediation.com

ADR Philosophy & Approach

Ms. Azizi has been a champion in promoting social justice by bringing creative solutions to most challenging disputes by combining her litigation experience with masterful application of diverse mediation styles and transformative techniques. She has successfully completed mediation seminars and Collaborative Divorce training programs including STAR and the “Professional Skills Program” at Pepperdine University’s acclaimed Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution. An immigrant with a rich cultural heritage, Ms. Azizi offers special skills and powerful communication techniques aimed at effective resolution of Cross-Cultural disputes and sensitive orientations.

Education & Training

1979 – Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York, B.A.
1993 – University of La Verne School of Law, J.D. Member of Law Review, Journal of Juvenile Law
1993 – Continuing Education Courses: State and County Bar Training for Temporary Judge, Superior Courts & Small Claims; Fee Arbitration; Certified Family Law Specialist
2006 – Advanced Family Mediation Skills
2007 – Straus Institute For Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine University: A Systematic Approach To Mediation Strategies (STAR)
2007 – Commercial Alternative Dispute Resolution
2009 – CFLR Advanced Family Law Course
2009 – Minors’ Counsel Training
2010 – Semi-Annual Judicial Training & Re-Certification, Judicial Conduct & Ethics
2010 – Collaborative Divorce Team Training
2010 – Inland Valleys Justice Center: Mediating the Litigated Case
2011 – IVJC: 40 Hour Mediation Trainer—Mediation in Litigation
2011 – University of La Verne, College of Law ADR Symposium /Co-Sponsor
2012 – Center for Understanding in Mediation: 32 Hour Advanced Family Law Mediation Training (Riverside Superior Court)

Professional & Social Affiliations

1993 – Present – California State Bar, Active Member
1993 – Present – San Bernardino County Bar Association
1993 – Present – Riverside County Bar Association
1993 – Present – Iranian American Lawyers Association
1993 – Present – Board Member of Upland Spiritual Assembly, Legal, Administrative & Dispute Resolution Duties
1995 – Present – Past President & Founder of Upland Interfaith Council
2000 – Present – Consumer Attorney’s Association of Los Angeles
2005 – Present – Co-Founder & Board Member of “Women On The Move Network”
2009 – Present – University of La Verne, College of Law’s Choice for “Great Lawyers” Campaign
2010 – Present – Panel Speaker, University of La Verne ADR
2010 – Present – Panel Speaker, University of La Verne ADR
2010 – Present – Guest Lecturer: Loma Linda University Graduate School of Psychology: Family Law Mediation
2011 – Co-Sponsor-University of La Verne College of Law ADR Symposium
2012 – Guest Lecturer Cal. State University, San Bernardino: The China Program—American Law and Culture

Legal, Judicial, Administrative & ADR Experience

1984 – Present – Active Member and Referee on the Consultative Body of Local Church Administration
1993 – Present – Private Practice: Medical Malpractice, Elder Abuse & Personal Injury Litigation, Family law, Child Custody & Support Litigation, General Civil litigation & Immigration Law
1994 – 1998 – T.V. Legal Talk Show Co-Host, International Chanel 18
1994 – Present – Television, Radio &Public Addresses on Legal, ADR & Social Issues
1995 – Present – University of La Verne Mock Trial Competition Judge
1998 – 2000 – Temporary Judge, San Bernardino County Superior Court
2000 – Present – Arbitrator for State and County Bar Mandatory Fee Arbitration
2006 – 2009 – IVAMS Civil & Family Law Mediation Panelist
2004 – Present – Continuing Medical Education Courses for Physicians; Co-Lecturer on Transformative Mediation, SCMA
2005 – Present – Directory Member of Mediate.Com
2006 – 2007 – Adjunct Professor of Law, University of La Verne College of Law
2006 – 2012 – Served as Temporary Judge & Settlement Officer in Family Law Court, San Bernardino County
2006 – Present – Settlement Officer, CRASH Settlement Program, LA County
2007 – Present – First Resolution Services, Inc., Panelist
2009 – 2012 – 2009-Present: IVJC Supervising Mediation Panelist
2010 – 2011 – San Bernardino Court “Triage Program” Developer and Presenter For IVJC
2010 – Present – Riverside Superior Court Civil & Family Law Mediation Panel
2010 – Present – Civil and Family Law Mediator, Dispute Resolution Services, Riverside
2010 – 2011 – Co-Owner & Panelist: R.D.O.C.S. ADR Services (predecessor of C.A.M.S.)
2011 – Co-Sponsor-University of La Verne College of Law ADR Symposium
2011 – Present – Board President and Panelist, California Arbitration & Mediation Services (C.A.M.S.), Civil and Family Law Mediation