SAN DIEGO, Sept. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Judikat West, one of California’s leading providers of private dispute resolution services, has appointed Kristin Rizzo, Esq. to his list of neutrals. From the San Diego office, she is available as a mediator for nationwide matters.

“Kristin has earned a reputation for always being well prepared and for her hardworking attitude aimed at resolving any case. She is widely respected in the legal community for her service and her ongoing passion for resolving disputes. Her energetic approach, work ethic, empathy and persistence are keys to her success in resolving disputes creatively and meaningfully. We are very excited to offer their services to our customers,” said Mark Kaufman, executive vice president of market development with Judikat West.

With nearly two decades of legal experience, Rizzo has represented clients in litigation and mediation across a wide range of civil matters, with a focus on employment law matters. Beyond employment law, Rizzo has dealt with business and contractual disputes, housing discrimination, disabled access, internal employment relationships, personal injury and medical malpractice. She began her career at a small plaintiff law firm, then at a leading defense law firm in San Diego before founding her own litigation firm, Rizzo Law, representing individuals and corporations in the areas of harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, wages and hours of work in a class action lawsuit counts. For the past few years, Rizzo has mediated across the state, focusing on all types of labor disputes.

Appointed by the Mayor and City Council in 2020, Rizzo has served as Commissioner for the City of San Diego’s Human Relations Commission, which advocates for human and civil rights. She is currently the Chair. She has held numerous positions with the San Diego County Bar Association, including President (2018); Treasurer (2015); Chair of the Labor and Employment Section (2013); and New Lawyer Division…