Practical Solutions for Mediation, Arbitration, and Dispute Prevention
At Foust IP Law, Amy Foust provides alternative dispute resolution services focused on helping parties resolve or avoid conflict through structured, collaborative, and fair processes. Drawing on a background as a scientist, patent attorney, and in-house counsel, Amy works with individuals, businesses, and organizations to navigate disputes with clarity and efficiency, particularly in relationship-intensive, technology-driven matters.
Whether you're facing a conflict that needs resolution or looking to address areas of risk proactively, Amy brings more than 25 years of experience in helping people engage constructively with complex problems.
Ready to explore options for resolving or preventing a dispute?
Learn more about Amy’s approach to mediation, arbitration, and conflict prevention—or reach out to discuss your needs confidentially.
Mediation Services
Collaborative Mediation for Business and Technology Disputes
Mediation is a voluntary, confidential process where a neutral helps parties explore mutually acceptable outcomes. Amy is a facilitator—not a decision-maker—working with all parties to clarify interests, surface options, and move toward resolution.
This approach is particularly practical for disputes involving ongoing business relationships, joint development agreements, intellectual property licenses, and similar contexts where trust and collaboration matter.
Arbitration Services
Private Arbitration for Efficient, Binding Resolution
Arbitration provides a structured process outside the court system in which a neutral third party renders a decision after considering the facts and arguments presented by each side. Amy is an arbitrator in commercial and consumer disputes, offering a flexible and fair process that leads to a final, binding outcome.
This option is well-suited for parties seeking a confidential and cost-effective alternative to litigation.
Dispute Prevention and Management
Proactive Strategies to Avoid and Manage Conflict
Many conflicts can be avoided or significantly reduced through thoughtful planning, structured dialogue, and early intervention. Amy provides dispute prevention and conflict management services for teams and organizations, including:
- Facilitated alignment sessions for project teams
- Risk-mapping and issue-spotting in complex agreements
- Conflict systems design for scaling organizations
These services help clarify expectations, reduce friction, and create a stronger foundation for collaboration.
Practical Solutions for Mediation, Arbitration, and Dispute Prevention
Amy Foust has focused her career on understanding and resolving conflict. She holds an LLM in Dispute Resolution from the Straus Institute at Pepperdine University and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. She is also a member of the American Arbitration Association’s commercial and consumer dispute panels.
Amy’s work is grounded in process integrity, clarity, and respect for all participants.
Getting Started
Amy welcomes inquiries from individuals, counsel, and organizations seeking neutral services in mediation, arbitration, and dispute prevention.
Use the form below to inquire about availability or share details about your matter.