“Don’t avoid conflict. Instead, foster an environment where inevitable conflicts are anticipated, appreciated, and resolved in ways that improve outcomes.” -Liane Davey
Our Services for HR Departments & Leadership
Employee Relations Consulting
Building on her experience consulting for the Democratic National Committee, Melora advises organizations on equitable and inclusive practices that help prevent disputes before they arise.
Conflict Resolution & Mediation
When tensions escalate between employees or between staff and management, Melora steps in to mediate disputes, guide difficult conversations, and rebuild trust.
Policy Review & Development
We work with HR teams to create or refine policies that reflect the organization’s values—focusing on fairness, clarity, and legal compliance.
Training & Workshops
Through customized training sessions, we equip teams with communication strategies, active listening skills, and conflict prevention techniques that enhance workplace harmony.
Practice Areas
At Middle Path Mediation, Attorney Mediator Melora Bentz offers a range of conflict resolution and consulting services rooted in empathy, skill, and professionalism. Drawing on her background in employment and labor law, criminal defense, and restorative justice facilitation, Melora helps individuals and communities to find a workable middle path, toward resolution. Below are the primary practice areas we serve in the space of conflict resolution. Note: Melora does not represent clients or advocate for parties, she is a Neutral.
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Discrimination and harassment complaints can disrupt team morale, impede productivity, and cause severe emotional distress. With a deep understanding of Title VII, Melora mediates these sensitive claims in a respectful and private setting. She focuses on recognizing the underlying issues—whether systemic or interpersonal—and guides parties toward solutions that uphold dignity and fairness.
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Prompt, independent investigation into a workplace complaint. Melora collects information, conducts interviews, and summarizes her findings in a Report with or without Recommendations for follow through, based on the client’s needs.
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Holistic review of an organization’s culture, with guidance on establishing Values and Mission Statements, Policy and Procedure review, and creating a Conflict management protocol
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Contract disputes can escalate quickly when communication breaks down. Drawing on years of civil litigation experience, Melora helps parties uncover the core issues—whether they involve payment terms, delivery of services, or performance obligations—and guides them toward mutually acceptable remedies. By mediating instead of litigating, businesses and individuals can save time, money, and relationships.
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Whether it’s a partnership disagreement, shareholder conflict, or vendor-client impasse, business disputes threaten productivity and profitability. Melora facilitates honest, interest-based discussions that address underlying concerns, align on objectives, and protect vital business relationships. This approach fosters long-term collaboration rather than burning bridges.
Testimonials - What they say?
Thanks to Melora’s expertise and dedication, our team is now functioning more cohesively, and we have seen a significant improvement in our collaborative efforts. We highly recommend Middle Path Mediation to any organization facing internal conflicts. Melora Bentz’s mediation skills are truly exceptional and were instrumental in helping us achieve success.
Thanks to Melora’s expertise and dedication, our team is now functioning more cohesively, and we have seen a significant improvement in our collaborative efforts. We highly recommend Middle Path Mediation to any organization facing internal conflicts. Melora Bentz’s mediation skills are truly exceptional and were instrumental in helping us achieve success.
John Priddy
Melora's ability to engage our employees was remarkable. Her dispassionate ethic, combined with her insightful and methodical approach, played a key role in resolving the conflicts and fostering a more collaborative environment. She brought a calm and professional demeanor to every session, creating a safe space for open and honest communication.
Melora's ability to engage our employees was remarkable. Her dispassionate ethic, combined with her insightful and methodical approach, played a key role in resolving the conflicts and fostering a more collaborative environment. She brought a calm and professional demeanor to every session, creating a safe space for open and honest communication.
John Priddy
We recently had the pleasure of working with Melora Bentz, proprietor of Middle Path Mediation, to address a challenging situation involving four employees from two departments struggling to collaborate effectively. As a nonprofit health care payer, it is crucial for our team to work harmoniously to meet our mission.
We recently had the pleasure of working with Melora Bentz, proprietor of Middle Path Mediation, to address a challenging situation involving four employees from two departments struggling to collaborate effectively. As a nonprofit health care payer, it is crucial for our team to work harmoniously to meet our mission.
John Priddy
