Carmen M. Rodriguez

Rodriguez Law & Mediation, PLLC Helping couples divorce amicably. Based in the Upper West Side, Covering NYC - NY State Carmen Rodriguez helps couples in New York separate respectfully, protect what matters most, and find clarity through mediation and collaborative law — without court battles. Carmen provides intelligent and compassionate mediation services to all of her clients as they work through one of the most difficult transitions in their lives. Carmen is known for her empathy. Her clients write: "It is Carmen's warmth, kindness, and generosity that really sets her apart from all the other lawyers and mediators out there. She was compassionate every step of the way, giving me the confidence and strength to know that I would get through it and that a better, happier future lay ahead. I will be forever grateful to her for making a very painful process so much easier for me and our kids.” Carmen is an award-winning mediator. She was one of three mediators honored by the United States District Court, Southern District of New York to receive the James Duane Award on behalf of the 220-member Mediation Panel on November 19, 2024. In selecting Carmen, the District Court highlighted her mediation of a very contentious cross-border dispute conducted entirely in Spanish with pro se litigants on both sides. A graduate of Brown University and Columbia Law School, Carmen is recognized by her peers for her great ability to analyze complex topics and explain them in a thoughtful manner. She is known for her deep sense of compassion in helping parties reach agreement. Before starting her mediation practice, she worked at a prominent Wall Street firm for several years and also served on the Board of Trustees of Brown University and the Board of Literacy, Inc., a not-for-profit organization supporting early literacy efforts in New York City’s low-income communities. To learn more about Carmen and Rodriguez Law & Mediation, PLLC, please visit: https://www.rodrigu