Panelist Profile: Gulley, Melynda Z
Gulley, Melynda Z
San Antonio, TX
Mediator
Education
Texas Christian University, B.A; 40 Hour Mediation Training, Travis County Dispute Resolution Center; 24 Hour Family Law Mediation Training, Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center; 24 Hour Child Protective Services Training, San Antonio, Texas; Family Law Mediation Class, St. Mary’s University; Group Facilitation Skills Training; Candidate for Certification with the Institute of Christian Conciliation
Experience
Mediation Experience: Christian Conciliation; Personnel disputes, Insurance cases, San Antonio Housing Authority arbitrator; More than 200 cases mediated; over 750 hours; Court Appointed Mediator; TMCA Credentialed Advanced; Previous Experience: Juvenile Justice System, developing and teaching classes, grant writing, member of the Bexar County Citizen’s Advisory Council to the Juvenile Board and other task forces; Child Protective and Regulatory Services, Advocate through CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocate, for children whose parents rights have been removed by the state & through juvenile experiences; Divorce: Custody, Visitation and Property (personal, academic, 8 years of mediation experience).
Area of Specialization
Family Law (custody, visitation, divorce); Parental Rights Termination cases
Membership & Affiliations
Alamo Area Mediation Association; Texas Association of Mediators; State Bar ADR Section
Rates
$500 Full day (8 hours) per side; $375 Half day (4-5 hours) per side; Room charge if applicable; $100 per hour overtime charge; Travel charges


