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How I got here and how I approach mediation
The world has shifted, and you no longer settle for less. Facing the challenge of divorce, you want the best possible help. David Louis offers experience, compassion and innovation. On the cutting edge with new learnings—working for you and with you—David guides you step by step to resolve your situation and adopt effective solutions for your future.
David Louis
A unique approach
David’s approach to mediation involves a meaningful, future-focused conversation that empowers you to communicate with each other, make your own informed decisions and create a plan for moving forward. Each partner has a voice in discussions. Functioning as an intermediary, David creates a neutral, supportive atmosphere conducive to exploring creative solutions to financial challenges and children’s needs. With David you are empowered to make informed decisions acceptable to both of you. |
Preparation Protocols
David knows that preparing for mediation can make the actual process go much more smoothly. Over the years he has consistently encouraged clients to ask questions about the upcoming process and do baseline financial research ahead so that the total picture is clear. Full financial disclosure prepares both parties to make informed decisions during mediation. Adding to this basic preparation, David now makes use of the “Our Family in Two Homes” resource package—a workbook created by collaborative family law attorney Jacinta Gallant for use by parents who are divorcing while still raising children. Accessing the workbook individually, you can identify your primary goals, needs and values, and consider characteristic communication patterns that will affect the mediation process. How do you tend to operate in times of stress? How do you typically react and respond? How do you perceive your partner’s parallel patterns? Gaining insight into yourself and your relationship can make mediation conversations more efficient, effective and easeful. |
Mediation Services in Chicago
David has been a professional mediator for 13 years. He serves clients in the Chicago area, where he relocated from upstate New York with his family in 2016 and established Louis Mediation Services. He has been a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst since 2013.
As he was in New York, David is strongly credentialed in Chicago—as a fellow with the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois, on the volunteer council of the Center for Conflict Resolution, and a member of the Associate for Conflict Resolution (national and Chicago chapters), the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. David extends his training regularly through continuing education seminars and study.
David has been a professional mediator for 13 years. He serves clients in the Chicago area, where he relocated from upstate New York with his family in 2016 and established Louis Mediation Services. He has been a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst since 2013.
As he was in New York, David is strongly credentialed in Chicago—as a fellow with the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois, on the volunteer council of the Center for Conflict Resolution, and a member of the Associate for Conflict Resolution (national and Chicago chapters), the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. David extends his training regularly through continuing education seminars and study.
A history of expertise in finance and community
David worked in finance for over 30 years, completing his first career as chief financial officer for an organization with a $100 million annual budget. David also served as an elected public official with a reputation as a consensus builder. At age 50, thinking about next steps in his career, he chose mediation.
David worked in finance for over 30 years, completing his first career as chief financial officer for an organization with a $100 million annual budget. David also served as an elected public official with a reputation as a consensus builder. At age 50, thinking about next steps in his career, he chose mediation.
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“Two things attracted me: While I had worked as a decision-maker in finance, I liked the freedom of mediation, where I don’t make the decisions—my clients do. I was also attracted to the field as a future-focused planning process. I enjoy working with people, helping them to think about how to move forward from where they are now.” —David
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Clients appreciate David Louis’ services“David brings both technical and emotional competence to the process of mediation. He makes sure to explain all the available options, as well as what the impact of those options might be.... He ensures that both parties feel heard and that both feel comfortable with the decisions that are arrived at.”
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