Ann Shields
Ann Shields Neutral
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Overview

Ann Shields

Ann Davis Shields is an accomplished mediator and legal educator with extensive experience in mediation, labor and employment law, and legal education. She serves as a Professor of Practice and Director of Pretrial Practice and Settlement at Washington University School of Law, where she teaches Legal Practice, Negotiation, and Pretrial Practice and Settlement courses.

In addition to her teaching, Professor Shields conducts investigations for school boards across Missouri to evaluate allegations of policy violations by students, staff, or faculty. She also mediates employment and ADA disputes in Missouri and Kansas.

Professor Shields is actively involved in the St. Louis Mediation Project, providing free mediation services to courts and the community. Since 2005, she has served as the Ombudsperson for Washington University School of Law, advocating for fairness and resolving conflicts within the institution.

Before joining the faculty at Washington University, Professor Shields practiced labor and employment law at Bryan Cave, a prominent St. Louis law firm.

Affiliations

  • Member, Missouri Bar
  • Rule 17 Qualified Mediator
  • Member, Panel of Neutrals for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
  • Member, Association of Missouri Mediators

Accomplishments

  • David M. Becker Professor of the Year, Washington University School of Law (2018)
  • Women’s Justice Award for Legal Scholars, Missouri Lawyers Weekly (2012)

Professor Shields’ distinguished career in legal practice, mediation, and education underscores her commitment to resolving disputes and fostering effective communication. Her leadership and expertise make her a trusted mediator and educator in the legal community.

Education

  • A.B., Washington University (1985)
  • J.D., Washington University (1993)
  • Mediation Skills Training Program, Northwestern University School of Professional Studies (2015)
  • USA&M Advanced Mediator Training (2018)
  • Advanced Title IX Training, Title IX Solutions, LLC (2022)
Rates and Fees

Rates - Ann Shields

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Mediation Rates
2 Party Case: $200 per party; per hour
3 Party Case: $150 per party; per hour
4 Party Case: $125 per party; per hour
5+ Party Case: Flat Rate Available Upon Request

Travel time and expenses, including meals and lodging, billed separately and split equally among the parties at the Neutral's hourly rate.
Pre/Post Consultation & Document Review: Hourly Mediation/Arbitration Rate

Mediation Admin Fees
St. Louis Mediation Admin Fee - $250 per party

MEDIATION CANCELLATION POLICY

Mediations cancelled within 10 days of the mediation will be charged a cancellation fee of $500. However, mediations cancelled, rescheduled or settled within 24 hours of the mediation will be charged 4 hrs. of the Neutral's hourly rate . Cancellation fees shall be sent to the cancelling party unless otherwise agreed to by the parties.