Tanya Tate
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Overview

Tanya Tate

A Fellow in the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers and a member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, Tanya Tate is a seasoned and highly effective mediator. She has mediated over one thousand cases involving employment and business-related matters. Prior to beginning her practice as a mediator and arbitrator 15 years ago, Tanya represented both plaintiffs and defendants in a multitude of different cases involving employment law, whistle blower claims, restrictive covenants, trade secrets, contracts, torts, business litigation, insurance coverage, and school law,

Tanya was elected a Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers in June 2024 — one of the highest honors in the field of employment law. Her years of experience working as a litigator representing both sides has given Tanya a unique and unbiased insight into each party’s position and provided her with a broad base of knowledge from which to draw during mediation. Tanya’s experience, ability to connect and empathize with all types of people, patience, and ability to quickly spot and evaluate the most contested issues has allowed her to bring of the vast majority of her cases to a successful resolution.

Tanya is also a skilled arbitrator, with significant experience serving as both a solo arbitrator and on three-arbitrator panels. Her trial experience, broad background in employment law and commercial disputes, attention to detail and thoroughness, love of legal research and deep desire to reach a correct and well-reasoned decision make her an extremely effective arbitrator.

Tanya is a certified member of the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution and has also served as a mentor to younger employment attorneys in the Atlanta Bar Association’s Labor & Employment Law Mentorship Academy. She and has also been an invited speaker at ADR and employment law conferences throughout the Southeast. In addition to her mediation and arbitration practice, Tanya also works to raise funds and awareness for Parkinson’s research and education.

Education

  • University of Georgia School of Law, J.D.
  • University of Georgia (Honors Program), B.A. Journalism, magna cum laude with honors

 

Publications

 

Speaking Engagements

  • Panelist, “Mediation Tactics and Strategies: Do We Have to ‘Meet in the Middle?,’” DRI 2025 Employment and Labor Law Seminar, May 9, 2025
  • Guest Lecturer, University of Georgia School of Law – Advanced Dispute Resolution Systems Design
  • NELA Georgia CLE Conference, September 28, 2023
  • Emerging Trends in Dispute Resolution in Georgia and the US – A Program of the University of Georgia School of Law and Miles Mediation & Arbitration, April 18, 2023

 

Honors and Awards

  • Elected as a Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, June 2025

Spotlight on Tanya Tate

Testimonials:

I worked with Tanya as a mediator for the first time recently. She knew the law, she was completely prepared, she treated my client with total respect, she gave candid and straightforward input, and she moved the mediation efficiently to a good conclusion for both parties despite some unusual challenges. On top of being effective, Tanya was a pleasure to work with. I recommend Tanya without qualification, and I plan to find chances to hire her again in my own practice soon.
– Steven Wolf (Plaintiff) – Partner, Legare, Attwood & Wolfe, LLC

I highly recommend Tanya as a Mediator. Her expertise and experience in both the Law and the art of Mediation is matched by her unique intuition and ability to work with people in the most difficult of circumstances. Tanya recently helped our client resolve an extremely difficult and emotional case; one I’m certain most mediators would have given up on. Tanya’s reputation in the Atlanta Legal Community as an outstanding, professional and dedicated Mediator is well earned and deserved.
– Dan Kniffen (Defendant) – Of Counsel, Drew Eckl & Farnham

Tanya is great at building rapport and trust. She helped my client settle a case with a very fragile plaintiff and handled the emotions involved very successfully. I highly recommend her for employment mediations.
– Janell Ahnert (Defendant) – Shareholder, Littler

Tanya stands out as one of the most gifted and best mediators I have encountered in my 25 plus career in law and public policy. In the plaintiff’s employment realm, the most important quality in a mediator is the capacity to engage our clients with compassion and dignity. Tanya understands that this capacity is the gateway to being heard by a plaintiff. She also has the tactical savvy to see a pathway to results before the parties actually see it. The litigation bar in the Atlanta market is lucky to have her talents as a resource.
– Artur Davis (Plaintiff attorney) – Former US Congressman, Plaintiff’s Employment Attorney, HKM Employment Attorneys, LLP

Tanya does an excellent job in all phases of mediation – pre, during and post. She talks with counsel prior to the mediation to understand any nuances of the particular case. Then, she takes that knowledge and applies it during the mediation to focus the parties on the opportunity to resolve the matter that day. In the process, Tanya does a good job of exploring disputed issues and their impact on the case, but all the while keeping the focus on how settlement could look. She is diligent and patient and creates an environment where the parties stay engaged. Once settlement is reached, she does a good job of following up to ensure that a final agreement was reached. I would recommend using Tanya for mediation.
– Brad Adler (Defense) – Partner, Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP

I have used Tanya as a mediator on several cases and always had a great experience. She is well-prepared, builds good relationships with the parties, and can effectively talk with them about their cases. She works hard to get the parties to a resolution and is fair and balanced in her approach. I would definitely recommend Tanya and will use her again.
– David Cole, JD, CIPP/USDavid Cole, JD, CIPP/US (Defendant) – Partner, Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP

Rates and Fees

Rates - Tanya Tate

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Mediation Rates4hr Min.
2 Party Case: $400 per party; per hour
3 Party Case: $350 per party; per hour
4 Party Case: $300 per party; per hour
5+ Party Case: Flat Rate Available Upon Request

Arbitration Hourly Rate: $650/hour

MEDIATION CANCELLATION POLICY

Mediations cancelled within 10 days of the mediation will be charged a cancellation fee of $1,000. 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.

Mediation /Arbitration Admin Fees
Atlanta Mediation Admin Fee - $400 per party
Arbitration Commencement And Administration Fee: $1500 per party

ARBITRATION FEE PAYMENT POLICY

Arbitration Commencement and Administrative Fee is $1500.00 per party, per arbitrator. At the commencement of arbitration, each party will be invoiced $1500.00. This fee is refundable minus $500.00 per party until the initial case management order has been issued. All arbitration related invoices are due upon receipt.

ARBITRATION CANCELLATION POLICY

If a single-day Arbitration Hearing scheduled on the merits of the case cancels or reschedules within 15 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 4 hours of the Arbitrator’s hourly rate. However, if the single-day Arbitration Hearing cancels or reschedules within 2 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 8 hours of the Arbitrator’s hourly rate.

If a multi-day Arbitration Hearing scheduled on the merits of the case cancels or reschedules within 28 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 4 hours of the Arbitrator's hourly rate for each day reserved for the hearing. However, if the multi-day Arbitration Hearing cancels or reschedules within 7 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 8 hours of the Arbitrator's hourly rate for each day reserved for the hearing.

Issuance of the Final Arbitration Order/Award

Arbitration Awards/Orders will not be issued to either party until Miles has received full payment for all fees and expenses associated with the arbitration.