Resolution • Trial • Education • Insights
PowerHouse was founded on a simple belief: conflict deserves more than a
process. It deserves thoughtful strategy, experienced professionals,
and solutions designed around the people involved.
Today, PowerHouse brings together experienced neutrals, trial
professionals, educators, and legal thought leaders committed to helping
clients navigate conflict with confidence through innovative dispute
resolution, practical education, and strategic insight.
Every dispute is different. Every client is different. Every legal team faces its own unique challenges.
So why should every matter follow the same process? PowerHouse was founded on the belief that successful dispute resolution begins long before people gather around a conference table. It begins with thoughtful preparation, experienced professionals, and a willingness to design a process around the people involved—not simply the dispute itself.
What began as a mediation practice has grown into something much larger.
Today, PowerHouse brings together experienced neutrals, retired judges, trial consultants, educators, and legal professionals who share one common purpose: helping clients make informed decisions with confidence.
Whether resolving a complex business dispute, preparing a case for trial, educating legal professionals, or developing innovative approaches to conflict resolution, every part of PowerHouse is built around the same philosophy.
Better preparation creates better conversations. Better conversations lead to better decisions. Better decisions produce better outcomes.
"Every dispute has a story. Our role is to help write the next chapter."
Every part of PowerHouse is connected by a common purpose: helping clients navigate conflict with confidence.
PowerHouse is organized around four integrated practice areas that work together to support legal professionals, organizations, businesses, courts, and clients throughout every stage of conflict and resolution.
Helping parties resolve disputes through mediation, arbitration, neutral evaluation, special master services, facilitation, and customized resolution design.
Explore ResolutionHelping lawyers prepare smarter through trial consulting, jury research, focus groups, Summary Jury Trials, Verdict Lab™, and strategic case development.
Explore TrialProfessional education for lawyers, judges, neutrals, organizations, and business professionals through institutes, CLEs, workshops, leadership programs, and on-demand learning.
Explore EducationArticles, publications, research, guides, playbooks, and practical resources that strengthen advocacy, communication, leadership, and dispute resolution.
Explore InsightsEvery service we provide—whether mediation, arbitration, trial consulting, professional education, or thought leadership—is built around one belief: people make better decisions when they have the right preparation, the right process, and the right professionals guiding the way.
Successful outcomes begin long before the first meeting. We help clients prepare strategically, identify key issues, evaluate options, and build confidence before important conversations begin.
No two disputes are identical. We thoughtfully design mediation, arbitration, special master, neutral evaluation, and customized resolution processes around the people, the issues, and the goals of the case.
PowerHouse brings together experienced neutrals, retired judges, trial consultants, educators, and legal professionals committed to professionalism, preparation, sound judgment, and practical results.
PowerHouse was founded on a simple belief: conflict deserves more than a process. It deserves thoughtful preparation, innovative approaches, and professionals committed to helping people move forward with confidence.
Throughout her career, Kristi Paulson has worked with lawyers, judges, businesses, organizations, insurers, and families to design dispute resolution processes that help people make informed decisions and resolve complex conflicts.
As PowerHouse has grown, that philosophy has expanded beyond mediation into arbitration, trial consulting, professional education, leadership development, and thought leadership—always guided by the same commitment to preparation, professionalism, and practical results.
"The process should serve the people— not the other way around."
Every PowerHouse professional plays an important role in helping clients move forward with confidence. From experienced neutrals and nationally recognized faculty to leadership and client services, our team is united by a shared commitment to preparation, professionalism, innovation, and exceptional client care.
Meet the experienced mediators, arbitrators, retired judges, special masters, and ADR professionals who help clients resolve disputes thoughtfully and effectively.
Meet Our NeutralsLearn about the vision behind PowerHouse, the philosophy that guides every service we provide, and the leadership shaping the organization's future.
Learn Our StoryExplore professional education, institutes, CLEs, workshops, leadership development, and practical learning experiences built for today's legal professionals.
Explore EducationBehind every successful PowerHouse engagement is a dedicated team committed to responsive scheduling, communication, logistics, and client support.
Meet Our TeamPowerHouse is building a growing network of experienced neutrals, educators, strategic partners, and dispute resolution professionals committed to preparation, professionalism, and innovative problem solving. As our network grows, so does our ability to serve clients wherever resolution is needed.
PowerHouse is growing through carefully selected mediators, arbitrators, retired judges, educators, and dispute resolution professionals who share our commitment to excellence, innovation, and meaningful collaboration. If you're interested in helping shape the future of dispute resolution, we'd love to start a conversation.
Explore the NetworkPowerHouse was built on a simple belief: every dispute deserves the right people, the right process, and the right strategy.
What began as a mediation practice has grown into a collaborative network of experienced neutrals, retired judges, trial consultants, educators, and thought leaders who help attorneys, businesses, organizations, and families navigate conflict with confidence. We believe resolution is never one-size-fits-all. Every matter is unique, and every client deserves a process thoughtfully designed around their goals, their challenges, and the people involved.
We don't simply resolve disputes.
We design better paths forward.
One Relationship. One Professional. One Community At A Time.
PowerHouse is building a stronger future for dispute resolution—bringing together experienced neutrals, educators, retired judges, attorneys, and strategic partners who share a commitment to excellence, innovation, and better outcomes. Whether you're seeking resolution services, professional education, strategic collaboration, or opportunities to become part of the growing PowerHouse Network, we'd love to start the conversation.