MEET THE FOUNDER
Latisha Butler, M.S.
Founder & Principal Consultant
CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROFESSIONAL | WORKPLACE MEDIATOR | ORGANIZATIONAL CONSULTANT
Latisha Butler, M.S., is a conflict-resolution professional, workplace mediator, and organizational consultant specializing in workplace conflict, leadership development, facilitation, and organizational problem-solving.
As the Founder & Principal Consultant of Butler ADR & Consulting, Latisha helps organizations move beyond simply reacting to conflict toward building the leadership capability, practical skills, and organizational practices needed to address conflict earlier and more effectively.
She holds a Master of Science in Conflict Analysis & Resolution, with a concentration in Best Business Practices. Her professional credentials include Workplace Mediation & Training certification through the Mediation Training Institute (MTI), Qualified Mediator accreditation through the International Mediation Institute, and Certified Practitioner in CDP-I.
Latisha has also served in the U.S. Army, experience that contributes to her perspective on leadership, communication, accountability, negotiation, and conflict management in complex environments.
Her work brings together conflict analysis, mediation, leadership development, facilitation, and organizational consulting to help leaders and organizations address the human dynamics that can affect workplace relationships, team effectiveness, and organizational performance.
Through Butler ADR & Consulting, Latisha is developing the Butler's Workforce Conflict Shield™, a structured approach designed to help organizations Diagnose, Equip, Embed, and Sustain stronger conflict-management capabilities.
Her philosophy is straightforward:
Conflict isn't always the problem. Unmanaged conflict is.
Latisha's work is grounded in the belief that organizations don't simply need people who can resolve conflict when it escalates—they need leaders who are equipped to recognize conflict earlier, navigate difficult conversations effectively, and create environments where healthy conflict can lead to better decisions, stronger relationships, and more resilient organizations.
CREDENTIALS & TRAINING
Qualifications & Professional Background
IMI Qualified Mediator
International and regionally recognized mediation certifications with certified training in workplace mediation and child custody and mediation from MTI, NYSDRA, and the NYS Unified Court System.
Conflict Coach
Credentialed conflict coach supporting individuals through personal and professional conflict navigation.
Neutral Roster Member
Listed on various rosters including community, court-connected, and federal organizational neutral rosters for appointment in formal ADR proceedings.
Continuing Education
Ongoing professional development in ADR best practices, ethics, and trauma-informed practices from NYSDRA, MTI, and the Deployment Psychology Center.
10+ Years Experience
Over a decade of HR and operational management with military personnel experience and practice in work-related disputes, resolution, and training contexts.
OUR MISSION
We believe that how a conflict is handled matters just as much as how it ends. Our mission is to provide every client with a process that is fair, transparent, and centered on their wellbeing.
We are committed to reducing the emotional, financial, and relational cost of unresolved conflict — one case at a time.