Turn Conflict Into Success

When unresolved tensions paralyze decisions and damage relationships, you need more than just conflict management, you need a durable resolution

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Hi there! I'm Sam Imperati

Conflict resolver, professional mediator, celebrated trainer, and accidental stand-up comedy champion.

For over 30 years, I've helped leaders navigate complex disputes where others see only deadlock.

My approach blends structured methodology and insights with a deft touch of humor that puts people at ease.

Whether you're facing partner disagreements, executive team dysfunction, or multi-party disputes, I’ll find a resolution that preserves relationships while achieving practical outcomes.

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Former Fortune 100 Trial Attorney and Pro Tem Judge

Named a "Best Lawyer in America" 20 times

Conflict resolution expert with 30+ years of experience turning conflicts into opportunities

Expert mediator, facilitator, and conflict resolution trainer

Combines sophisticated methodology with disarming humor

Trusted by executive teams, government agencies, and legal professionals

Known for finding breakthrough solutions where others see only impasse

“You can either build a relationship & fix the problem or build a case & fix blame.”

– Sam Imperati, Executive Director, ICMResolutions

Expert Mediation Services

Resolution for Complex Disputes

When litigation looms or stakeholder relationships are at risk, my established mediation practice provides the structured framework and neutral expertise to move beyond the impasse.

For over three decades, I've helped businesses, legal professionals, government agencies, non-profits, and organizations navigate thorny disputes with a practical approach that leads to a lasting resolution.

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Expert Private & Public Facilitation

Guiding Complex Conversations to Breakthrough Solutions

Think of facilitation as the art of helping smart people get out of their own way with just enough structure to keep things moving and just enough humor to keep things human.

For over three decades, I've been the organizational equivalent of air traffic control. I keep everything moving safely while preventing collisions, all with a calm voice and a dash of humanity when turbulence hits.

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Executive Coaching

Transform Internal Conflicts into Collaborative Advantages

Unresolved tensions don't just impact your bottom line, they destroy valuable relationships and stall growth.

My executive coaching helps closely-held businesses and leadership teams move from destructive conflict patterns to productive collaboration.

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Training

Build Lasting Conflict Resolution Capacity

Give your team the skills to manage disagreements effectively and transform potential conflicts into growth.

From half-day workshops to comprehensive programs, my training sessions deliver practical, evidence-based strategies with an engaging approach that makes complex concepts accessible (and even entertaining!)

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Keynote Speaking

Where Wisdom Meets Wit: Transform Your Next Event

Give your audience the gift of practical conflict resolution skills wrapped in stories from your industry that stick and educational humor that disarms.

With over 30 years of experience navigating high-stakes disputes, I bring battle-tested strategies to life through interactive presentations that audiences actually remember (and dare I say, enjoy!)

From executive teams seeking to turn tension into innovation to associations wanting practical negotiation techniques, my customized approach ensures participants don't just passively listen, they engage, practice, and leave with practical tools they can implement immediately.

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What Are Others Saying About Sam

"Sam’s approach is transformative”

"Sam's mediation helped resolve a seemingly impossible dispute while maintaining relationships. His approach is transformative."

— Mediation Client

"Outstanding, masterful and practical!"

"Absolutely, the best and most professional training I've ever attended. Very useful and practical... Outstanding, masterful and practical! One of the best training sessions I've ever attended!"

— Training Participant, Northwest Institute for Dispute Resolution

"Your insight and expertise were essential to our success"

"I really appreciate all your very hard work on projects like the Columbia Gorge visibility strategy, the Boardman mercury rule, and especially on the Dairy Task Force where you helped that group reach consensus against all odds. Your insight and expertise were essential to our success on these projects. I know you go the extra mile for the DEQ time and again, and we really appreciate your professionalism, dedication, and humor."