Resolve Data Privacy and Technology Disputes Before They Escalate
Concordia Mediation provides confidential, structured mediation for organizations navigating complex disputes involving data governance, digital assets, and technology partnerships.
GODR Registered Neutral • M.S., Conflict Management • IAPP Member • 20+ Years in Ad Tech & Digital Media
Why Mediation, Not Litigation
When disputes arise over data privacy obligations, vendor agreements, or digital asset ownership, litigation exposes your organization to discovery, public filings, and unpredictable timelines. Costs escalate. Relationships deteriorate. Confidential business information enters the record.
Mediation offers a different path. It is a voluntary, confidential process where both parties retain control of the outcome. Disputes are resolved faster, at a fraction of the cost, and without the reputational risk that comes with public litigation.
Industry Expertise Meets Conflict Resolution
Most mediators come from a legal background. Attorneys are trained to argue the law and extract leverage—that is the opposite of what mediation requires.
Derrick Standifer spent 20+ years working in digital advertising, ad technology, and media sales. He has negotiated partnership agreements, and disputes over publisher API feeds, data licensing, and commercial terms, and seen firsthand how unresolved conflicts damage strong business relationships.
That experience, combined with formal training in conflict management and mediation, means Derrick speaks the language of your business—not just the language of the law. He helps parties focus on their interests, find common ground, and reach agreements that hold up in practice.
Areas of Focus
Explore our range of services designed to help you move forward with confidence, wherever you're headed next.
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Breach responsibility, vendor and privacy obligations, data-sharing conflicts, and GDPR/CCPA compliance disagreements.
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Digital asset ownership, licensing and access rights, SaaS agreements, and partnership breakdowns.
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IT/Legal/HR alignment, employee privacy concerns, and internal data misuse allegations.
Built for Organizations That Need Resolution Without Disruption
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Corporate counsel and in-house legal teams managing data governance or vendor disputes who want resolution without discovery or public filings.
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Attorneys seeking a mediator who is prepared, organized, and understands the business context of technology and data disputes.
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Court-referred parties looking for a clear, structured path to resolution with less cost, time, and disruption.
What to Expect
Consultation: A brief call to confirm fit, participants, timing, and logistics.
Preparation: Define the issues, decision authority, and what a workable resolution requires.
Mediation Session(s): Structured joint discussion and, when appropriate, private caucus.
Agreement: Document clear terms and confirm implementation steps.
Ready to Explore Whether Mediation Is the Right Fit?
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