Testimonials

“Jonny has ably served the Commodore family office on its board and several committees. He has earned everyone’s trust and respect. He brings objectivity and thoughtful ideas to what, at times, are complex issues. It’s been a pleasure to work with him, even on difficult matters. He listens well, can effectively analyze conflicting views, and gets to the heart of problems. He often offers the best solution among the options under consideration. I think he will be an excellent mediator. I highly recommend him to you.”

Roger C. Lipitz — Former chairman of the Baltimore Development Corporation. Former chairman of the University of Maryland Medical System. Former chairman of Meridian Healthcare. Former chairman of the Alexis de Toqueville Society for the United Way of Central Maryland. Trustee emeritus of Johns Hopkins University.

“Jonny has an impressive intellect and an unusual talent for distilling complicated challenges down to their core.  With decades of personal and professional life experience he has always pursued successful outcomes with a commitment to doing what’s right.  Mediation is the perfect intersection of his strengths and experience.”

Andrew Feldman — Managing Director, Agecroft Partners

“I had the pleasure of instructing Jonny during a forty-hour intensive negotiation and mediation training at Northwestern University. He demonstrated a sharp, agile intellect paired with an exceptional ability to connect with others on a human level. Successful negotiation and mediation hinge on the ability to bridge logic, emotion, and behavior—and Jonny does this with natural ease. I have no doubt he will bring tremendous value to every negotiation and mediation he leads on behalf of his clients.”

Mac Steele — Mediator, trainer and facilitator on Northwestern University faculty

“I have been a partner at two major international law firms for over 30 years and have known Jonny since before his time at UVA (undergrad) and the University of Chicago (law school and business school).  He is fiercely bright and thorough, and brings a well-honed commercial sense to his work. Drawing from his vast financial expertise he is a quick study and well able to deal with complicated fact patterns and focus in on the key issues. These skills coupled will a keen sense of fairness and humor make him extremely well suited to the role of mediator.”

Douglas L. Getter — Managing Partner, Getter Legal, former partner at Dechert and former partner at Dewey Ballantine

“Jonny Lach is a very perceptive individual with a desire to help families and individuals be successful. He has that rare ability to recognize all sides of a story, and to help others see that there are diverse points of view in any disagreement. In his work with successful families and institutions, he was diligent and insightful about what his clients needed, and excellent at communicating between the stakeholders to find common ground.”

Sara Hamilton, Founder and Board Chair at Family Office Exchange

“I have known Jonny for over 40 years. He has impeccable credentials, with both a JD and an MBA from the University of Chicago. He spent 35 years in the investment business in several different roles giving him a sophisticated understanding of business and the client perspective. Most importantly, Jonny has a unique ability to listen intently and think creatively, which makes him a great mediator. I recommend him wholeheartedly." 

Scott Edelman, Retired Partner of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, now Mediator at Signature Resolution in California

“I had the privilege of being one of Jonny’s trainers, as an adjunct faculty member at Northwestern University School of Professional Studies. Jonny’s extensive and varied business experience will contribute greatly to his success as a  as a mediator.  Given his robust business experience, his ability to navigate high-stakes negotiations, and his dedication to alternative dispute resolution, I am confident that Jonny is well prepared to bring his mediation skills to commercial disputes.”

Thomas P. Valenti — Attorney, Arbitrator, Neutral, Facilitator, Trainer

“I've had the pleasure of knowing Jonny for years now.  He's impressive at every level.  Most relevantly, I've also known him as the president of our homeowners association and can attest to his splendid ability as a cat-herder.  If I needed a mediator, which I hope I won't, he would be my first call.”

Christopher Buckley — Writer (20 books) and political satirist. Chief speechwriter for Vice President George H. W. Bush. Former managing editor of Esquire. Former Editor-in-chief of Forbes FYI and Forbes Life.