Meet the people of ADR Education

Mallorie Nicholson, Partner

Mallorie is a grounded and helpful presence in difficult conversations. She uses analysis, skills and process to shift disputes from avoidance & competition to open dialogue & collaboration. She finds satisfaction in helping individuals & groups effectively explore difference, while highlighting shared interests, goals, & opportunities. Her preferred processes for this are mediation, facilitation, conflict assessment & group training and education.Mallorie’s educational background includes an MA in Dispute Resolution (University of Victoria), a BA in Peace and Conflict Studies (University of Toronto) as well as regular continuing education in dispute resolution leadership. Previous to becoming partner, she served as the firm’s Managing Associate.

Outside her work in dispute resolution, Mallorie is an accomplished water sport enthusiast, coach, and previous world champion in the sport of sprint canoe.

Mallorie enjoys working with diverse clientele in both the private and public sector, including, individuals, community organizations, government departments and First Nations across BC and Canada. She resides in Victoria, BC.




The presenter showed skill in weaving between theory and practice... from theoretical examples to sensitive hot topics.

ADR's approach is exceptional. They are able to take a complex subject and distill it into digestible components

Teaching methods are fantastic!

The team was effective. Our case was set for a two week trial but was mediated in one day!

I've seen a lot of manuals for this kind of thing in my time, and this one is by far the best.

Very accomplished presenters excited about what they are teaching...easy to be with and very approachable.

Excellent facilitating. Keeping on track, taking control at the appropriate times.

For our staff to see how the skills can be used specifically in their work makes them take notice.

Your ability to customize the course so it was directly relevant to the work we do made it all the more useful.