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Eileen Katz has served as a mediator, arbitrator, and discovery master for the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, as well as a private neutral for the past seven years. She has also worked closely with the Common Pleas judiciary and administrative officials to develop programs designed to streamline the Court’s handling of mediation cases.
Her flexible style and extensive experience have helped parties resolve matters ranging from arbitration-level disputes to complex, multi-million-dollar cases.
Professional Background & Institutional Experience
Prior to becoming a private mediator, Eileen served as Deputy General Counsel – Litigation for SEPTA for 32 years. SEPTA is the sixth largest regional transportation system in the United States.
In this role, she oversaw a high volume of claims, with SEPTA handling thousands of claims annually, many of which proceeded into litigation. This experience provided her with deep insight into high-volume case management, risk evaluation, and efficient dispute resolution.
Academic & Professional Involvement
Eileen is a former adjunct professor at Temple University School of Law. She also served as Co-Chair of the Committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution of the Philadelphia Bar Association, reflecting her active involvement in advancing ADR practices.
She graduated from Temple University School of Law and received her undergraduate degree from Villanova University.
Mediation Focus
As a mediator, Eileen is frequently selected to handle personal injury, FELA, premises liability, and transportation-related disputes. Her background managing high-volume litigation and working within a large public transportation system allows her to efficiently evaluate claims and guide parties toward resolution.
Her experience as both a court-appointed neutral and private mediator enables her to adapt her approach to a wide range of cases, from straightforward disputes to complex, high-value matters.
Eileen is available to mediate matters throughout Pennsylvania.
Representative Matters Include:
- Personal injury and tort claims
- FELA and transportation-related disputes
- Premises liability matters
- High-volume claim and litigation management cases
- Multi-million-dollar personal injury disputes
Ideal Cases for Mediation:
- Personal injury and transportation-related disputes
- FELA and premises liability cases
- Cases involving high claim volume or institutional parties
- Disputes requiring efficient resolution and case management
- Pre-suit, active litigation, or arbitration-level matters
Eileen Katz is a mediator frequently selected for personal injury, transportation, and premises liability disputes involving complex case management, high-volume claims, and efficient resolution strategies.