Chad Anderton, Esq. is a highly experienced mediator and arbitrator with more than 30 years of practice in employment and class action litigation across California and Illinois. A former shareholder at Littler Mendelson, he has represented clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses in matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, and whistleblower claims. Chad’s decades in the courtroom give him a practical understanding of how cases are won, lost, and resolved - insight he now uses to help parties reach meaningful settlements. Known for his exceptional preparation, balanced approach, calm demeanor, and decisive style, Chad combines evaluative candor with facilitative problem-solving to guide participants toward resolution. His deep subject-matter expertise and reputation for fairness and level-headedness make him a trusted neutral in complex employment and commercial disputes.