Daniel Epp is a seasoned Southern California mediator who brings decades of legal experience, investigative insight, and calm professionalism to every mediation session. He attributes his success to his ability to build trust and ask the right questions. 

Daniel began his career asking questions as a news reporter and editor in Omaha after earning a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska. He later graduated from Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago. He went on to litigate a variety of labor and employment cases before transitioning to corporate counsel roles for Fortune 500 companies in Texas and California, focusing on labor and employment law and business agreements. Daniel’s corporate experience includes executive advisor, investigator, case management and training roles.

From Daniel’s standpoint, being a journalist or a lawyer each requires a commitment to standards of ethics and trust, clear communications and relating to people of different viewpoints and backgrounds. The challenge of mediation has been to expand upon these standards and skills.

However, a career change means a return to the trenches. Daniel spent several years as a volunteer mediator in small claims court, where he settled up to four cases in a morning. He also settles individual employment discrimination claims in California and internationally with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The Riverside County Superior Court employs Daniel to conduct mandatory mediations for a wide variety of civil lawsuits. From these and other assorted conflict management assignments Daniel has grown his own private mediation practice.

A Palm Springs resident, Daniel enjoys swimming and exploring the area’s many scenic trails.