
Emily Barnes
Phone
Address
Level 40, 140 William Street
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Emily is passionate about the work that she does, and it shines through in her tireless and compassionate engagement with parties throughout the mediation process.
Emily is known for her fearless approach to conflict and clear communication skills when unpacking complex problems so that parties may remain calm and focused on their path out of conflict.
Conflict is an integral part of the process of learning what is important to “other” – which in turn, allows us to understand what we need to do to get what we want. Conflict is not something that we can avoid, which means that collectively, we need to get better at navigating the path through. Intrinsic to this process is choosing a mediator that can guide the way.
When Emily isn’t working in conflict, she is finding flow in her creative life – be that on a wave at sunrise or in her pottery studio. If you are interested in holding some “peace” with your morning brew, you can take a peek at Emily’s creative side project Rabble Rising ceramics, over here.
Testimonials
Qualifications
2024 to present
Leading Mediator, AMDRAS
Resolution Institute
2017
Advanced Mediation, PON,
Harvard University
2017 to present
IMI Certified Mediator,
International Mediation Institute
2016
Neuroawareness Certification, Resolution Institute
2016 to present
Accredited Specialist in Mediation, Law Institute of Victoria
2014
CINERGY Conflict Coaching, Resolution Institute
2006
Bachelor of Laws (hons)(LLB), Griffith University
Awards

Australian Mediator of the
Year Finalist

Women In Insurance (Vic)
Leadership Award

University Medal
2003, 2004, and 2005
Griffith University Award for Academic Excellence