Debra Hamilton is the principal at Hamilton Law and Mediation, PLLC, (HLM). HLM uses understanding based alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methodologies to transform disagreements over animals. Debra facilitates neutral discussions between the parties providing them the opportunity to choose peaceful conversation over litigation. Her presentations are rooted in conflict transformation and self-reflection. Attendees learn in a more holistic way how to recognize their own triggers which provides them with the ability to nip conflict in the bud. Debra is an international speaker and best-selling author of Nipped in the Bud-Not in the Butt-How to Use Mediation to Resolve Conflicts over Animals. She is a co-author of Onward and Upward: A Guide For Getting Through New York Divorce & Family Law Issues. She has an international podcast, Why Do Pets Matter and an international pet planning community call, The MAAP. She is the go-to person for information regarding the use of mediation in disagreements involving animals for the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, Reuters, Huffington Post and US News and World Report.