Meet Our Mediators

Ned and Katherine are licensed mental health professionals, trained mediators, and residents of St. Louis. Their combined backgrounds offer a depth of perspective that is rare in mediation.

Ned Presnall, LCSW

Family & Business Mediation

Ned Presnall, LCSW

LCSW · Co-Founder & Mediator

Ned Presnall is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and co-founder of Arch Mediators. His training in cognitive behavioral therapy and interpersonal dynamics gives him a distinctive clinical lens on conflict — helping parties understand the psychological underpinnings of their disputes and move toward durable agreements.

Katherine Fezzi, LMSW, JD

Family & Business Mediation

Katherine Fezzi, LMSW, JD

LMSW, JD · Co-Founder & Mediator

Katherine Fezzi brings a rare combination of legal and clinical expertise to mediation. She earned her Juris Doctor from Saint Louis University School of Law before returning to school to pursue her lifelong goal of becoming a therapist, earning her Master of Social Work from the University of Missouri – St. Louis.

Why Two Mediators?

When a case involves particularly complex family dynamics or intersecting legal and clinical dimensions, we offer co-mediation — both Ned and Katherine at the table. This allows for richer perspective-taking and more comprehensive support for both parties.

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