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Myer Sankary

Law Firm: Advanced Mediation Services
Phone: (818) 231-2965

Specialties / Areas of Practice

  • Elimination of Bias

Bio

After graduating from Harvard Law School in 1965 , Myer joined Wyman, Bautzer, Rothman Kuchel, then formed his own firm and specialized in business and litigation for over 45 years, including contracts, corporations, probate, estate planning, real estate, family law, and other areas.  Has traveled extensively to over 85 countries.  Lived in Israel for a year in 1957-1958.  He is married, has two adult children, and two granddaughters. He is an avid tennis player.  Loves theatre and spends most of his time when not mediating disputes and serving as court appointed trustee, reading the latest developments in social science and neuroscience applied to the practice of law and mediation. 

Education & Admissions

  • Harvard Law School, 1965
  • Texas Christian U., Ft. Worth, 1962, BA Philosophy
  • Member, State Bar of California, 1966
  • Trained by Dr. Robert Cialdini in Science of Persuasion

Awards and Recognition

  • California State Bar Solo Section Annual Myer J Sankary Outstanding Achievement Award
  • ABA Solo Section Riklis Outstanding Achievement Award

Professional Affiliations

  • State Bar of California
  • Los Angeles County Bar Association
  • San Fernando Valley Bar Association
  • Southern California Mediation Association
  • Neuroleadership Institute
  • California Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
  • Mediate.com certified mediator

COURSE PREVIEW

Elimination of Bias in the Legal System

Myer J. Sankary teaches attorneys about the origins of bias and how attorneys can manage bias to reduce certain types of thinking and judgme...

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