Mitchell Rose
Mitchell (Mitch) Rose is an independent ADR (alternative dispute resolution) practitioner and principal of Ontario-based Mitchell Rose Professional Corporation, operating as Rose Dispute Resolution.
His ADR practice involves impartial mediation, mediation-arbitration, arbitration services for a variety of civil disputes, including commercial, employment, estates, and real estate. Known for his integrity, tenacity and ability to settle difficult and challenging disputes, he typically works with lawyers to resolve their clients’ disputes and reach a positive outcome.
Mitch gained extensive legal experience as a civil litigator and Settlement Counsel (ADR lawyer) of employment law over 30 years. He ceased practising employment law in 2026 to negotiate client work as a Mediator and Arbitrator.
Currently serving on the Ontario Bar Association (OBA) Alternative Dispute Resolution Executive Committee, he is a past chair of the OBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, a past member of the board of directors of the ADR Institute of Ontario, a member of the Canadian Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, and a Fellow of the International Academy of Mediators.
He is a frequent writer, speaker and mentor on ADR-related topics.
Mitchell graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1993, and he was called to the Ontario Bar in 1995.
MY CREDENTIALS
- York University, Bachelor of Arts (B.A. (Hons.)), Specialized Honours in Psychology (1990)
- Osgoode Hall Law School, Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) (1993)
- Called to the Ontario Bar (1995)
- Mediation/ADR Training at Stitt Feld Handy (2004) and (2005), and at Harvard Law School (2012)
- ADR Institute of Canada, Qualified Arbitrator (Q. Arb) (2022)
- Ontario Bar Association, Past Chair, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section (2020/21)
- ADR Institute of Canada, Chartered Mediator (C. Med) (2015)
- International Academy of Mediators, Distinguished Fellow (2015)
- ADR Institute of Canada, Qualified Mediator (Q. Med) (2012)
