Meet Mike Schechter

The right neutral can mean the difference between prolonged litigation and principled resolution. Parties turn to Mike Schechter when experience, trust, complex legal issues, and industry fluency are non-negotiable.

Mike is a seasoned mediator and arbitrator with experience in construction, labor relations, and commercial contracts. His background combines private practice, in-house counsel roles, and leadership at a statewide trade association — giving him a unique ability to understand the legal, operational, and relational dynamics at play in sophisticated disputes.

As General Counsel and Director of Labor Relations for the Associated General Contractors of Minnesota, Mike:

• Is the chief author of the AGC’s widely used form construction contracts

• Leads collective bargaining negotiations with trade unions across multiple geographies and sectors

• Administers and advises the AGC Disputes Board

• Drafts amicus briefs on complex construction issues to the courts and regulatory agencies

Mike has helped matters involving:

• Construction defects, delay claims, and scope disputes

• Complex contract breakdowns, including licensing, sales, and distribution agreements

• Labor disputes and grievance proceedings

• Employment conflicts and internal investigations

Mike is a trained facilitator and educator, with past academic appointments in business law, negotiation, and ethics. His communication style is direct, calm, and built on deep listening — a crucial asset in emotionally charged or deadlocked situations.

If your matter requires a neutral who understands not only the law but the real-world context in which it operates, Mike Schechter brings the clarity, neutrality, and experience that cases demand.