Upstate Mediation Center

03/02/2026

Upstate Bar Members - save the date for May 5th! By supporting the South Carolina Bar Foundation, you are also supporting Upstate Mediation Center and many other organizations doing meaningful work across South Carolina.

🍹 Cocktails in the Courtyard is more than an evening of networking. It is an opportunity to connect with fellow attorneys and leaders from across the state in a setting designed to spark meaningful conversation. Every ticket supports a stronger, more connected legal community.

Join us:
🌟 Columbia: March 24, 2026
🍸 Greenville: May 5, 2026

🎟 Purchase your tickets today.

Columbia: https://scbf.networkforgood.com/events/96998-2026-cocktails-in-the-courtyard-columbia

Greenville: https://scbf.networkforgood.com/events/98406-2026-cocktails-in-the-courtyard-greenville

02/13/2026

Executive Director, Jennifer Olmert, and Mediation Coodinator, Adriana Brooks have a booth at the Greenville County Bar Year End CLE! If you are here, stop by and say hello!

02/07/2026

UMC participating in Stop the Violence Spartanburg’s Conference by sharing conflict resolution tools. Mediators Erin, Sabrina, and Jennifer shown here.

01/28/2026

Please join us in welcoming our newest members of the Upstate Mediation Center Board of Directors!

We are excited to welcome Joy Campbell, Reid Tidwell, and Reeves Bridges to the UMC Board. Each brings valuable experience, thoughtful leadership, and a strong commitment to our mission of helping people resolve conflict and build understanding in our community.

We are grateful for their willingness to serve and look forward to the perspective and energy they will bring to UMC. Welcome to the team!

01/21/2026

As promised, here is the WSPA 7News story with Diane Lee, highlighting UMC and the benefits of choosing mediation when conflicts arise!🎥☮️ Thank you to our Executive Director, Jennifer Olmert, current board member and mediator, Attorney Trevor Buhr (Empowered Law & Mediation), and Emeritus board member and mediator, Attorney Kirby Mitchell (South Carolina Legal Services) for being a part of this segment! Extra special thank you to all of our incredible volunteers and funders. We truly can't do this meaningful work without your commitment and dedication! 😀 South Carolina Bar Foundation JolleyFoundation AAML Foundation The County of Greenville, The Davis Foundation, and John I. Smith Charities!

01/07/2026

We had a special guest at UMC this morning! 🎥 Our Executive Director, Jennifer Olmert, was interviewed by WSPA 7News, Diane Lee WSPA. She shared all about the wonderful mediation services we offer and how mediation can benefit everyone. Stay tuned for the full story soon!

12/03/2025

We had a great turnout for yesterday’s Lunch & Learn with Stuart Mauney, who delivered an excellent Ethics Refresher for Mediators. His insight, humor, and real-world examples gave all of us a valuable reminder of the high standards we uphold in this work.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and a special thanks to Stuart for sharing his expertise with our mediation community!

11/20/2025

🎉 Congratulations to our Annual Day of Giving raffle winner, Trevor B.! 🎉 We hope you enjoy your night out in downtown Greenville!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors, we not only met our goal — we surpassed it, raising over $4,000 to support mediation services for families in need. 💙

Your gifts make a real impact, and we are so grateful for this community. Thank you for believing in UMC’s mission!

11/18/2025

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11/13/2025

🎉 Today is the Day! UMC’s Annual Day of Giving is HERE! 🎉

Every gift — truly any amount — makes a difference in helping families in crisis find peaceful solutions through mediation. Your support keeps our services accessible to those who need them most.

Plus! When you donate today, you’ll be entered to win a Downtown Greenville Getaway:
🌙 One-night stay at the Hyatt Regency Greenville
🍽 Dinner for two at a Table 301 restaurant of your choice

It’s the perfect excuse for a night out — all while supporting a great cause!

💛 Give today. Share with a friend. Help us spread peace in our community.

👉 Donate here: https://upstatemediation.com/donate/

Thank you for supporting UMC!

11/11/2025

11/11/2025

Only two more days to donate for a chance to win! Donations can be made on the UMC website: www.upstatemediation.com