In the aftermath of natural disasters, communities face not only physical rebuilding but also complex emotional, legal, and economic challenges. This panel explores the growing role of mediation in disaster response and recovery. Tracey Frisch, Division Vice President of Mediation at the American Arbitration Association (AAA), will share insights from the AAA’s administration of disaster relief mediation programs and highlight AAA-ICDR Foundation grants supporting five Los Angeles-area community mediation centers following the recent LA area wildfires. Esteemed AAA mediators Lee Jay Berman and Brenda Radmacher will offer practical frameworks for mediating disaster-related cases and navigating post-disaster construction disputes. Joumana Silyan-Saba from the Los Angeles Civil Rights Department will provide a government perspective on mobilizing community resources and fostering resilience. Together, the panelists will examine how mediation fosters trust, accelerates resolution, and helps communities rebuild stronger.