Zina Badri Gleason

Redefining Divorce is a mediation firm that assists couples through amicable dissolutions and legal separations. The goal of Redefining Divorce is to help couples get through an extremely difficult time by providing guidance, compassion and affordable fees. We are successful because we are efficient and know how to navigate our clients through the murky emotional waters of the process. With our seasoned mediators, therapists, and financial advisors we are able to make this experience a bit less difficult and significantly less expensive.

We focus on quick resolutions by eliminating multiple parties and mediate between the couple only. The couple develops their own visitation schedule, decides how they want their property divided, negotiates support and makes any other arrangements they feel necessary for the final outcome to work for them. We give our clients the opportunity to make their settlement agreement fit their family rather than making their family fit the law.

"We care about making sure this process is as painless as possible and we give our clients the tools to move forward in a healthy direction. We educate them on how to communicate, co-parent and find comfort in a newly designed life. Our number one priority is to make sure this experience doesn't permanently break their spirits- this is especially important when children are involved. Our second priority is to make sure there is money left for each of their long term goals when the process is finished."

—Zina B. Gleason, Esq.

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California

State Bar of California

Western State University College of Law

J.D. (2008)

2005 - 2008

Top Family Law Attorney of the Year, 2020

Redefining Divorce

2020

Zina B. Gleason, Esq. Family Law Attorney-Mediator, Advocate for Families and Children, Conflict Communication Coach and Business Owner of Redefining Divorce and The ZBG Academy, was just recently selected as Top Family Law Attorney of the Year by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) for her outstanding leadership and commitment to the legal profession. While inclusion with the International Association of Top Professionals is an honor in itself, only a few members in each discipline are chosen for this distinction. These special honorees are distinguished based on their professional accomplishments, academic achievements, leadership abilities, longevity in the field, other affiliations and contributions to their communities. All honorees are invited to attend the IAOTP’s annual award gala at the end of this year for a night to honor their achievements. www.iaotp.com/award-gala With over 15 years of professional experience in the legal field, Zina has certainly proven herself as an accomplished professional and expert in the field. As a dynamic, results-driven leader, Zina has demonstrated success not only as an Attorney, Speaker and Business Owner, but in every role she has held. Her impressive repertoire of roles has included: Adjunct Professor for Westwood College, on the Board of Directors for Fullerton Chamber of Commerce, Executive Board Member of the Crittenton Services of Southern California, and a Water Polo Coach. Her areas of expertise include but are not limited to: Mediation, Conflict Resolution, Communications, Family Law and Divorce. Redefining Divorce is a mediation firm that assists couples through amicable dissolutions and legal separations. The goal of Redefining Divorce is to help couples get through an extremely difficult time by providing guidance, compassion and affordable fees. The firm thrives that they eliminate multiple parties and mediate between the couple only. Aside from her successful career as a Professor and Attorney, Zina is a sought after speaker and has been invited to be on a TV Show entitled Awakening Giants. Zina earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and Child Psychology from California State University Long Beach and her Juris Doctorate from Western State College of Law. The President of IAOTP, Stephanie Cirami, stated “Choosing Zina for this award was an easy decision for our panel to make. She is brilliant at what she does and has accomplished so much in such a short period of time. She is humble, gracious and we felt she would make an amazing asset to our organization. We are looking forward to meeting her at the gala and know we will be seeing more amazing things from this incredible woman.” Throughout her illustrious career Zina has received awards, accolades and has been recognized worldwide for her outstanding leadership and commitment to the profession. For 2020 she is being considered for a feature in TIP (Top Industry Professionals) Magazine and is being considered for the Empowered Woman of the Year Award. For 2019 Zina, was selected as Top Family Law Attorney of the Year by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) and she will be honored at their Annual Awards Gala being held in NYC. Looking back, Zina attributes her success to her perseverance, mentors she has had along the way, and staying passionate in all her endeavors. When not working, she enjoys traveling, and spending time with her family. For the future, she hopes to continue to make a difference in people’s lives any way she can. For more information on Zina please visit: www.zinabgleason.com or www.redefiningdivorce.com

California State Bar  # 316001

2017 - Current

Mediation

OC Human Relations

2007