Mediation in Northern Virginia & Virtual Nationwide

Resolve conflict privately — without going to court

Sara M. Khan, JD, is the founder and principal mediator of Olive Branch Mediation. She guides employers, business partners, and families to confidential, durable resolutions — efficiently, and without the cost, delay, and exposure of litigation.

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Our Practice Areas

Mediation services in Northern Virginia

Employment Mediation

Workplace conflict can disrupt productivity, morale, and careers. We provide a confidential, neutral space for employers and employees to resolve disputes — from discrimination and harassment claims to termination disagreements, wage issues, and ADA accommodations — without the cost and exposure of litigation.

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Business Mediation

Partnership disputes, contract disagreements, vendor conflicts, and commercial claims can threaten everything you have built. Our business mediation services help companies — from small businesses to enterprise teams — preserve relationships and reach durable, practical agreements efficiently and privately.

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Family Mediation

Separation, divorce, and parenting decisions shape lives for years. We give spouses and co-parents a private, respectful setting to work through custody and parenting plans, child and spousal support, and property division — with far less cost and conflict than going to court.

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Elder Care Mediation

When families face decisions about an aging loved one, emotions often run high. We help adult children, siblings, spouses, and caregivers talk through care and living arrangements, caregiving roles, guardianship, and estate disagreements — with dignity and the elder's wishes at the center.

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Olive Branch Mediation serves clients throughout Northern Virginia — including Fairfax County, Arlington, Loudoun County, Prince William County, Alexandria, and Falls Church — with in-person sessions by arrangement and secure video mediation nationwide.

What Clients Say

Trusted by the clients we serve

★★★★★ 5.0 on Google · See all reviews →

“Sara was absolutely incredible! We used her mediation services for my elderly parents and it was SO helpful in order to manage their care and resolve conflict. She made the entire process effortless & smooth as can be. Highly recommend!”

Brianna T. · Elder care mediation

“Sara is an excellent mediator who truly takes the time to listen to all parties. She approaches each situation thoughtfully and comes up with creative, practical solutions that help people move forward. I can’t recommend her highly enough.”

Gauri B. · Google review

“Can’t recommend highly enough, very positive experience!”

Ahmed B. · Google review

How It Works

From first call to written agreement

Free consultation

A confidential 15-minute call to understand your situation and whether mediation is the right fit.

Private intake

The mediator meets separately with each party, reviews key documents, and prepares a structured plan for productive sessions.

Mediation sessions

Structured, neutral conversations — in person or by video — focused on interests and workable options.

Written agreement

The terms reached by the parties are memorialized in a written agreement for review by each party’s counsel.

Is Mediation Right for You?

Mediation works best when…

You want to keep the matter private and out of court
You prefer to retain control over the outcome rather than leave it to a judge
Cost and time matter — for you and the other party
An ongoing relationship matters: co-parents, colleagues, partners, family

It may not be the right fit if…

There are safety concerns, domestic violence, or coercion
Someone is unwilling to participate in good faith
You need a legal ruling or precedent from a court

Uncertain whether mediation is appropriate? The complimentary consultation is designed to answer precisely that question.

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Meet Your Mediator

A steady, prepared neutral for difficult conversations

Sara M. Khan founded Olive Branch Mediation on a guiding principle: even the most difficult disputes can reach meaningful, lasting resolution when they are handled with clarity, neutrality, and care.

Before establishing her mediation practice, Ms. Khan spent nearly two decades in federal consulting, legal operations, and organizational strategy — experience that gives her a practical understanding of how organizations, contracts, and families reach decisions. She serves employers and employees, business partners, spouses and co-parents, and families navigating the care of aging loved ones.

Every client works directly with Ms. Khan, from the initial consultation through the final written agreement. Each matter receives thorough preparation, strict impartiality, and a sustained focus on resolution.

About Sara M. Khan, JD

Resolve conflict privately — without going to court

Mediation services in Northern Virginia

Employment Mediation

Business Mediation

Family Mediation

Elder Care Mediation

Trusted by the clients we serve

From first call to written agreement

Free consultation

Private intake

Mediation sessions

Written agreement

Mediation works best when…

It may not be the right fit if…

A steady, prepared neutral for difficult conversations

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