Minerva Mediation is led by Rita Jackson LLB. Rita has worked in legal and community advice since 1982, qualifying as a Solicitor in 1994 and a Mediator in 2009. A firm believer in the importance of access to justice for all, Rita’s years in legal practice have led her to the conclusion that Mediation offers an attractive and effective means of dealing with the many problems which trouble people in their day-to-day lives. Mediation is an economic and effective alternative to litigation which can be quickly set up at any stage in a dispute.

Her legal training and experience has equipped her with the ability to "read" complex situations and body language, commit complicated argument to memory, and be realistic about the time, costs and practical outcomes of litigation. Her work with a diverse cross section of the community has given her a deep understanding of how to identify and address the stress and uncertainty that surrounds the parties in a dispute.

Rita believes that respect for the people in a dispute is of the utmost importance no matter what their apparent position and that by creating a calm and safe environment people can be creative and produce satisfying solutions which can often go beyond the limitations of the court process.