Gideon Kracov

Mediator & Special Master, ADR Services, Inc.

Gideon Kracov, Esq. is a distinguished mediator at ADR Services, Inc. with thirty years of experience in civil, real estate and environmental matters, coupled with significant experience at the highest levels of California government. Mr. Kracov is a Thomson Reuters California Super Lawyer, limited to the top 5 percent of lawyers. He serves on the adjunct faculty at Loyola Law School where he teaches land use law to future legal professionals. Mr. Kracov proudly coached the Loyola Law School team to first place in the 20th Annual California Lawyers Association Environmental Law Student Negotiation Competition. He serves as the Governor's appointee to the California Air Resources Board, the state’s lead air pollution and climate change regulatory agency. He also serves as the Governor’s appointee to the South Coast Air Quality Management District Governing Board. Previously, he chaired the three-member Department of Toxic Substances Independent Review Panel, overseeing the agency responsible for the cleanup of contaminated properties throughout California. He is the former Chair of the California Lawyers’ Association Environmental Law Section Executive Committee where he led educational and program activities for over 2,500 section members.