MIAMI, Fla. (October 15, 2025) — Upchurch Watson White & Max mediator Karen A. Brimmer has been selected to receive the Miami-Dade Bar’s 2025 Circle of Excellence Award in the category of Alternative Dispute Resolution.

This year’s competition drew more than 420 nominations, the most in the award’s history, making Ms. Brimmer’s selection a noteworthy recognition of her dedication, professionalism and contributions to the ADR field.

The Circle of Excellence Awards Ceremony will be held Tuesday, November 19, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mayfair House in Coconut Grove. The event includes a cocktail reception, hors d’oeuvres, and a program honoring leading members of the South Florida legal community. Event details and ticket information are available here.

UWWM is proud to support this celebration as a Victory Lap-level sponsor in honor of Ms. Brimmer’s achievement.

Ms. Brimmer is a Florida Supreme Court–certified Circuit Civil and Appellate Mediator and a Qualified Arbitrator. She has mediated hundreds of civil cases throughout South Florida and is known for her steady, pragmatic approach to resolving complex disputes.

For more information about Karen Brimmer and her mediation practice, visit uww-adr.com/Karen-A-Brimmer