Austin Advising serves professionals, businesses, nonprofits, artists, and social justice organizations primarily in the San Francisco area, providing consultation, mediation, and negotiation services tailored to their specific sectors and values.
Most consultations are conducted virtually to provide convenience and privacy, with limited in-person meetings available by appointment in the San Francisco area.
Austin Advising is led by a certified mediator recognized by Community Boards and is affiliated with California Lawyers for the Arts, ensuring professional standards in conflict resolution.
The firm provides a free initial consultation to help potential clients assess fit and discuss their needs before committing to paid services.
Clients can schedule sessions by appointment through the website's booking system, which syncs with the calendar for easy scheduling of virtual or in-person meetings.
Flexible payment options include Cash App, Venmo, debit, and credit cards to accommodate client preferences.
Yes, the firm offers consulting to improve nonprofit governance structures, program development, and sustainable volunteer management aligned with mission and funder requirements.
Mediation-backed negotiation combines mediation techniques with negotiation strategy to resolve disputes constructively, balancing power dynamics and fostering agreements that last longer and maintain positive relationships.
Yes, services include artist career development, gallery relations consulting, and art licensing guidance to help creatives protect their rights and negotiate fair agreements.
The firm offers equity and inclusion strategy development and community engagement consulting to help organizations embed social justice principles into their operations and programs authentically.
You can expect a confidential, neutral process facilitated by a certified mediator aimed at clarifying issues, reducing tension, and helping parties reach mutually acceptable solutions without litigation.
Yes, Austin Advising offers flexible payment options, free initial consultations, and pro bono services when appropriate to make consulting accessible to smaller organizations and grassroots groups.
Yes, specialized negotiation consulting packages are available for vendor contracts and fundraising discussions to help clients secure favorable and clear agreements.