How to apply for inclusion on court's register of mediators
1.	To qualify as a mediator in the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, submit (i) the Application for Inclusion on Court’s Register of Mediators, which can be found on the Court’s website; (ii) certification that you have completed a minimum of 16 hours of mediation training, preferably from a program with a role playing format, and (iii) a biographical profile to be included on the court’s official list of mediators.  Email the completed package to Emmanuel Tanopo at emmanuel_tanopo@nysb.uscourts.gov.  
2.	Prospective mediators must also meet the following minimum qualifications:
A.	For General Services as a Mediator.  A person must have been
a member of the bar in any state or the District of Columbia for at least five years; currently a member of the bar in good standing of any state or the District of Columbia; be admitted to practice in the Southern District of New York; and be certified by the Chief Judge to be competent to perform the duties of a mediator.  Each person certified as a mediator should take the oath or affirmation prescribed by 28 U.S.C. § 453 before serving as a mediator.
B.	For Services as a Mediator where the Court Has Determined the Need for Special Skills.
i.	A person must have been authorized to practice for at least four years under the laws of the State of New York as a professional, including but not limited to, an accountant, real estate broker, appraiser, engineer or other professional. Notwithstanding the requirement for authorization to practice under the laws of the State of New York, an investment banker professional who has been practicing for a period of at least four years shall be eligible to serve as a mediator; and
ii.	Be an active member in good standing, or if retired, have been a 					member in good standing, of any applicable professional 						organization;
iii.	 Not have:
(a)	Been suspended, or have had a professional license 					revoked, or have pending any proceeding to suspend or revoke 				such license; or
(b)	Resigned from applicable professional organization 					while an investigation into allegations of misconduct which 				would warrant suspension, disbarment or professional license 				revocation was pending; or
(c)	Have been convicted of a felony.