OUR TEAMExperience Matters

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DirectorTom Stodulka

Tom Stodulka graduated in Law from Sydney University in 1974 and has since specialized in mediation, resolving over 5000 disputes across Australia. His expertise spans workplace, family, commercial, and indigenous community disputes. Tom has served as Director of LEADR, President of the NT Mediation Association, and a member of the Qld Law Society ADR Committee. He is the founder of the Queensland ADR Forum and holds national accreditation in Australia, India, NZ, PNG, and Hong Kong.

In 2019, Tom was named Mediator of the Year at the Australian Law Awards and was awarded an AM in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours for his significant contributions to law and mediation. He has also co-trained over 400 lawyers in Vietnam and continues his global work in dispute resolution.

Tom is a published poet, with four books, including “Storm Clouds and Silver Linings” and “Life is a Dance,” available as audio and e-books. He supports numerous charities through Unite Live Aid, focusing on helping the disadvantaged worldwide.

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AssociateWahid Ayobi

Wahid is a qualified Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and Nationally Accredited Mediator with extensive experience in family, commercial, and community dispute resolution. He combines his strong legal qualifications with practical mediation expertise to help parties resolve disputes efficiently and avoid unnecessary litigation.

He began his professional journey by completing a Diploma of Justice in 2000 and later earned degrees in Criminology and Criminal Justice, as well as a Bachelor of Laws from Griffith University. He further specialised in Family Dispute Resolution by completing a Master of Laws at Bond University.

Wahid has gained experience through roles with boutique law firms, Queensland Corrective Services, Refugee and Immigration Legal Service, and the Beenleigh Magistrates Court Domestic Violence Services. He has also worked as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner with Relationships Australia and Catholic Care Social Services. His practice includes parenting plans, property settlements, financial disputes, and commercial mediation involving business, workplace, and contractual matters. Drawing on evidence-based mediation and conflict resolution frameworks, Wahid provides a professional, impartial, and client-focused service tailored to the unique needs of each matter. He is committed to helping individuals, families, and businesses achieve fair and lasting outcomes through effective dispute resolution.

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Team AssistantMuhammad Hussain

Muhammad is a law student at Queensland University of Technology with a background in business and a growing passion for dispute resolution and social justice. With experience in both community engagement and the creative industries, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to the practice of mediation.

He has worked on various social enterprise initiatives aimed at supporting youth development and has a strong interest in alternative dispute resolution as a means of fostering fairness, empathy, and lasting outcomes. Muhammad is currently completing an internship at the Conflict Resolution Centre to build on his legal studies and gain practical experience in mediation and restorative practice.

Outside of his legal pursuits, Muhammad is also active in the Australian music industry, combining his entrepreneurial skills with a deep commitment to community impact.