Court-certified Somali interpreters for mediations on Zoom or Microsoft Teams, moved into your client's breakout room for every private session. Get your quote in seconds, place your order, add your meeting link, and you're all set.
Enter the mediation date, start time, platform and the language of the party who needs the interpreter. The price for the hours you book shows right away.
Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet or the Texliff room
Workers' comp and OSHA in meatpacking / manufacturing
U.S. speakers
180k+
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Minneapolis, Columbus OH, Seattle
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Gender matching is standard practice for Somali women in medical and family-law assignments. We staff female interpreters by default for maternity and DV cases.
Disputes we interpret
Video interpreters for mediations in injury, employment, family and business disputes
We interpret mediations held by video in the kinds of disputes below. The notes you add to the booking reach the interpreter before the session.
Personal injury disputes
In a car accident or premises case, the claimant hears the mediator's questions and each offer from the insurer in their own language. Add the injuries and the treatment to the booking notes if the claimant will talk about them.
Employment disputes
A worker in a wage or wrongful termination dispute follows the employer's position and each offer through the interpreter, with the employer's representative on the same call. Add the pay terms and the people named in the complaint to the booking notes.
Family cases
Divorce and custody mediations may include a private session for each parent. The interpreter stays with the parent the booking is for, in the joint talk and in their private session.
Business disputes
Partners, suppliers and customers mediate contract disputes with their attorneys, often over an amount owed or a term in the agreement. Add the agreement's name and the names of the parties to the booking notes.
Mediation by video
What to know about mediation by video with an interpreter
When video is used
A mediation is held by video when the mediator and the parties agree to it, for example when they live in different cities or the mediator works remotely. Video is also a choice when no interpreter for the language works near the mediator's office, because our interpreters join from anywhere in the US. The mediator opens one meeting, and each party joins from their own location.
Who takes part
The mediator leads the session, speaks with each side in turn and does not decide the dispute. Each party joins with an attorney, who explains each offer to the client, and an insurance representative may be on the call when an insurer is paying. When a party speaks another language, an interpreter joins the same meeting as a guest and stays with that party.
On the call5
MediatorLeads the session and speaks with each side
PartyJoins from their own location
AttorneysExplain each offer to their client
Insurance repMay join when an insurer is paying
InterpreterJoins as a guest and is moved with the party
MediatorInterpreterParty
The interpreter's role
The interpreter makes what is said as clear to the party as it would be in one language. The mediator's opening, each side's account and every offer are interpreted in full, in both directions, and the party's replies are interpreted back to the others. The interpreter is neutral, keeps what they hear confidential and does not advise the party or comment on an offer.
In a private session
MediatorInterpretedPartyInterpreted
Breakout rooms
On Zoom, the host moves participants into breakout rooms. The interpreter joins as a guest, so the host can move the interpreter into the room with the party who needs one. In a private session, the mediator speaks with one side while the other waits, and the interpreter interprets the whole talk. If the parties agree on a term sheet, the interpreter can read it to the party in their language before they sign.
On-site, video or phone
Choosing between video, on-site and phone for a mediation
Video suits a mediation when the parties are in different places. On-site or phone is the better choice in the cases below.
On-site
Book an interpreter in the room when the parties meet at the mediator's office for a full day with private sessions in separate rooms.
Enter the mediation date, start time, platform and the language of the party who needs the interpreter. The price for the booked hours shows right away.
Place your order
Pay online to confirm. The booking opens in your dashboard, where you add the meeting link and notes such as the case name and the mediator's name.
Dispatcher runs and assigns an interpreter
Our dispatcher assigns a court-certified interpreter and confirms the name and credentials to you before the mediation.
Join your session
The interpreter joins the mediator's link as a guest at the booked time. Ask the host to move the interpreter into the room with the party whenever breakout rooms open.
What you receive
The interpreter's name and credentials, confirmed before the mediation.
The meeting link kept in your project, with your notes for the interpreter.
A confirmation in your dashboard and by email.
Every file and session is covered by an NDA and sent over an encrypted connection. Clinical matters are handled in line with HIPAA.
The ones we hear most often, answered by our dispatch and project-management teams.
Can't find it here?
01Does the mediator need to know an interpreter is coming?
It helps. Send the mediator the interpreter's name from our confirmation, so the mediator can plan the breakout rooms with the interpreter in mind.
02Which video platforms can the interpreter join?
Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet or the platform the mediator uses. If the mediator has not set one up, we create a link to the Texliff room, which opens in the browser with nothing to install.
03What if the other party also needs an interpreter in a different language?
One booking covers English and one other language. A second language needs its own booking, and both bookings can use the same mediation link.
04How is a mediation by video priced?
The price is per hour for the hours you book, and you see the total before you pay. Book the time the mediator has set aside, because the interpreter is reserved for the whole booking and unused time is not refunded.
05Is what the interpreter hears kept confidential?
The interpreter works under an NDA, connections are encrypted, and sessions are not recorded unless you ask.
06Which languages do you cover for mediations by video?
70 languages. Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Arabic and Russian are the easiest to schedule. Rare languages such as Burmese or Pashto need more notice.
07Are your Somali interpreters certified?
Yes. Court-certified and medically credentialed Somali interpreters are assigned to legal and clinical matters — Federal Court Interpreter Certification, state court rosters, CCHI / NBCMI for medical. For community, educational and corporate settings we assign professionally trained interpreters matched to the subject.
Other languages
Other languages for Mediations
The same page for each of these languages, with that language's varieties, its register and where it is booked most.
Browse selected Somali interpreters available through the Texliff network.
24 professional profiles
Ayan A.
Interpreter
Pairs
Somali into English
Modes
Consecutive, Simultaneous
Settings
Video-Remote, Telephone
Ayan is a bilingual Somali-English interpreter and translator with over a decade of experience supporting healthcare, human services, education, and community-based services. Ayan provides consecutive and simultaneous interpretation via video remote and telephone, as well as translation from English into Somali. Specializations include medical, technical, financial, education, immigration, business, and general content. Ayan has interpreted in hospital and clinical settings, including emergency and labor-and-delivery encounters, as well as county human services appointments, assessments, and case-management meetings. Ayan holds a 40-hour medical interpreter training certificate and has completed an associate degree in liberal and general studies, with a bachelor of arts in psychology in progress.
Mohamed is a skilled interpreter providing consecutive interpretation from French and Somali into English. He delivers on-site, video remote, and telephone interpretation services across medical, general, and education settings. Mohamed holds a Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages and Literatures and has completed a 40-hour interpretation certificate program. With a background that includes English language instruction and extensive professional experience with international organizations, Mohamed brings strong communication skills and adaptability to his interpretation work. His career reflects a commitment to excellence, recognized through multiple awards for meritorious service and customer service. Mohamed leverages his multilingual abilities and professional dedication to facilitate clear and accurate communication for diverse clients.
Max is an accomplished interpreter with two decades of experience providing English into Somali interpretation services. He delivers consecutive and simultaneous interpretation via video remote and telephone platforms across a broad range of specializations, including legal, medical, technical, financial, immigration, education, business, and general fields. Max has completed a rigorous 40-hour interpreter training program and is deeply committed to compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and strict confidentiality standards. Throughout his career, Max has supported Limited English Proficiency (LEP) communities by facilitating clear communication and equitable access to essential services.
Hawo is a professional Somali–English healthcare interpreter with two years of experience. She is listed on a state Department of Health Spoken Language Health Care Interpreter Roster and specializes in medical interpretation, providing accurate, confidential, and culturally respectful consecutive interpretation between Somali-speaking patients and English-speaking healthcare professionals. Hawo has experience with medical terminology, patient scheduling, registration, insurance verification, telephone communication, and electronic medical records. She is dependable, professional, and patient-focused, committed to helping Somali-speaking individuals communicate clearly and receive appropriate services. Hawo is available for on-site, video-remote, and telephone interpretation assignments and holds CPR certification. She is currently completing college prerequisites.
Mohamed is a consecutive interpreter providing English into Somali interpretation services across on-site, video remote, and telephone settings. His specializations include general and business interpretation, drawing on a professional background in retail management, sales operations, and logistics coordination. Mohamed has completed undergraduate coursework in business management with a minor in economics. His professional experience includes customer relations, team training, and inventory management, supporting effective communication in business contexts.
Abdulkadir is a skilled linguist providing translation and consecutive interpretation services from English into Somali. With over eight years of professional experience, Abdulkadir supports clients across telephone and video remote settings. His extensive specializations span legal, medical, technical, financial, immigration, marketing, education, scientific, IT/software, general, business, and literary domains. Abdulkadir holds a Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Services and has completed advanced medical training along with professional certification in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology. His background includes facilitating accurate, real-time communication for limited English proficiency individuals in medical, legal, and emergency situations. Abdulkadir serves as a cultural broker who bridges communication gaps while maintaining strict adherence to confidentiality and ethical standards.
Yusuf is a professional interpreter and translator with 26 years of experience working between English and Somali. He provides consecutive and simultaneous interpretation across on-site, telephone, and video-remote settings, and delivers translation from English into Somali. His specializations span legal, medical, financial, technical, IT/software, immigration, education, general business, literary, and marketing content. Yusuf holds a Master of Arts in Public Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. His professional background includes extensive work in government management, financial reporting, and human services, with strong knowledge of criminal, civil, family, and administrative law processes and procedures. He has directed operations, managed multimillion-dollar budgets, and overseen compliance, program evaluation, and policy development. Yusuf also brings valuable experience in nonprofit leadership, public speaking, and community engagement, supporting accurate and culturally informed language services across a broad range of professional fields.
Katro is a professional interpreter and translator with a decade of experience facilitating communication in Somali. Katro provides consecutive and simultaneous interpretation services across telephone, on-site, and video remote settings. Over the course of a 10-year career, Katro has supported communication in medical clinics, hospitals, schools, and elections, assisting Somali-speaking individuals in healthcare and community contexts. Katro also offers document translation for local businesses, schools, and healthcare organizations.
With more than 21 years of experience, Ismael is a court-registered Somali interpreter who conducts interpretation services in English and Somali. As a legal interpreter, he conveys testimony and other spoken communication during on-site court proceedings, video conferences and phone appointments involving immigration and administrative matters. He is also credentialed as a medical interpreter and for social services work, with experience in healthcare settings and strict adherence to HIPAA, confidentiality requirements and the Interpreters Code of Conduct. His assignments span courts, healthcare facilities and conferences, as well as educational and business settings. As a Somali translator, Ismael completes legal translation and written work in both directions, including Somali to English translation and English to Somali document translation. He also transcribes recordings, reviews and edits written materials, evaluates language projects, records voice-over content and uses CAT tools. In addition, he trains language professionals for careers in the field.
Fatuma works as a Somali interpreter, providing simultaneous and consecutive support by video and phone. She facilitates communication during medical appointments, school discussions and everyday interactions. Her customer service background strengthens her ability to listen carefully, explain information clearly and respond calmly when questions arise. With one year of experience, she adapts her approach to the pace and context of each conversation while maintaining the meaning of the original message. As a Somali translator, Fatuma handles Somali to English translation for healthcare materials, school communications and general documents. Her bilingual fluency and practical experience helping Somali-speaking customers support clear document translation for routine needs. Across spoken and written assignments, Fatuma focuses on accurate communication and accessible wording.
Hoodo works as a Somali interpreter, supporting communication from Somali into English and English into Somali. With seven years of experience, he provides interpretation services for spoken exchanges through both consecutive and simultaneous delivery. During on-site assignments, Hoodo uses consecutive delivery for direct conversations and simultaneous delivery when communication must continue in real time. He also works by phone, conveying verbal communication accurately between both languages. His background as a personal care assistant involved helping people with daily activities, strengthening his ability to communicate attentively in situations that require patience and clarity. Earlier distribution work included packaging, processing orders and performing quality control. Hoodo has completed 40 hours of interpreter training and has additional training in basic life support, CPR and AED procedures.
Deq provides English into Somali interpretation for medical care, social services, educational settings and legal matters. With 11 years of experience, this Somali interpreter works consecutively by video and phone, supporting clear communication during appointments, intake calls and other sensitive conversations. As a medical interpreter, Deq handles discussions that require accuracy, confidentiality and careful attention to terminology. Experience in case management and advocacy strengthens Deq’s ability to navigate needs assessments, detailed documentation and domestic violence support with compassion. Deq has also taught English language learners, Braille and foundational technology skills to adults, bringing practical instructional experience to school and community-based assignments. A background in business management provides additional familiarity with inventory, employee oversight and business paperwork.
Hassan is a Somali interpreter with 15 years of experience working from English into Somali and Somali into English. He provides consecutive interpretation services on-site and by phone during medical encounters, including urgent situations and paperwork review. As a medical interpreter, he follows established healthcare ethics and confidentiality practices while helping bridge cultural differences. Hassan also works by video and uses simultaneous delivery when assignments require it. In educational settings, he supports enrollment meetings, conferences and mediation, drawing on experience with student records and intake requirements. His distinctive background includes conducting structured oral proficiency interviews by telephone, evaluating role-plays, supported ideas and scenario-based responses according to established metrics. Hassan also handles Somali to English translation and English-to-Somali translation for medical records, social-service materials and school communications. His document translation experience includes enrollment paperwork and other administrative materials, along with sight translation during healthcare encounters.
Ameer is a Somali interpreter with more than 10 years of experience facilitating communication in healthcare, multicultural programs, and high-pressure operations. As a medical interpreter, he supports consultations, diagnostic procedures, treatment coordination, and discharge instructions while maintaining privacy and cultural sensitivity. He works consecutively on-site for appointments and sensitive discussions, while video and phone sessions help participants communicate clearly when meeting remotely. Ameer also handles simultaneous interpreting for professional meetings involving complex or time-sensitive information. His immigration work focuses on accurate explanations and respectful cross-cultural communication during administrative interactions. As a legal interpreter, he conveys meaning carefully and neutrally in sensitive matters. Experience in transportation dispatch further strengthens his ability to manage schedule changes, resolve service issues, maintain records, and communicate calmly under pressure.
Fadumo provides Somali into English interpretation for medical appointments, using consecutive techniques on-site and by video or phone. With 11 years of experience, she works as a Somali interpreter in hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation departments, dental visits, and behavioral health settings. As a medical interpreter, she supports communication during treatment planning, informed consent, follow-up care, and patient education while observing confidentiality and professional ethics. Her experience includes medical terminology, anatomy, Epic EHR workflows, healthcare navigation, and appointment coordination. She has completed 40-Hour Community Interpreter Training and the Foundations in Mental Health Interpreter Training: Ethical Foundations in Mental Health Interpreting Workshop. Fadumo also holds HIPAA Training Certification valid through March 2027. She additionally performs sight translation and written translation of healthcare materials.
Hodan delivers Somali into Englishinterpretation services for healthcare encounters and immigration matters. As a Somali interpreter with five years of experience, she facilitates clear communication during conversations between patients, visitors and healthcare providers. Her work as a medical interpreter includes consecutive interpreting by phone and video, helping participants follow detailed discussions about care. She also uses simultaneous interpreting when real-time communication is appropriate. Beyond healthcare, Hodan supports conversations involving immigration-related needs and general community matters. Her experience with remote assignments has strengthened her ability to listen closely, convey meaning accurately and adapt her delivery to the pace and context of each interaction.
Jawahir provides English into Somali interpretation for medical care and immigration matters, drawing on 16 years of experience. As a Somali interpreter, she uses the consecutive mode during on-site patient visits and supports remote appointments by phone or video. Her healthcare work includes preoperative and postoperative calls, pediatric visits, patient registration, demographic updates, and insurance verification. She also conveys clinical messages accurately and consults specialized reference materials to identify clear equivalents for medical terminology. Jawahir has completed a 40-hour medical interpreter certificate and ongoing professional training. Her interpretation services also support immigration appointments that require clear communication between English and Somali. During patient encounters, she provides sight translation of relevant documents and instructions, applying strong organizational skills and careful attention to terminology.
Khadija interprets from English into Somali, using a consecutive approach to support clear communication during medical appointments, legal consultations and immigration interviews. As a Somali interpreter with more than 10 years of experience, she handles diagnoses, treatment options and care instructions with confidentiality, cultural sensitivity and neutrality. Her interpretation services are delivered on-site and by video or phone, including assignments in hospitals, clinics and community settings. Healthcare professionals have recognized her reliability, clarity and compassion, and she has completed multiple employer-required assessments and on-the-job training programs. Khadija also brings experience monitoring residential and commercial security systems, coordinating responses to alarms and documenting incidents in high-pressure situations. This background strengthens the composure, attention to detail and precise communication she brings to assignments as a medical and legal interpreter.
Ayan is a Somali interpreter who interprets Somali into English during business meetings, financial discussions, and marketing presentations. On-site, she conveys questions and responses clearly while preserving the speaker’s meaning, tone, and cultural context. She also interprets by phone when participants need clear communication across different settings. During video sessions, Ayan maintains accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism throughout each exchange. Her interpretation services draw on five years of experience facilitating communication in professional and community settings. As a Somali translator, Ayan translates English business, financial, and marketing materials into Somali. Her English to Somali translation work preserves important information and the intent of the original text, while her document translation reflects the terminology and tone appropriate to its audience.
Mohmud is a Somali interpreter with 26 years of experience interpreting English into Somali for legal proceedings, medical consultations and immigration appointments. He interprets on-site for conversations requiring direct interaction and joins hearings or consultations by video and phone when remote access is needed. His extensive public-facing administrative experience encompasses complex benefits programs, technical systems and sensitive personal information. As a Somali translator, Mohmud completes English to Somali translation for legal documents, medical records and immigration materials. His document translation work preserves terminology and meaning across forms, notices and supporting records. This combination of legal interpreter experience and medical translation skill equips him for spoken exchanges and written materials involving detailed procedures, eligibility questions and confidential information.
Abshiro interprets Somali into English by phone and video for healthcare conversations. With two years of language-service experience, Abshiro is a Somali interpreter whose medical work includes hospital encounters and remote appointments. Experience as a phlebotomist and caregiver adds firsthand familiarity with venipuncture, patient care, and everyday communication in clinical settings. As a medical interpreter, Abshiro conveys exchanges between healthcare professionals and patients during consultations, procedure explanations, and care discussions. Phone-based interpretation services enable participation in time-sensitive conversations, while video assignments add valuable visual context. This combination of language experience and direct patient-care work informs Abshiro’s understanding of medical terminology, clinical procedures, and sensitive healthcare dialogue across remote encounters.
Said is a Somali interpreter who interprets Somali into English for medical visits, immigration appointments, and business meetings. He works on-site and by video, while phone assignments allow participants to communicate clearly when meeting in person is impractical. A native Somali speaker with full professional fluency in English, Said understands varied Somali dialects and everyday registers. In client-facing sales roles, he explained complex service terms, resolved sensitive account concerns, and communicated across Somali and English with customers and suppliers. His familiarity with remote tools and scheduling platforms also suits video and phone interpretation. Clear explanations and calm communication under pressure shape his approach to conversations involving healthcare, immigration, and business matters.
Fatouma is a Somali interpreter with five years of experience facilitating conversations from Somali into English. She interprets by video and phone for medical appointments, educational discussions and business communications. Her interpretation services draw on clear listening and practical experience answering customer questions, explaining insurance options and communicating detailed information. This background helps her navigate conversations that require careful explanations and accurate understanding, particularly in healthcare and customer-service settings. As a Somali translator, Fatouma translates Somali written materials into English for business, marketing and general communication. Her Somali to English translation work also encompasses medical translation, with close attention to meaning, terminology and readability. Across spoken and written assignments, she maintains clarity between the source content and its English rendering.
Yasmin interprets spoken English into Somali during medical appointments, business meetings, and financial discussions. As a Somali interpreter with three years of experience, she communicates diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, and discharge instructions accurately while respecting HIPAA confidentiality. Her 40-hour medical interpreter training strengthens her command of medical terminology, cultural competency, and patient communication. She works on-site in healthcare settings and connects by video or phone for intake, scheduling, and other essential conversations. In the medical interpreter role, Yasmin conveys questions, concerns, and care instructions clearly between participants. Her interpretation services also extend to business and financial matters where precise communication and careful note-taking are essential.