Collaborative Services
I have been practicing almost exclusively in the area of family law since 1999. I became interested in Collaborative Law in 2004, and I saw it as an opportunity to resolve family law disputes and divorces more transparently and more civilly. My experiences have reinforced my initial expectations for my Collaborative Practice.
Professional Activities
CURRENT:
Fairfax County Circuit Court Family Law Conciliator, 2006 - present
Fairfax County Circuit Court Neutral Case Evaluator, 2006 - present
Member - Family Law Section - Virginia State Bar and Fairfax Bar Association, 1999- present
Member - Virginia State Bar and Fairfax Bar Association, 1995 - present
PRIOR:
Collaborative Practice Training
| Year | Course Title | Instructor | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic/ Introductory Collaborative Law or Interdisciplinary Collaborative Team Training. | |||
| 2004 | Initial Collaborative Law Training | Palliser Conflict Resolution, Inc., Janice Pritchard, David Carter | 13 |
| 30-Hr Interest-Based Negotiation & Mediation Skills | |||
| 2010 | Interest Based Negotiation and Mediation Training for Collaborative Professionals | Frank Morrison, Lisa Schenkel, Jan White | 30 |
| Additional 15 hours Intermediate/ Advanced interest-based negotiation, communication skills, collaborative, or basic professional coach training | |||
| 2011 | Advocacy & the Role of the Collaborative Attorney | Felbeck, McCollam & Weiss | 1.5 |
| 2008 | Conflict Resolution and Mediation Skills Training for Collaborative Professionals | Frank Morrison, Karen Richards, Judy Rubin | 14 |
| Annual 4 hours collaborative continuing education (basic, intermediate, or advanced) | |||
| 2023 | Trauma-Responsive Collaborative Practice (16th VaCP) 11-13-23 | Dana Baerger, J.D., Ph.D. | 6 |
| 2022 | Managing Challenges in the Collaborative Divorce Process: Cognitive Bias, Mental Health, High Conflict Personality Disorders, and Addictions | Dr. Beth I. Wilner, Ph.D. | 6 |
| 2021 | The Psychological and Ethical Dimension of Collaborative Practice | David Hoffman, Esq. | 4 |
| 2021 | Maximizing the Role of a Financial Neutral in Unprecedented Times (14th VaCP) | Jane Rowny, CPA, CFP®, CDFA®, Jamie Blum, CPA, CDFA®, & Jordan Egert, CPA, CFE, CDFA® | 2 |
| 2021 | Changes, Practical Applications and Issues now that the UCLA Statute has been Enacted (14th VaCP) | Teresa Cole, JD, Karen Keyes, JD & Cheryl Smith, JD | 1.25 |
| 2021 | Beyond Spread Sheets and Cash Flow – A Deep Dive into The Financial Neutral Roles as Facilitator, Mediator and Advisor | Debora May, CPA, CFP, CDFA and Robin Taub, J.D. | 1.5 |
| 2021 | A Deeper Dive into the Role of the Child Specialist (14th VaCP) | Natalie Goldberg, LCSW & Lisa Herrick, PhD | 2.75 |
| 2019 | What's IACP Got To Do With It? | Chris Farish, JD | .5 |
| 2019 | Collaborative Boot Camp: An Experiential Day of Refining Skills and Deepening Team Cohesion (12th 11-11-19) | Barbara Burr, JD & Lisa Herrick, PhD | 5.5 |
| 2018 | UCLA Panel: What’s In It For Me? (11th VaCP) 11-12-18 | Del. David Toscano; Robert Merlin, PA; Teresa Cole, JD; and Cathleen Rea, PhD | 1.25 |
| 2018 | Support Redux: Navigating the New Tax Laws and the Emotional Challenges They Create for Spouses (and Teams) (11th VaCP) 11-12-18 | Sanford Cassel, PhD; Frank Morrison, JD; Gigi Robson, CPA, CDFA; and Paul Smollar, JD | 3.25 |
| 2017 | Creating the Conditions of Growth | Kate Scharff, MSW, and Lisa Herrick, Ph.D. | 6 |
| 2016 | Client Science for Collaborative Professionals | Marjorie Corman Aaron | 4 |
| 2015 | What All Collaborative Professionals Need to Know about Electronic Evidence | Nelson & Simek | 2.25 |
| 2015 | Virginia Legislative and Case Law Update | Christopher Macturk | 1 |
| 2015 | Building Your Collaborative Practice | Mike Fancher | 2.75 |
| 2015 | 31st Advanced Family Law Seminar | Virginia State Bar | 6 |
| 2014 | Adult Attachment Style During Separation & Divorce - A Roadmap for Collaborative Professionals | Berger & Alexander | 6 |
| 2013 | Overcoming Barriers to Settlement | Nina Meirding | 7 |
| 2013 | Ethics Guidelines for Collaborative Practice | Various | 2.5 |
| 2011 | Getting Clients to Collaborate | Neil Denny | 5 |
| 2011 | Challenges of Understanding & Meeting Collaborative Advocacy | Sherry Slovin | 5 |
| 2010 | Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice | Susan Gamache, Amy Wolf | 15 |
| 2008 | Virginia Family Law Seminar | Virginia Bar CLE | 3 |
| 2007 | Virginia Family Law Seminar | Virginia Bar CLE | 6 |
| 2006 | Conciliation Training Program | Fairfax Bar Assn. | 3 |
| 2006 | Child Custody Experts Seminar | Virginia Bar CLE | 3 |
| 2005 | Valuation of Stock Options in Divorce | ABA | 1.5 |
| 2005 | Divorce Practice Seminar | Virginia Bar CLE | 4 |
| 2005 | Advanced Family Law Seminar | Viginia Bar CLE | 4.5 |
| 2004 | Family Law & Mental Health Seminar Arlington Co. Bar | Arlington Bar Assn. | 5.5 |