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.
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:
Year | Course Title | Instructor | Hours |
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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) | |||
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 |