Mary Hunt, (Lawyer)
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During the collaborative process I aim to support my clients in being goal oriented and open to possibilities while restructuring their family and focusing on the future.
Collaborative Services
While a law student I was a teaching assistant for a course in Collaborative Law at the University of Richmond Law School and decided that from the beginning of my career I wanted to dedicate myself to Collaborative practice. I have seen first hand the damage protracted litigation can cause families. Alternatively, a collaborative approach focuses on what is best for the family unit and how to move forward with integrity and purpose.
Professional Activities
CURRENT:
Metro Richmond Women's Bar Association- President
Collaborative Professionals of Richmond
Henrico County Bar Association, Pro Bono Coordinator
Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association
Virginia Collaborative Professionals
PRIOR:
Metro Richmond Women's Bar Association- Treasurer (2020-2021)
Metro Richmond Women's Bar Association- President Elect (2022-2023)
Metro Richmond Women's Bar Association- Vice President (2021-2022)
Richmond Collaborative Divorce Professionals
Collaborative Professionals of Richmond- Membership Committee Chair (2009-2012)
Collaborative Professionals of Richmond-Secretary (2013-2016)
Collaborative Professionals of Richmond- Co-Chair (2017-2019)
Collaborative Practice Training
| Year | Course Title | Instructor | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic/ Introductory Collaborative Law or Interdisciplinary Collaborative Team Training. | |||
| 2008 | Interdisciplinary Team Training | CDTT | 20 |
| 30-Hr Interest-Based Negotiation & Mediation Skills | |||
| 2010 | Interest Based Negotiation and Mediation Skills for Collaborative Professionals | CPTI | 30 |
| Additional 15 hours Intermediate/ Advanced interest-based negotiation, communication skills, collaborative, or basic professional coach training | |||
| 2011 | Navigating Emotional Currents: Delving Beneath the Surface of the Collaborative Process | Scharff and Herrick | 3 |
| 2010 | Zealous Advocacy: The Ethics of Non-Adversarial Negotiation and Collaborative Practice | Morrison, Fauss, Ewing & Homiller | 2 |
| 2010 | When Termination Is Inevitable: Exiting the Collab. Highway | Rosenbloom, Glassman & Nesburn | 1.5 |
| 2010 | The “Greek Chorus” in Your Collab. Case: How to Successfully Work with Your Felt But Not Seen Participants | Rossi & Weaver | 1.5 |
| 2010 | Practicing Zealous Advocacy by Using Effective Non-Adversarial Negotiation | Morrison, Schenkel, Stickley, & Yoder | 3 |
| 2010 | Defining Advocacy in the Collaborative Process | Shoop, Soler & May | 3 |
| 2010 | Bargaining with the Devil: When to Negotiate, When to Fight | Robert Mnookin | 1 |
| Annual 4 hours collaborative continuing education (basic, intermediate, or advanced) | |||
| 2024 | Avoiding Splitting the Team in Collaborative Practice (17th VaCP) 11-11-24 | Loretta “Lori” Gephart, M.A. | 4 |
| 2023 | Trauma-Responsive Collaborative Practice (16th VaCP) 11-13-23 | Dana Baerger, J.D., Ph.D. | 6 |
| 2022 | The Use of Child Specialists in the Collaborative Process | VaCP Clubhouse: Susan Buniva, MSW, LCSW, Barbara ter Haar LCSW, and Lynne Einhaus, Ph.D. | 1 |
| 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 |
| 2022 | Case Conference | CPR | 1 |
| 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 | Helping Divorcing Families Manage the Collaborative Process with Special Needs Children | CPR: Kristen Carlton of Eli’s Village | - |
| 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 | A Deeper Dive into the Role of the Child Specialist (14th VaCP) | Natalie Goldberg, LCSW & Lisa Herrick, PhD | 2.75 |
| 2020 | Things to Consider in Handling Multi-National Family Law Cases and Cases with International Aspects | CPR: Melissa Kucinski | 1 |
| 2020 | The Ethics of Email and Social Media: A Top Ten List | Spahn | 1 |
| 2020 | Managing Healthcare Expenses in Retirement | CPR: Tyler Dove, NorthBank Partners | 1 |
| 2020 | Compassion Fatigue: What is it and How It May Impact Members of the Legal Community | Mardigan and Van Cuyk | 1 |
| 2020 | Collaborative Success Stories | CPR: Cassel | 1 |
| 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 | VA Legislative and Case Law Update (11th VaCP) 11-12-18 | Christopher Macturk, JD | 1 |
| 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 | The Complicated Marriage of Family Law & Estate Planning and Estate Law | Scott Stovall, Esq. | 1 |
| 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 |
| 2018 | Protecting Ourselves & Our Clients from Identity Theft | Bryant Harrison | 1 |
| 2018 | Mindfulness Presentation | Susan Warner | 1 |
| 2018 | Love Yourself First: Top 10 Financial Planning Tips | Jennifer Berdell | 1 |
| 2018 | Lo Bono Case Conference | Sandy Cassel | 1 |
| 2018 | Intersection of the Property Settlement Agreement & the Parenting Plan, Part 2 | Mary Owens, Will Fitzhugh, Sandy Cassel & Annelise Petry | 1 |
| 2017 | The Psychology of Money | Legrand | 1 |
| 2017 | Falling Out of the Collaborative Process | Cassel | 1 |
| 2017 | Elder Care | Hancock | 1 |
| 2017 | Collaborative Cases That Struggle | Cassel | 1 |
| 2017 | Clergy & Collaborative Law | Elkins and various clergy | 1 |
| 2016 | Wheel of Fortune: Highlighting Local Perspective and Best Practice Tips on the Topics of Protective Orders, the Appointment of GAL and Support in the Juvenile Court | Hoehl, Soden, Campbell, Carr & Caudill | 1.5 |
| 2016 | Just Another Day At the Firm | Bassingthwaighte, Saunders and Harman | 3 |
| 2016 | Come Play the Family Feud: Mental Health Solutions in Custody/Visitation Disputes | Wert, Cain-Oliver, Dwyer | 1.5 |
| 2016 | 9th Annual VACP Conference: Counseling Clients through Bad News | Marjorie Corman Aaron | 5 |
| 2016 | 32nd Annual Advanced Family Law Seminar | Barnes, Diehl, Raynor, Gray, Commander, Hicks, & DiMuro | 6 |
| 2015 | Legislative and Case Law Update | Christopher Macturk, JD | 1 |
| 2015 | Information Security and Perry Mason Goes Digital: What all Collaborative Professionals Need to Know about Electronic Evidence | Sharon Nelson, Esq. and John Simek | 1.5 |
| 2015 | Building Your Collaborative Practice | Mike Fancher | 2.75 |
| 2014 | Understanding Attachment Styles and its Application in Collaborative Divorce Cases | Berger and Alexander | 7 |
| 2013 | Overcoming Barriers to Settlement- VACP Annual Meeting | Nina Meierding | 6 |
| 2013 | Interest-Based Negotiations in a Neuroscience Context | CPTI | 5 |
| 2012 | Updates on Collaborative Protocols | Smollar, White & Butler | 1.5 |
| 2012 | Roadblocks to Financial Resolutions in Collaborative Cases | May, Robson & Broussard | 1 |
| 2012 | Cultural/Systemic Approaches- Family Systems Theory | CPR | 1 |
| 2012 | Collaborative Conversations on Support: A Model Between Fear and Fairness | Broussard, Fauss, D'Ari & Smollar | 6 |
| 2012 | Challenges in the Collaborative Process | Cogan, Vaughan-Eden & Donlan | 2 |
| 2011 | Preventing Real Property Pitfalls in Divorce | Murray | 2 |
| 2011 | Having Productive Difficult Conversations: The Key to Effective Conflict Resolution | Morrison, Schenkel, Stickley & Yoder | 3 |
| 2011 | E-Discovery in a World of Cloud Computing, Social Networking, and Data Hoarding | JOLT- UR Law School | 3.5 |
| 2011 | CLE: Ethics at the Intersection of Law and Investigation | Metro. Rich. Family Law Bar Assoc. | 1 |
| 2011 | CLE: Annual Legislative Luncheon | Metro Rich. Women's Bar Assoc. | 1 |
| 2010 | CLE: Blogging, Twittering and Social Networking | Metro Rich. Women's Bar Assoc. | 1 |
| 2010 | CLE: Annual Legislative Luncheon & Panel Discussion Program | Metro Rich. Women's Bar Assoc. | 1 |
| 2009 | 28th Annual Family Law Seminar: How You- And Your Clients- Can Survive in Today's Economy | Brewbaker, Brian, et. al | 8 |