Carrie Patterson, (Lawyer)
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I first learned about the collaborative process while I was in law school volunteering with the Alternative Dispute Resolution Society at George Mason University School of Law. Prior to graduating, I hosted a seminar on behalf of our organization for the Northern Virginia Collaborative Professionals and was lucky enough to be able to attend the seminar as a host. I recall being impressed by the framework offered by the collaborative method and was instantly attracted to the motivation and eagerness of the lawyers who wanted to bring more of it into their practices. After graduation, I went into practice as a family lawyer and have practiced exclusively in the area ever since. As a practitioner, I have litigated many contentious family law cases and believe that many, if not all, would have benefited from the collaborative process. I became a trained Collaborative lawyer in 2013. Like many other collaborative professionals, I recommend the model to all of my clients and devote time and energy to teaching clients about it and encouraging them to consider it as an alternative to litigation whenever possible.
Collaborative Services
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Professional Activities
CURRENT:
Fairfax Bar Association ( Family Law Section)
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Virginia Collaborative Professionals
PRIOR:
Collaborative Practice Training
| Year | Course Title | Instructor | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic/ Introductory Collaborative Law or Interdisciplinary Collaborative Team Training. | |||
| 2013 | Collaborative Divorce Three-Day Team Training | Yoder, Smoller, Herrick, D'Ari, Smith, and Broussard | 19.5 |
| 30-Hr Interest-Based Negotiation & Mediation Skills | |||
| 2013 | 30 Hour Interest Based Negotiation and Mediation Skills Training | Barbara A. Burr, Esq., Lonnie Broussard, CFP, Lisa Herrick, PhD | 30 |
| Additional 15 hours Intermediate/ Advanced interest-based negotiation, communication skills, collaborative, or basic professional coach training | |||
| 2016 | VaCP 9th Annual Conference; Counseling Clients through Bad News | Marjorie Aaron | 6 |
| 2015 | VaCP 8th Annual Conference | Mike Fancher, Christopher Macturk, JD, Sharon Nelson, Esq. & John Simek | 5 |
| 2014 | CPNV Mortgage Presentation | Margie Hofberg | 1 |
| 2013 | Ethics Guidelines for Collaborative Practice: MD, DC, and VA | Sue Soler, LCSW, Robin Taub, Esq., Anne White, Esq., Debbie May, CPA, Susan Butler, Esq., Paul Smollar, Esq | 3 |
| 2013 | Division of Hybrid Property in Virginia Collaborative Cases | Michael McHugh and Grant Moher | 1 |
| Annual 4 hours collaborative continuing education (basic, intermediate, or advanced) | |||
| 2024 | Six Tips for Creating A Successful Working Relationship with Our Clients From the First Consult Through Settlement | Collaborative Clubhouse: Lisa Herrick, PhD | 1 |
| 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 |
| 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 | CPNV: Debbie 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 |
| 2020 | The Psychological and Ethical Dimensions of Collaborative Practice | David A. Hoffman, Collaborative Attorney & Mediator | 6 |
| 2019 | What's IACP Got To Do With It? | Chris Farish, JD | .5 |
| 2019 | Creating Child-Focused Parenting Plans | CPTI: Barbara Burr, Adele D’Ari & Lisa Herrick | 6 |
| 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 | Working Creatively with Conflict | Debbie Beach, Patrice Garver, and Debbie Nackman | 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 | Tax Cut and Jobs Act (December 22, 2017) | Mary E. Szpanka, CPA | 2 |
| 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 | VaCP 10th Annual Conference (Creating the Conditions for Growth) | Lisa Herrick, PhD & Kate Scharff, MSW | 7 |
| 2017 | The Value of a Financial Professional in Divorce | Mary Szpanka, CPA and J. Christopher Brown, CFP | 1 |
| 2016 | Discernment Counseling | Rona Hitlin-Mason | 1 |
| 2016 | Collaborative Professionals New Member Forum | Roundtable | 2 |
| 2015 | What Our Core Principles Are | Lynn Fletcher | 1 |
| 2015 | My Daddy Has a Special Friend and My Mommy's Always Sad: Affairs and Divorce - From the Child's Point of View | Debra Nackman, PhD | 1 |