Chidinma Harley, (Lawyer)
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Ms. Harley brings the foundational principles of diligence, passion, creativity and integrity to every case that she handles. Ms. Harley understands the challenging matters her clients face and she values the trust every client puts in her to help them navigate these issues. She is a caring attorney who listens to the needs, hopes, fears and wants of her clients and works creatively and tirelessly to ensure they receive the best results and are heard throughout the process. Ms. Harley's clients are her top priority. She is licensed to practice law in the following jurisdictions: Virginia, District of Columbia, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Professional Activities
CURRENT:
Fairfax Bar Association Member
Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Northern Virginia Black Attorneys' Association
Northern Virginia Black Attorneys' Association, Treasurer
Fairfax County Circuit Court Committee Member
Legal Service of Northern Virginia Board Member
Prince William County Bar Association Member
Nigerian Lawyers Association Member
Virginia State Bar Disciplinary District Committee Member
PRIOR:
Virginia Women Attorneys Association
Collaborative Practice Training
| Year | Course Title | Instructor | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic/ Introductory Collaborative Law or Interdisciplinary Collaborative Team Training. | |||
| 2021 | Intrductory Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice Training | CPTU | 15 |
| 30-Hr Interest-Based Negotiation & Mediation Skills | |||
| 2021 | Family Law Mediation Training | Karen Asaro | 20 |
| 2020 | Basic Mediation Training | Karen Asaro | 20 |
| Additional 15 hours Intermediate/ Advanced interest-based negotiation, communication skills, collaborative, or basic professional coach training | |||
| 2023 | Parenting Plan - Part Two: The Parenting Plan from a Mental Health Perspective | Karen S. Bonnell, MS | 1.5 |
| 2022 | Understanding the 5 Conflict Modes at Play in Our Mediation and Collaborative Cases, Part 2 | CPNV: Jonathan Kales, Amy Kales, and Donne Colton | 1.5 |
| 2022 | Understanding the 5 Conflict Modes at Play in Our Mediation and Collaborative Cases, Part 1 | CPNV: Jonathan Kales, Amy Kales, and Donne Colton | 1.5 |
| 2022 | Understanding Domestic Violence and the Challenges of Getting it Right | CPNV: Viola Vaughan-Eden, PhD, MJ, LCSW | 1.5 |
| 2022 | Transitioning Clients in Collaborative Divorce | CPNV: Teresa Cole and Michael McHugh | 1.5 |
| 2022 | If You See Something, Say Something | CPNV: Jordan Egert and Jamie Blum | 1.5 |
| 2022 | Divorcing your spouse, but staying married to Uncle Sam | CPNV: Sarah Avila, CFP®, CDFA® | 1.5 |
| 2022 | A Parent’s Mental Illness Should Not Prevent a Successful Parenting Plan | CPNV: Stephanie Smith, JD, and Patrice Garver, MHP | 1.5 |
| 2021 | Solid Foundations - How to Build Practices and Teams | CPNV: Debbie Beach, LCWS, Don Paris, CPA, MST, CDFA, & Steven Goldman, JD | 1.5 |
| 2021 | Should Virginia Create a Legal Presumption of Shared Custody: A Current Effort is Underway, and There is Research to Support It | CPNV: Adele D’Ari, Ph.D., Lisa Herrick, Ph.D., Jennifer Bradley, J.D. | 1.5 |
| Annual 4 hours collaborative continuing education (basic, intermediate, or advanced) | |||
| 2023 | My Stomach Aches! I Can’t Go to Work Today: How Collaborative Practice and Physical and Mental Wellness Can Solve the Tummy Squabbles | VaCP Clubhouse: Dillina W. Stickley, Esquire | 1 |
| 2021 | Domestic Violence Mediation Training | Karen Asaro | 8 |