Collaborative Services
During law school at the University of Richmond, I began cultivating my mediation skills, which prompted me to take a course in Collaborative Law. Through the course, I learned about the efficiency of the Collaborative process and how it enables a family to tailor the divorce process and its outcomes to suit the family's unique needs. Collaborative practice also helps families to communicate productively, even past the divorce, in order to resolve issues and manage the family in separate households. I am thrilled to be a part of this cutting edge field and foresee its continued value to families for years to come.
Professional Activities
PRIOR:
Collaborative Professionals of Richmond
Virginia Bar Association, Domestic Relations Section
Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association
Metro Richmond Women's Bar Association
Henrico County Bar Association
Collaborative Practice Training
| Year | Course Title | Instructor | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic/ Introductory Collaborative Law or Interdisciplinary Collaborative Team Training. | |||
| 2013 | Collaborative Divorce Three-Day Team Training | Smollar, Broussard, Herrick, Yoder | 19 |
| 30-Hr Interest-Based Negotiation & Mediation Skills | |||
| 2011 | Family Mediation Training | Ervin J. Mast | 20 |
| 2011 | Basic Mediation Training | Ervin J. Mast | 19 |
| Additional 15 hours Intermediate/ Advanced interest-based negotiation, communication skills, collaborative, or basic professional coach training | |||
| 2014 | Understanding Attachment Styles | Berger, Alexander | 7 |
| 2013 | Overcoming Barriers to Settlement | Nina Meierding | 6 |
| 2013 | Interest - Based Negotiations in a Neuroscience Context | CPR | 6 |
| Annual 4 hours collaborative continuing education (basic, intermediate, or advanced) | |||
| 2022 | Overview of the Financial Panel's Neutral Role in Collaborative Cases | CPR Financial Neutrals | 1 |
| 2021 | Helping Divorcing Families Manage the Collaborative Process with Special Needs Children | CPR: Kristen Carlton of Eli’s Village | 1 |
| 2020 | The Psychological and Ethical Dimensions of Collaborative Practice | David A. Hoffman, Collaborative Attorney & Mediator | 3 |
| 2020 | Managing Healthcare Expenses in Retirement | CPR: Tyler Dove, NorthBank Partners | 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 | The Complicated Marriage of Family Law and Estate Planning and Estate Law | Collaborative Professionals of Richmond | 1 |
| 2018 | Protecting Ourselves & Our Clients from Identity Theft | Collaborative Professionals of Richmond | 1 |
| 2018 | Mindfulness Presentation | Collaborative Professionals of Richmond | 1 |
| 2018 | Love Yourself First: Top 10 Financial Planning Tips | Collaborative Professionals of Richmond | 1 |
| 2018 | Intersection of the Property Settlement Agreement & the Parenting Plan Pt 2 | Collaborative Professionals of Richmond | 1 |
| 2018 | Intersection of the Property Settlement Agreement & the Parenting Plan Pt 1 | Collaborative Professionals of Richmond | 1 |
| 2018 | Case Conference | Collaborative Professionals of Richmond | 1 |
| 2017 | Creating the Conditions for Growth As We Help Our Clients Navigate Separation and Divorce | Lisa Herrick and Kate Scharff | 6 |
| 2016 | Securing Collaborative Clients: Beyond the Elevator Pitch | Kim Fauss, Sandy Cassel, Gigi Robson | 5.5 |
| 2016 | Client Science for Collaborative Professionals | Marjorie Aaron | 5 |
| 2015 | Secrets of Uncionscious Communication | Doborah Thevenin | 1.5 |
| 2015 | Perry Mason Goes Digital: What all Collaborative Professionals Need to About Electronic Evidence | Sharon Nelson, John Simek | 1 |
| 2015 | Legislative and Case Law Update | Chris Macturk | 1 |
| 2015 | Information Security for Collaborative Professionals | Sharon Nelson, John Simek | 1 |
| 2015 | Collabortative Advocacy: Acheivable or an Oxymoron? | Sue Cook, Brian Galbraith | 3 |
| 2015 | Building a Collaborative Relationship from Client (and Team) Strengths | Keith Britany, Cathy Daigle | 1.5 |
| 2015 | Building Your Collaborative Practice | Mike Francher | 3 |
| 2015 | Breaking Down Barriers to Support | Lonnie Broussard | 5.5 |
| 2014 | Behavioral Finance for Collaborative Professionals | Susan Buniva | 1 |
| 2014 | Aptitudes & Attitudes | CPTI | 6 |
| 2013 | Termination of Parental Rights Mock Trial | Supreme Court of VA | 2 |
| 2013 | Disposition of the Family Home in Divorce | Metro Rich. Family Law Bar | 1 |
| 2013 | Bench Bar Conference | Richmond Bar Association | 3 |
| 2013 | Annual Legislative Update | Metro Rich. Women's Bar Assoc. | 1 |
| 2013 | ALPS Where the Line | Jim McCaulley | 3 |
| 2013 | 75th Annual Meeting, VA State Bar | Mollie Barton, Bob Henley | 1.5 |
| 2012 | VSB Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Course | Virginia State Bar | 5 |