MCLC Introductory Interdisciplinary Collaborative Law Training

Jennifer Hawthorne will be one of the faculty members at the upcoming training along with Beth Aarons.

You will have Interactive sessions and best practices on how to work virtually with clients; learn the fundamentals of the Collaborative Law model, and how to apply it to both Family & Business Law cases; Develop results-oriented techniques to help clients reach successful resolutions to disputes; Identify and implement strategies to navigate challenging cases and to achieve success with high-conflict clients; Train with experienced professionals who are passionate about the team approach; Learn best practices for both in-person and virtual collaborative work; Fulfill the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP) standards for a Collaborative Law Intro Training and Earn Continuing Education Credits.

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Justin Kelsey will be the moderator for the MCFM Online Workshop – “Bringing Mediation Online: Lessons Learned So Far” on February 10, 2021, at 2:00 PM.

Mediation is flexible by nature, and mediating during a pandemic has been no exception. In order to continue offering mediation, we have all had to learn how to move our work online and the mediation community has stepped up to the challenge. In this program, you will hear about how this shift has affected private mediation, co-mediation, community mediation, and mediation in the courts.

A panel of practitioners from these different forums will share their experiences and the lessons they’ve learned to help us all improve our virtual offerings to clients.

MODERATOR AND PANELISTS:

Justin Kelsey is a collaborative divorce attorney and mediator at Skylark Law & Mediation, P.C.

Patrice Brymner is an attorney and mediator, providing virtual mediation and collaborative divorce services, from offices in Acton and Southborough.

Josh Hoch has served as a divorce and family mediator and as MWI’s Director of Mediation Services for the past 19 years.

Deepika Madan is a mediator, trainer, and the Manager of Mediation Services at North Shore Community Mediation Center (NSCMC).

REGISTER HERE!

Justin Kelsey will be presenting on Zoom for Dispute Resolution Providers — A Practice Guide on February 2, 2021, at 12:00 PM.

This program will provide demonstrations, advice, and tips to help DR professionals get the most out of Zoom’s rich features; discuss issues pertinent to differing practice areas, and explore what’s ahead as to online DR.

Joining Attorney Kelsey will be:

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Justin Kelsey will be presenting on Understanding, Valuing and Dividing Pensions in a Divorce .

Pensions can often be one of the most valuable assets in divorce. However, because of the complicated array of federal and state laws that can govern pensions, divorce practitioners must be careful to avoid the many pitfalls that can potentially exist when dealing with pensions. Our expert panel will discuss the nuts and bolts of pensions and their valuation, the legal aspects of dividing pensions, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders and the process of distributing pensions, as well as many other practice tips.

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Symposium 2021: Voices of Empowerment & Social Justice

Skylark is excited to announce that  Beth Aarons will all be presenting at NASW Symposium on “How to Support Your Clients Through Divorce”.

The National Association of Social Workers Massachusetts Chapter keynote speaker will be Dr. Joy DeGruy and include all 90+ workshops and intensives.  We will recognize and celebrate the achievements of social workers, promote social work and encourage social work professionals to achieve excellence.

Registration for Symposium 2021 will open in Fall 2020. More details will be available on this site as we get closer to that time.

Skylark is excited to announce that Jennifer Hawthorne will be presenting at APFM again this year.  On October 17, 2020 at 4:15 pm Jen will discuss “New Ways of Building Trust Online”.

Each of APFM’s annual conferences have been an intellectually stimulating, interpersonally satisfying and emotionally exciting.  From distinguished family mediation pioneers to new mediators beginning their careers, we are an Academy of Professional Family Mediators committed to supporting the work of all family mediators and advancing the field of family mediation.  We welcome you to join us.

Please register here.

2020 IACP 21st Annual Networking and Educational Forum 

Justin Kelsey, Jennifer Hawthorne and Beth Arrons of Skylark Law and Mediation will be presenting again this year at the virtual IACP Conference.  Justin, Jen, and Beth will be joined by Allison Bell, Kim Whelan, and Karen Van Kooy as they present on Gender Bias on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 beginning at 1:00 pm.  Workshop participants will gain a deeper understanding of the complex practical and ethical issues which need to be considered when mediation clients work with subject matter experts, and the benefits and potential challenges introduced by these other relationships.

This year’s theme is “The Door is Open!” and it turns out to be a particularly apt one as going virtual makes the Forum so much more accessible.  We expect this to be the biggest Forum ever, as members around the world can join from the comfort of their own homes.  What is normally a 4-day agenda is now spread over 10 days.  This extended schedule allows us to stretch our offerings over many time zones, so no matter where you live there will be a range of options during waking hours.

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DMTA 40 Hour Divorce Mediation Training

Divorce Mediation Training Associates 40 Hour Divorce Mediation Training will take place over nine mornings from 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM on October 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 & 30.

Learn Divorce Mediation with online lecture, demonstrations, and the opportunity to practice online mediation role plays in video-conference break-out rooms led by experienced facilitators.

Justin Kelsey and Ellen Waldorf will be demonstrating their individual styles as mediators. They will provide you with a variety of mediation techniques to respond to the vast range of clients and situations you encounter as a mediator. The instructors will point out how you can develop your own strengths and your ability to use them most effectively.

During the 40 hour training, we provide opportunities for you to practice what you are learning. Classes are small in order to create a lively, interactive environment. We focus on the skills you need and you practice putting them to use so that you leave the course with a firm grasp of successful mediation techniques.

This training satisfies Massachusetts Rule 8 training requirements for mediators.  Since January of 2005, Massachusetts has coupled with the Uniform Rules of Dispute Resolution – known as “Rule 8”.  This Rule established court-connected alternative dispute resolution, which includes mediation in the Massachusetts court system.  Our Divorce Mediation Training of 40 hours exceeds the 30 hour Rule 8 minimum, and our Divorce Mediation Training covers advanced divorce mediation.

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Divorce Mediation Training Associates 8 Hour Divorce Law Basic Training will be held virtually on Wednesday, October 7 and Thursday, October 8, 2020 from 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm.

Justin Kelsey and Ellen Waldorf will be demonstrating their individual styles as mediators. They will provide you with a variety of mediation techniques to respond to the vast range of clients and situations you encounter as a mediator. The instructors will point out how you can develop your own strengths and your ability to use them most effectively.

The 8-hour Divorce Law Basics Training also serves as a knowledge supplement to the Divorce Mediation Training.   The Divorce Mediation Training works best when all the attendees has a basic level of knowledge about divorce law.  In order to help attendees with less divorce experience this course is offered prior to the 40-hour training.  This training will help professionals who are not as familiar with family law in Massachusetts get the most out of the Divorce Mediation Training.  It’s also available to registrants who have previously taken a divorce mediation training and want a refresher on divorce law in Massachusetts.

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SkylarLaw & Mediation will be hosting a VESTA Post-Divorce Resource Night on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at The Collaborative Outpost located at 9 Main Street, Southborough, MA.

Beth Aarons, Estate Planning Attorney will be presenting along with Timothy Monahan, Lisa Dahl and Susan Trotter.

Vesta welcomes you to another of our Divorce Resource Nights! These free events are educational, social and totally empowering! In a welcoming and comfortable setting, you can:

• Speak one-on-one with caring and experienced professionals in the fields of divorce law, finance, real estate, parenting, nutrition, relationship coaching, therapy, fashion, fitness and more.
• Hear professionals describe how they can best help you.
• Enjoy complimentary light fare and refreshments.
• Meet other attendees who are in various stages of divorce or separation.

Agenda:

6:30-7:00 pm: Check-in; meet and greet with Vesta professionals and other attendees

7:00-7:30 pm: Welcome/Short introductions by the professionals

7:30-8:30 pm: Individual conversations with the professionals & socializing

Please RSVPwith Deanna at Team@VestaDivorce.com OR Reserve your spot through Eventbrite here.