The Collaborative Law Society
of Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia, Inc. (CLS)

Formerly "The Collaborative Family Law Society," CLS is a network of independently-practicing legal,
psychological and financial professionals, serving Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.

Collaborative Law Information:

"Divorce Can Be ... " (our brochure)


What Is Collaborative Law?


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If you are interested in becoming a member of the Collaborative Law Society of MD, VA & DC, Inc., please access the application form here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Training

FIRST ANNUAL HOME GROWN COLLABORATIVE BOOT CAMP
for Tri-State Collaborative Attorneys, Coaches, Child Specialists and Financial Neutrals

For more information, please access the registration form here:   REGISTRATION

THE POWER OF TEAM

Saturday, October 4, 2008, 8:30am-4:30pm
LIMITED REGISTRATION (Waiting list until September 10)
Early registration:   $75.00 (until September 10); $125 after

Questions?
    Please email Lisa Herrick Email: lherrickphd@gmail.com
    or Jamie Lapin Email: riskmg@aol.com



You will not want to miss the mediation training co-presented and sponsored by some of our own members!

Mediation Training, 30-Hour Course
(Includes 22 hours of basic mediation training, satisfying Virginia Supreme Court requirements, and 8 hours of family collaborative mediation training.)

ENROLLMENT LIMITED TO 24

When: Thursday 4 December (part day/evening) through Sunday 7 December.

Where: Northern Virginia site (TBA)

Who: Our trainers will be Frank Morrison, a statewide leader in family mediation and collaborative practice, and Judy Rubin of the Community Mediation Center of Southeastern Virginia (CMC).

Cost: $500 per person

Basic qualifications for attendee registration: Collaboratively trained and licensed in the discipline you intend to practice collaboratively; as a lawyer; mental health professional coach and/or child specialist (LCSW, PhD, PsyD, LPC, LMFT, or MD psychiatrist); or a financial professional (CFP or CPA).

Registration: We anticipate 24 seats for this training opportunity, and that they will fill quickly. The first 24 responders will be contacted and asked to send a check to secure your seat. To register, email David Tyson, LCSW, at dstyson@earthlink.net.

What else: Anticipating CLE, CEU, and Ethics hours (in work and TBA)


Mediation Theory, Process and Skills:   30-Hour OR 40-Hour Course

ENROLLMENT LIMITED

Dates:                 September 17, 2008 - September 19/20, 2008
Sponsored By:   Collaborative Training Solutions, LLC
Presented By:     Cecelia Paizs, Esq.
Location:             Frederick, Maryland

Please click on this link for the registration form and more information.



Collaborative Training - Basic and Advanced Courses

Dates:                 September 11, 2008 - September 12/13, 2008
Sponsored By:   Collaborative Training Solutions, LLC
Presented By:     Doug Reynolds and Susan Miller
Presented By:     Rita Pollack and Cathy Heenan
Location:             Ellicott City, Maryland

Please click on this link for the registration form and more information.


Networking Opportunities


MEMBER ACTIVITIES


NEW MEMBERS

Please welcome new member, Mary E. Szpanka, CPA, Reston, VA




REGULAR DINNER MEETING FOR ALL TRAINED COLLABORATIVE PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE CLS MEMBERS
(THOSE WITH A MINIMUM 2-DAY BASIC TRAINING)


When:     Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Where:   Café Oggi Restaurant
                6671 Old Dominion Drive
                McLean, VA   22101
Time:       6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
                (meal orders will be placed by 6:15 pm)
Topic:     TBA
Presenter:     TBA

Contact:   Please RSVP Anne (Jan) White at
                  jthomas@pasternakfidis.com

                  (click on the link to email Ms. White's legal assistant)
                  so we can have an approximate head-count to give
                  the restaurant.


FUTURE CLS EVENTS

THE AUGUST MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED! ENJOY YOUR SUMMER!

2008 Members' Meeting Schedule is as follows:


  • September 17 (Wednesday)

  • October 21 (Tuesday)

  • November 18 (Tuesday)

  • December 17 (Wednesday)

The meetings will be at 6pm-8pm at Cafe Oggi Restaurant, 6671 Old Dominion Road, McLean, VA 22101.

Last updated:   July 9, 2008