| Address: |
271 North Ave, Ste 812
New Rochelle NY 10801 United States
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| Phone: |
914-738-7765 |
| Fax: |
914-470-2238 |
| Email: |
katherine@westchesterfamilylaw.com |
| Website: |
http://www.westchesterfamilylaw.com
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| Education |
A.B. Vassar College 1982
J.D. Fordham University School of Law 1986
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| Professional Licenses |
NY State Bar 1987 to present
CT State Bar 1986 to present
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| Type Of Practice |
Collaborative Practice
Mediation
Cooperative Negotiation
Pre-nuptial Agreements
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| Training Offered |
Basic Collaborative;
Mediation Skills for Collaborative Professionals;
The Collaborative End Game;
The Role of Law;
High Conflict cases;
Collaborative Negotiations;
Mediation Intensive Training;
Difficult Conversations with Collaborative Colleagues;
Self-Reflection in Action;
Support & Development for Collaborative Professionals
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| Training Conducted |
Collaborative Law for Lawyers - basic training the the Collaborative model and the paradigm shift necessary to work with parties in this way March 2007, January 2008);
Collaborative End Game-This program explores how to deal with the final stage of working toward a completed agreement on all issues while maintaining a Collaborative framework and feel throughout. Participants learn how they can break down the end game into productive and mutually rewarding steps without succumbing to the traps of traditional distributive bargaining. Creative options are generated and then tested based on both parties' interests in ways that allow the professionals and parties to reach closure with respect and care (March 2009, April 2009, April 2010, May 2010).
Mediation Skills for Collaborative Professionals - addresses the practical, theoretical and personal dimensions of integrating the understanding based mediative perspective into a collaborative practice. The training assists collaborative professionals to support the parties’ understanding of each other that can lead to a successful resolution. To support a client-centered process, the participants will learn:
• The difference between traditional advocacy, neutrality and collaborative advocacy * Awareness of the tensions that arise in a collaborative case
• Reaching agreements with clients regarding process
• The bases for decision-making, including the role of the law
• Developing creative options that address differing needs and interests
November 2009)
Mediation Intensive Training - The Mediation Intensive Training provides both experienced mediators and those new to the field with the perspective and skills necessary to work within the Understanding based model of mediation. Participants learn what it takes to shift from a stance of advocacy to one of mediation - for professionals and parties alike. The program is open to attorneys as well as other professionals working to integrate the principles of mediation into their practice or work. May/June and Nov. 2007, 2008, 2009,
High Conflict Cases - This program helps professionals working in Mediation and Collaboration deal with high conflict matters including high levels of emotion and difficult dynamics. (Mar 2009)
Role of Law - Collaborative professionals struggle with the role of the law in collaborative cases.
This training clarifies the role of the law in collaborative cases and how collaborative professionals can guide parties to their own determination of the weight and relevance of the law to their situation. (Oct 2009)
Support & Development for Collaborative Professionals - supports professionals working in mediation and Collaborative Practice to develop their skills and get supervision with their challenging cases. The class meets for a series of 5 classes and is often a case presentation that is written up in advance and distributed to the other class members. The presenter then also makes a verbal presentation at the beginning of the class. The focus on what is challenging or particularly poignant for the presenter. There are discussions, role plays and some minimal lectures as part of each three hour evening, The class meets once a month.(monthly except summer from 2007 to present)
Self-Reflection in Action - this course seeks to support participants to deepen and apply their own understanding of themselves to work more effectively with parties in conflict. These advanced courses are for experienced mediators, collaborative professionals, and/or lawyers interested in making a significant commitment to developing their skills in self-reflection as applied to working with people in conflict.
(Nov 1009, June 2010)
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| Collaborative Training Attended |
1991 Mediation Training - John Lemmon
1998 Mediation Training - Jack Himmelstein/Gary Friedman
2002 Basic Collaborative Law Training - Webb/Bruntsing
2004 Advanced Collaborative Training - Jack Himmelstein
2005 Basic Interdisciplinary Training - Carpel-Miller, Ross, Richardson, Hill
2005 Advanced Collaborative Law Training - Bruntsing/Levinson
2005 Advanced Support & Development Collaborative Training - Himmelstein
2005 Advanced Support & Development Collaborative Training - Himmelstein
2006 Advanced Support & Development Collaborative Training - Himmelstein
2007 Advanced Mediation/Collaborative Self-Awareness Training - Fisher-Friedman-Himmelstein
2007 Advanced Collaborative Support & Development Training - Himmelstein
2008 Narrative Mediation Skills for Collaborative Professionals - Gerald Monk
2008 Advanced Collaborative Support & Development Training - Himmelstein
2009 Advanced Collaborative Team Training - Lazar, Alba-Fisch & Drake
2009 Advanced Mediation/Collaborative Self-Awareness Training -- Fisher-Friedman-Himmelstein
2009 Advanced Support & Development Collaborative Training - Himmelstein
2009 Civil Collaborative – Sherry Abney
2010 One Coach Model – Linda Solomon
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| Collaborative Training Offered |
please see above
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| References |
Mary Ellen Linnehan (914-242-7200 mlinnehan@gmail.com;
Kathryn Lazar 8450896-9651 klazar@lazarandschwartx.com
others on request
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| Standards |
I have reviewed the IACP Minimum Standards for Collaborative Practitioners and the IACP Ethical Standards for Collaborative Professionals. I verify that I meet the IACP Minimum Standards for Collaborative Practitioners and that I apply the IACP Ethical Standards for Collaborative Professionals in my collaborative practice.
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I have reviewed the IACP Minimum Standards for Collaborative Trainers I verify that I am a Collaborative Practice trainer who meets those Minimum Standards.
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I have reviewed the IACP Minimum Standards for a Collaborative Basic Training. I verify that the basic training that I offer as a Collaborative Practice trainer meets those Minimum Standards.
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I became a Collaborative practitioner in 2003 and my practice has been devoted exclusively to out-of-court resolution since 2004. I have been mediating since 1990 and litigated for many years as well. I have been teaching Collaborative skills and mediation with the Center for Understanding in Conflict (Center for Mediation in Law) since 2006. I am an adjunct professor of Collaborative Law at Brooklyn Law School.