Dr. David Campt from The Dialogue Company will present a keynote "Unconscious Bias: Creating an Understanding that Works for Everyone."  This keynote is focused on helping dispute resolution professionals develop insights into implicit bias and systemic racism as first steps towards creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive community.

We will be honoring two of the initial Massachusetts pioneers, Rita Pollock and David Hoffman, as well as learning about best practices and tips for virtual practice from an esteemed panel of colleagues.  Hope you will join us!

Beth L. Aarons and Ben Stich present on "Supporting Clients Through Divorce" as part of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) MA Chapter biennial symposium in Framingham, MA

The Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council welcomes Donna Hicks, Ph.D., international dispute resolution specialist and author of "Dignity: Its Essential Role in Resolving Conflict" as the keynote speaker at its annual conference.

Beth L. Aarons and Jennifer Hawthorne are presenting on the intersection of divorce and estate planning when client capacity is at issue, a virtual MCLE program.

Join us for a virtual Introduction to Collaborative Law Training.  This virtual interdisciplinary training will take place online September 29-October 1 and is open to attorneys, mental health professionals, financial professionals, and anyone interested in participating as a professional neutral in Collaborative cases (appraisers, realtors, etc.).

Join Hon. Randy Kaplan (Ret.), Beth Aarons JD/MSW, John Baker, Ph.D., Richard Novitch, JD, Joanne Romanow, JD, and Lisa Gallagher, Psy.D. (Moderator) for a panel focused on privilege and confidentiality, particularly as it relates to Guardian Ad Litem investigations and Guardian Ad Litem for waiver of patient-psychotherapist privilege.

Join us for the APFM Annual Conference which will be virtual this year, Oct. 15-16, 2021.  Beth Aarons will be moderating a panel "Exploring the Impact of Polyamorous Relationships and Consensual Non-Monogamy in Divorce Mediation," featuring Magdalena Fosse, Psy.D., Jennifer Hawthorne, Esq., Rebecca Neale, Esq., and Kim Whelan, CDFA.

Join faculty Beth Aarons, Jennifer Hawthorne, Justin Kelsey, and Kim Whelan, with guests Rachel Goldman and Shawn Weber, for a full-day, hands-on Pre Forum Institute workshop for a deep dive into exercises and role plays focused on identifying and addressing biases in the Collaborative Process, as part of the "IACP Annual Forum: Lighting the Way […]

Join us for the 20th Annual MCFM Family Mediation Institute which will be virtual this year, Dec. 2-3, 2021.  Beth Aarons will be moderating a panel "Sometimes it Takes More Than Two to Tango," featuring Magdalena Fosse, Psy.D., Jennifer Hawthorne, Esq., Rebecca Neale, Esq., and Kim Whelan, CDFA.

Join Beth Aarons and Ben Stich for "How to Support Clients Through Divorce," for the Boston College Continuing Education Social Work's Spring Workshops.

Join us for the NASW Social Work Symposium which will be virtual this year.  Beth Aarons and Ben Stich are presenting on "How to Support Clients During Divorce."