I focus on the fundamentals so you can focus on your future.

Philosophy

Every family is different. Each person in a family system has unique goals and needs. I seek to understand each person’s perspective so I can help them identify their goals and thoughtfully craft a functional outcome.

I believe that when families are able to work together to navigate transitions they can learn to relate to each other in their new roles. This is crucial to moving through and beyond the conflict and hurt that keeps others returning to court over and over again.

  • Professional Memberships

    Oregon State Bar Alternative Dispute Resolution Section - Mediation Co-Chair, Chair-Elect

    Oregon Association of Collaborative Professionals - Member, past President (two terms: 2021-2023)

    Local Family Law Advisory Committee (Marion County Court) - Committee Member

    Oregon Mediation Association Standards and Practices (Formerly Ethics) Advisory Committee - Member

    International Academy of Collaborative Professionals - Member

    Clackamas Collaborative Divorce - Member

    Oregon Mediation Association - Member

    Oregon Women Lawyers - Member

  • Trainings Given

    Adjunct Professor, Mediation and Mediation Advocacy - Willamette University College of Law - Fall Semesters

    Communication During Covid - Webinar

    Divorce Options Presenter - Public presentation

    “Becoming a Court-Connected Mediator” Oregon Mediation Association Annual Conference

    “Trauma-Informed Mediation” Neighbor2Neighbor Mediator Inservice

    “What is Mediation?” Oregon Park Managers' Association

  • Education

    Juris Doctor with Certificate in Dispute Resolution ‘14 Willamette University College of Law, Salem, OR

    Bachelor of Arts, Psychology ‘09 George Washington University, Washington, DC

    Continuing Education

    As a lifelong learner, I meet or exceed all of the Continuing Legal Education requirements and continuing education requirements for mediators each year. I have completed over 350 hours of Collaborative and mediation related training, including 100 hours mediation practicum.

Direct feedback from both sides of the table after a successful mediation:

Husband: [The settlement] is confirmed on my end. Thank you for all your efforts and not giving up on us. I genuinely appreciate you simplifying such a complicated and challenging process.

Wife: Thank you so much for work you put in handling the mediation. It absolutely was difficult and challenging but you handled it with such patience and grace.