Work History:

Private practice in Santa Rosa since 1978, with emphasis in Family Law. Focus on Mediation and other ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) methods, including Collaborative Family Law and Private Judging.

Education:

University of California, Berkeley, B.A., 1972
Hastings College of Law, J.D., 1977
Over 1000 hours of courses in Family Law Mediation and Collaborative Family Law since 1983.

License/Certification:

Licensed in California, 1977
Certified Specialist, Family Law, State Bar of California, 1985

Pro Bono/Professional Volunteer Work:

Legal Aid Family Law Cases each year since 1978
Representation of children in Family Law Cases
Volunteer fee arbitrator for Sonoma County Bar Association
Volunteer Family Law Settlement Conference Judge

Professional Associations:

Collaborative Council of the Redwood Empire, Board of Directors and Charter Member
Special Master Committee, Family Law Section, Sonoma County Bar Association
ADR Section, Sonoma County Bar Association, Past Co-Chair
Founding Member, MARS (Mediation and Arbitration Service)
International Association of Collaborative Professionals
Sonoma County Bar Association
Sonoma County Bar Association Family Law Section
California Women Lawyers
Sonoma County Women in Law