1991

Online/Distance mediation

Multi-party disputes

I have been a lawyer since 1982. My practice has focused almost exclusively in the area of civil litigation and dispute resolution, predominantly in family law.

Since beginning my practice as a mediator, I have mediated hundreds of disputes in many areas of law, but predominantly in the family law area.

I am also qualified as a Family Law Arbitrator and am able to offer Mediation/Arbitration in appropriate cases. This process allows the parties to design a process that addresses the specific circumstances of their case and provides them the assurance of a resolution to their disputes.

I have a strong interest in the area of family law and family law policy. My work has included all aspects of family law and for many years I acted as Child Advocate appointed by the Attorney General and am qualified to as a member of the Hear the Child roster. I have served on the executive of the Canadian Bar Association National Family Law Section, serving as its Chair in 1999/2000. I have taught courses as a sessional instructor at the University of Victoria Law School and regularly contribute to courses and publications in the area of continuing professional development.

I was a governor of the British Columbia Law Foundation from 2011-2016 and was an executive director of the Canadian Research Institute for Law and the Family.

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