[Ailist] Collaborative Law and Appreciative Inquiry Teleclass Training

[sbelgard at comcast.net]

Collaborative Law is a voluntary dispute resolution technique in which lawyers trained in the collaborative law process assist their clients to resolve their disagreements and avoid litigation and other adversarial processes.  Used primarily in the family law context for over a decade to dissolve marriages and manage child custody issues as amicably as possible, collaborative law also promises great benefits for business-oriented disputes.  It is a client-driven, solution-oriented process in which information is shared rather than fought over, good faith and fairness reign, and a positive, respectful communication style holds sway.  The principles and philosophy of Appreciative Inquiry mesh well with the collaborative process. 
 
This training, approved by the California State Bar for 6 Continuing Education Credits, provides basic training in civil collaborative law with a focus on business, probate, employment and other disputes outside the family law arena. The strengths-based, positive perspectives of Appreciative Inquiry are woven throughout.  Because financial experts, business planning and communications coaches are often used in the collaborative process, this training is appropriate for those professionals, as well.
 
Here are the details:
 
6-hour Basic Civil Collaborative Law (CCL)  Teleclass Training 
Presented by Susan Belgard, JD, CPCC
Member, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals Civil Protocols and Employment Law Subcommittees
Certified Co-Active Coach™, Appreciative Inquiry Practitioner & Trainer 
(See presenter’s bio below)
 
Approved by the State Bar of California for 6 MCLE credits
(check your local jurisdiction for MCLE recognition of CA courses)
 
Course description 
The course will be conducted via telephone, making it easy for you to participate from your home or office.  Sessions will also be recorded, giving you the option of listening to the recording (available 24/7 for 10 days after each session) for all sessions or any calls you need to miss.
 
We will cover:
 
An Overview of the Civil Collaborative Law Process
Process Elements and Principles, Thinking and Speaking Collaboratively (Paradigm Shifting),
Using Interdisciplinary Teams 
 
Establishing Meeting Content and Agenda Priorities 
Setting an Overriding Positive theme, Preparing for Joint Meetings (Lawyers/Clients/Neutrals),
Information Exchanges, Debriefs
 
Collaborative Communication Skills & Techniques 
Language, Listening, Establishing Trust, Conflict de-escalation techniques,
I-statements
 
Discovering Interests and Innovating Options 
Determining Interests, Anticipating and Planning for Change, 
Phased-in Resolution (small to large issues), Practice Groups 
 
Process Details and Tools
Participation Agreements, Protocols, Status of Legal Rights
 
Open Questions
Confidentiality and Privilege,Firewalls -- In-house Counsel, Law Firm CL Departments,
Reinforcing the Collaborative Commitment 
 
Schedule:
May 10, 17, 24, 6/7, 14, 21  (no class 5/31)
5:00-6:00 PM PT  US (8-9PM ET US)
 
Live Sessions (limited spaces available):
Early registration through May 4 -- $125 US
            After May 4 --$175 US
Register at (click or copy & paste in browser-no spaces):  
http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=133459                                                                                                                                                 
 
Recorded Sessions (unlimited spaces available):
Early registration through May 4 -- $125 US
            After May 4 --$175 US
            Full time students (recorded sessions only) $50 US
Register at (click or copy & paste in browser-no spaces):  
http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=133462 
            
Presenter’s Biography
I have been a practicing attorney for many years, hoping to improve the world through our judicial and legislative systems. Because progress was slow, I began searching for ways to help people “be the change they want to see in the world” and find their “root causes of success.” During this quest, I was trained as a mediator, civil collaborative practitioner, co-active coach™ and group facilitator, all of which allow people to be heard, dream big and implement their wishes and desires through partnership and collaboration. 
 
The most delicious piece has been adding Appreciative Inquiry to help people use their strengths and successes to forge a compelling future.  I have given AI workshops and presentations for CompassPoint Non-Profit Services, New Leaders for New Schools (AI and Coaching), the Minnesota Collaborative Law Institute (AI and civil law cases), the Santa Clara Bar Association ADR Section (AI and Mediation) and the International Center of Austin (AI and volunteer program development), among others.  
 
Questions: Please contact me at:
susanbelgard at gmail.com   or   925-899-2333 (9am-6pm PT US)
 
All my best,
Susan
Susan Belgard, JD, CPCC
“Building on the Best in People and Organizations”
Appreciative Inquiry Practitioner & Trainer
Certified Co-Active Coach™
Blue Belt Nia® Instructor
www.coachingthefullspectrum.com
Hour-long CDs:
"AI and Personal Coaching"  --
http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=90214,  
AI and organizations  --
"Creating Sustainable Positive Change: 
A Micro-training in Appreciative Inquiry"
http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=117283 
AI and body, mind, spirit  --
http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=100684 
Workshops, teleclasses and other events:
www.acteva.com/go/SusanBelgard 
925-899-2333