Collaborative law – recent changes
with John Pollard
 What are the pros and cons of bringing other professionals into the process at an early stage? And what has changed over the last 6 months?
Early participation of other professionals in a mediation is now more widely accepted. Previously, clients were reticent to spend extra money early on, but it has proved a sound investment for reaching an early resolution. Some professionals will even give an opinion free of charge.
John will present a mediation scenario and brain-storm with the group considering the needs of the parties using interest-based negotiation.
About John Pollard
John Pollard has specialised in family law throughout his 37 year legal career in the role of advocate, negotiator, solicitor, counsellor and mediator or collaborative lawyer. One of the pioneers of family mediation in Australia and Director of the Australian Institute of Family Law Arbitrators and Mediators since 1997, John’s broad legal knowledge enables him to give clients competent advice and direction in parenting and property settlement cases.
John is a staunch supporter of family counselling, negotiation, mediation and other methods of dispute resolution before commencing any court proceedings. In 1984, he became one of the pioneers of family mediation in Australia when assisting Unifam to establish the Family Mediation Centre. As an accredited Mediator and Arbitrator under the Family Law Regulations, John has conducted over 200 mediations involving family disputes. In most cases, John’s philosophy is that going to Court is the last resort.
John is committed to offering his clients the most current information and effective methods to resolve their family law issues.
Most recently, he completed Advanced training in collaborative law. He is also an accredited specialist in family law and mediation with the Law Society of NSW and is a LEADR Advanced mediator.
Please use the registration form below.
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Thursday 22 May 08
5.15 pm for drinks and light refreshments
5.45 pm for presentation
Concludes at 7pm, drinks until 7.30pm
Venue
Deacons
Level 18, Grosvenor Place 225 George Street
SYDNEY
Cost
$25.00 (incl GST) members
$30.00 (incl GST) non-members
RSVP
By Tuesday 20 May to therese@leadr.com.au
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