Massachusetts Collaborative Law

Effective Note Taking

Good notes meet three goals:

• Record Keeping
  • Notes should explain what was discussed at the meeting
  • Notes should contain enough detail, but not too much detail
• Neutrality
  • Notes should not favor one party or any position
• Clarity
  • Notes should reflect where participants stand on issues
  • Notes should be clear about next steps for the process

Karen and Patrice will talk about:

• The importance of good note taking
• The challenges of effective note taking
• Ways to improve your note taking skills

PATRICE BRYMNER offers client-centered family law services as a Collaborative Law attorney and mediator in Acton, MA. Patrice offers inclusive solutions for individuals and families in transition. She is a member of the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council’s Board of Directors; she chairs MCLC’s Orientation/Mentorship Committee, and she serves on the Continuing Education Committee.

KAREN VAN KOOY is managing partner at Israel, Van Kooy & Days, LLC (“IVKD Law – Your Family Matters Law Firm), located in Coolidge Corner, Brookline.  Karen is a Collaborative Law attorney and mediator, representing women and men in all stages of family law transitions, including pre-nuptial agreements, family formation, second parent adoptions, divorce, custody, child support and post-divorce matters.  Karen is a member of the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council’s Board of Directors; she chairs MCLC’s Access to Collaborative Law Committee.

R.S.V.P., if attending:  Jatkinson@tllawgroup.com  by March 25