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MCLC 2025 Roundtable: Effective Communication – Art, Science, or Both?

May 15 @ 1:00 pm - May 16 @ 1:00 pm

$95.00 – $195.00
 

Register Now for MCLC’s 2025 Roundtable

Effective Communication – Art, Science, or Both?

Join us this May for the MCLC Annual Roundtable, a two-day event focused on building skills and strategies to strengthen communication and collaboration in your practice. This year’s theme, “Effective Communication – Art, Science, or Both?”—offers a thought-provoking keynote and three dynamic workshops designed to elevate your work with clients and colleagues alike.

Roundtable Schedule

Day 1: Thursday, May 15, 2025

Welcome 1:00 – 1:05 PM

Keynote: 1:05 – 4:00 PM
Presented by Sharon Strand Ellison, MS., Author of Taking the War Out of Our Words: The Art of Powerful Non-Defensive Communication

SKILL SETS FOR DEFUSING DEFENSIVENESS
              . . . OFTEN IN A MATTER OF SECONDS
                       . . . Small Changes —  BIG IMPACT

“I’m absolutely stunned by the power of the non-defensive process Sharon teaches. What amazes me is not just the incredible success, but also the speed and directness. The potential to actually have a constructive and respectful conversation over an issue that could easily push anyone’s buttons is amazing.” — Arlene Kostant, Attorney and Mediator, San Francisco, CA

Sharon’s transformative approach has earned national recognition and has helped professionals across sectors communicate with clarity and empathy—even in high-stress moments. You won’t want to miss this!

Day 2: Friday, May 16, 2025

Welcome: 9:30 – 9:40 AM

Workshop 1: 9:40 – 10:40 AM: More Effective Pre-briefs and De-briefs

Workshop 2: 10:45 – 11:45 AM: Exploring Collaborative Approaches to Prenups and Postnups featuring Laurie Israel, author of The Generous Prenup (2018), The Marriage-Friendly Prenup (2025), and Mediating Prenups (available May 1, 2025)

This moderated panel discussion will look at how Collaborative professionals can serve this growing practice area. Public perceptions around the use of pre- and post-nuptial agreements continue to shift. Increasingly, couples seek financial clarity before marrying. Supported, non-adversarial, approaches to these difficult conversations can help to avoid the pitfalls of traditional negotiation and lead to healthier, happier marriages. Join us to learn how to bring your Collaborative training to prenups, share your thoughts, and ask your questions.

Moderated by Patrice Brymner, Collaborative Attorney, Mediator, and Co-host of Mending Fences Podcast

Featuring Panelists:

  • Laurie Israel, Collaborative Attorney, Mediator, and Nationally Recognized Author
  • Beth L. Aarons, JD, MSW, Collaborative Attorney, Mediator, and Suffolk Law Faculty
  • Beth M. Nussbaum, Collaborative Attorney, Mediator and Appellate Counsel

Workshop 3: 11:55 AM – 12:55 PM: Marketing the Collaborative Process to Clients

More workshop details coming soon

Registration Rates

MCLC or MCFM Members: $165 (both days) / $95 (one day) – Save $25 when you register for both days!

Non-Members: $195 (both days) / $110 (one day) – Save $25 when you register for both days!

Tickets

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Roundtable Both Days - MCLC or MCFM Member
This selection is for both Day 1 and Day 2 of the Roundtable: Thursday, May 15 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM ET and Friday, May 16 from 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM ET for MCLC or MCFM members only. You save $25 by purchasing both days.
$ 165.00
Unlimited
Roundtable Day 1 - MCLC or MCFM Member
This selection is for Day 1 of the Roundtable, Thursday, May 15 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET for MCLC or MCFM members only.
$ 95.00
Unlimited
Roundtable Day 2 - MCLC or MCFM Member
This selection is for Day 2 of the Roundtable, Friday, May 16 from 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM ET for MCLC or MCFM members only.
$ 95.00
Unlimited
Roundtable Both Days - Non-Member
This selection is for both Day 1 and Day 2 of the Roundtable: Thursday, May 15 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM ET and Friday, May 16 from 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM ET. You save $25 by purchasing both days.
$ 195.00
Unlimited
Roundtable Day 1 - Non-Member
This selection is for Day 1 of the Roundtable, Thursday, May 15 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET
$ 110.00
Unlimited
Roundtable Day 2 - Non-Member
This selection is for Day 2 of the Roundtable, Friday, May 16 from 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM ET for Non-Members.
$ 110.00
Unlimited

Details

Start:
May 15 @ 1:00 pm
End:
May 16 @ 1:00 pm
Cost:
$95.00 – $195.00
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