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SUMMARY:Calling All Coaches
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow coaches for an informal conversation focused on the unique opportunities and challenges of Collaborative Coaching. Bring your questions\, insights\, experiences\, and ideas as we connect\, learn from one another\, and strengthen our coaching community. \nCheck your email for the weekly member newsletter which includes the Zoom link to join.
URL:https://massclc.org/event/calling-all-coaches-june/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,MCLC Events
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SUMMARY:Calling All Coaches
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an informal conversation about Collaborative Divorce Coaching. Bring your coaching questions\, comments\, and concerns and let’s talk! \nCheck your email for the weekly member newsletter which includes the Zoom link to join.
URL:https://massclc.org/event/calling-all-coaches-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,MCLC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MCLC":MAILTO:admin@massmclc.org
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SUMMARY:MCLC 2026 Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Register Now for MCLC’s 2026 Roundtable\nFeaturing Keynote Presentation: Unleash Your True Value and Grow Your Collaborative Practice by Kathleen Burns Kingsbury\, Founder KBK Wealth Connection \nJoin us this May for the MCLC Annual Roundtable\, a two-day virtual event designed to strengthen skills\, deepen collaboration\, and support the growth of your Collaborative practice. \nThis year’s program features Keynote speaker\, Kathleen Burns Kingsbury\, wealth psychology expert\, coach\, and author of Breaking Money Silence: How to Shatter Money Taboos\, Talk More Openly About Finances\, and Live a Richer Life. In her keynote\, Kathleen will share practical strategies to help Collaborative Professionals clearly communicate their value\, attract ideal clients\, and confidently grow their practices. \nIn addition to the Keynote\, the Roundtable will include interactive workshops and discussions with Collaborative Professionals from across disciplines. \n\nRoundtable Schedule\nDay 1: Thursday\, May 14\, 2026\n1:00 – 1:05 PM: Welcome \n1:05 – 4:00 PM: Keynote Presentation: Unleash Your True Value® and Grow Your Collaborative Practice By Kathleen Burns Kingsbury\, Founder KBK Wealth Connection \n\n\n  \n4:00 – 4:10 PM: Break \n4:10 – 4:40 PM: Improving Outcomes for Families — How co-parenting apps can enhance client communication and ensure success By Aiko Suyemoto\, OurFamilyWizard \nThis workshop explores how the OurFamilyWizard (OFW) platform supports improved outcomes in high-conflict family law cases by enhancing co-parent communication and reducing reliance on unreliable methods like email and texting. Participants will learn how courts are increasingly ordering the use of structured communication tools\, how OFW’s features create accountability and transparency between parents\, and how practitioners can monitor interactions and intervene when needed. The session also covers real-world applications\, including sample court orders\, evidentiary documentation\, and tools available to support both professionals and families\, with the goal of streamlining case management and promoting more effective\, less adversarial co-parenting. \nAbout the Presenter \nAiko Suyemoto is a New York-based attorney with a background in family and matrimonial law. She received her BA from Barnard College and her JD from Cardozo Law School\, where she completed the Divorce Mediation Clinic her 2L year. She is also a member of the New York Women’s Bar Association. \nPrior to joining OurFamilyWizard\, she represented clients in family court throughout the five boroughs. As a Judicial Education Coordinator at OurFamilyWizard\, she educates professionals including judges\, attorneys\, mediators\, and therapists on the benefits of using online tools to encourage respectful communication and reduce conflict between parents during and after the separation process. She lives in Manhattan with her boyfriend and their dog\, Ginger. \n4:40 – 4:45 PM: Closing Remarks \n\nDay 2: Friday\, May 15\, 2026\n9:30 – 9:40 AM: Welcome \n9:40 – 10:40 AM: Practicing What We Learned in “Unleashing Your True Value®” – A Workshop to practice newly learned skills \nThis interactive workshop builds on Day 1’s Keynote Presentation\, Unleashing Your True Value®\, offering participants the opportunity to reflect on and begin applying key concepts. Attendees will explore how to better articulate their value\, shift mindset\, and integrate new language and strategies into their Collaborative practice. Participants will gain insight into how they communicate their role and value within the Collaborative process. \n10:40 – 10:45 AM: Break \n10:45 – 11:45 AM: Where Do Collaborative Cases Come From? It All Starts With You By Richard Reade\, Esq. \nThe focus of this workshop is on the “we” and “I.”  As Collaborative Professionals\, we are the best source of Collaborative cases\, from the first contact\, to the conclusion of the process after full agreement. How we conduct ourselves along that path\, as we relate to the Collaborative Law process\, the Team\, ourselves\, and each family will determine where Collaborative Cases come from. \nAbout the Presenter \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRichard Reade began his legal career in litigation and trial practice\, achieving success across multiple areas of law before transitioning to family law\, where he found the work more meaningful. He now focuses on helping families resolve conflict in ways that support long-term stability\, particularly when children are involved. \nWhile he brings extensive litigation experience\, his practice centers on mediation and collaborative law to help families avoid court. A Certified Mediator and active member of the Academy of Professional Family Mediators\, the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation\, and the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council\, Richard works with clients across divorce\, custody\, support\, and complex property matters to reach practical\, lasting agreements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:45 – 11:55 AM: Overview of MCLC Programs \n11:55 AM – 12:55 PM: Collaborative Values in Action By Patrice Brymner and Beth L. Aarons\, JD\, MSW \nHow can we better embody and promote collaborative values in all our work? \nThe Collaborative Law approach is not about any single process or model. It’s about an approach and a set of values that facilitate more meaningful engagement and often lead to more sustainable outcomes. When someone hires a Collaboratively trained professional for a divorce\, for instance\, they may not choose a full “Collaborative Law Process\,” but they will experience\, through that professional\, a different approach and different possibilities for resolution. \nTogether\, we’ll identify the essential elements of Collaborative Law\, beyond a particular process model and explore practical ways to bring the values and benefits of those elements to all the work we do. We will all leave this workshop better able to articulate the tangible benefits of hiring Collaborative Professionals. \nAbout the Presenters \nBeth L. Aarons\, JD\, MSW\, is a collaborative attorney and mediator focused on helping families navigate the complex family dynamics of divorce and inheritance disputes through dispute resolution processes.  Beth is a past President of MCLC\, and serves as a member of the Board of Directors.  She teaches Mediation and Collaborative Law courses at Suffolk Law School and has presented at local\, national\, and international conferences on Collaborative Law and mediation topics. \nPatrice Brymner is a collaborative attorney and mediator. She practices client-centered family law\, focusing on marriage and divorce as personal and family transitions. She has presented on various collaborative practice skills\, including the role of dignity in dispute resolution\, collaborative approaches to prenups\, and dealing with family-owned businesses in a collaborative divorce. She is a past president of MCLC and she co-hosts the podcast “Mending Fences.” \n12:55 –1:00 PM: Closing Remarks \n\nRegistration Rates\nMCLC or MCFM Members: $165 (both days) / $95 (one day) – Save $25 when you register for both days! \nNon-Members: $195 (both days) / $110 (one day) – Save $25 when you register for both days! \n  \nThank you to our Sponsor
URL:https://massclc.org/event/roundtable26/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:MCLC's Collaborative Connections
DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 9\, 2026\, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm\, for casual networking with Collaborative Divorce Practitioners and related professionals. \nExpand your professional network and gain valuable insights at our quarterly networking event! Join us for an hour of engaging conversations with Collaborative Divorce Practitioners and a diverse group of related professionals. This event is a fantastic opportunity to exchange ideas\, explore potential collaborations\, and deepen your understanding of the Collaborative Divorce Process. \nWho should attend: \n\nFinancial professionals\nReal estate professionals\nProfessional/executive coaches\nMental health professionals\nInsurance professionals\nAnyone interested in networking with colleagues\nAnyone interested in learning more about the Collaborative Divorce Process\n\nPlease click here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/EOTkLmd7S-aCZQ4VZ2MIxA. Email with Zoom link will be sent to you immediately upon registering from Zoom.
URL:https://massclc.org/event/mclcs-collaborative-connections/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Event
ORGANIZER;CN="MCLC":MAILTO:admin@massmclc.org
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SUMMARY:MCLC's Collaborative Connections
DESCRIPTION:Join us on January 8\, 2026\, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm\, for casual networking with Collaborative Divorce Practitioners and related professionals. \nExpand your professional network and gain valuable insights at our quarterly networking event! Join us for an hour of engaging conversations with Collaborative Divorce Practitioners and a diverse group of related professionals. This event is a fantastic opportunity to exchange ideas\, explore potential collaborations\, and deepen your understanding of the Collaborative Divorce Process. \nWho should attend: \n\nFinancial professionals\nReal estate professionals\nProfessional/executive coaches\nMental health professionals\nInsurance professionals\nAnyone interested in networking with colleagues\nAnyone interested in learning more about the Collaborative Divorce Process\n\nPlease click the RSVP button below to sign up. Email with Zoom link will be sent to you immediately upon registering.
URL:https://massclc.org/event/collaborative-connections-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T140000
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SUMMARY:Hot Off the Presses: 2025 Child Support Guidelines—Insights from Members of the Task Force
DESCRIPTION:  \nMCLC and MCFM invite you to our jointly sponsored \nProfessional Development Workshop: Hot Off the Presses: 2025 Child Support Guidelines—Insights from Members of the Task Force\nFriday November 21\, 2025\n2 PM – 4 PM\nvia Zoom \nThe newly reviewed Child Support Guidelines have recently been released for a December 1\, 2025 effective date.  Please join in a presentation about the new Guidelines with Holly Hinte and Jamie Sabino\, both members of the Child Support Task Force\, as they highlight and discuss what is different\, what is the same and the nuances in between – as well as a discussion led by Michael Leshin on how mediators approach child support in light of Cavanagh (including Cavanagh II). \nMeet Our Panelists: \nHolly A. Hinte is a partner at Lee & Rivers LLP\, focusing her practice exclusively on family law. Before joining Lee & Rivers LLP\, Ms. Hinte served as a Judicial Fellow (2011-2012) and a Judicial Law Clerk (2012-2014) to the justices of the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court. Ms. Hinte has co-authored two Amicus Briefs involving issues of first impression in Massachusetts (Chin v. Merriott and DeMarco v. DeMarco) and has moderated numerous panels & has lectured on domestic relations topics for various organizations. Ms. Hinte has been included in Best Lawyers in America in Family Law since 2024; has been recognized as a Massachusetts “Rising Star” by Boston Magazine and the Super Lawyer publication since 2017; has received the highest Avvo rating possible (10.0 Superb) as a family law attorney; has been listed in Boston Magazine as a “Top Lawyer” in family law since 2022\, and was recognized by Doyle’s Guide as a Recommended Boston Leading Family\, Matrimonial and Divorce Lawyer for 2025. \nMichael L. Leshin is of counsel with HealyFiske LLP in Waltham. From 1998 through June 2021\, he was a partner with the law firm of Ginsburg & Leshin LLC in Wellesley and thereafter was of counsel with Goldman & Sidgwick\, LLP in South Natick. He continues to focus his practice in the area of family law and mediation. He has served as chair of the Family Law Section of the Boston Bar Association and as president of the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation\, Inc. (MCFM). He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America (family law\, 2006–2026; family law mediation\, 2007–2026). He is also certified as a divorce mediator by MCFM. In 2013\, he received the John Adams Fiske Award for Excellence in Mediation from MCFM. He is the co-author of the chapter “Mediation and Other Dispute Resolution Alternatives” in Massachusetts Divorce Law Practice Manual (MCLE\, Inc. 5th ed. 2023). For over twenty years\, he authored the annual MCLE publication\, Massachusetts Family Law Sourcebook. Mr. Leshin has chaired or co-chaired numerous MCLE programs and has lectured on tax\, mediation\, and family law issues for the Boston Bar Association; Mediation Works\, Inc.; Community Dispute Settlement Center; and several Boston-area law schools. He is a graduate of Brandeis University\, Boston University School of Law\, and Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. Following law school\, he clerked for the Massachusetts Superior Court\, serving as the deputy chief law clerk. \nJamie Ann Sabino\, Deputy Director of  Advocacy\, Massachusetts Lw Reform Institute \nJamie Sabino joined MLRI in October 2014. She is the Deputy Director of Advocacy and the Managing Attorney of the Civil Legal Needs for Victims of Crime Initiative (CLAVC). The CLAVC Initiative is supported by the Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance through a Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (VOCA) grant from the Office for Victims of Crime\, Office of Justice Programs\, U.S. Department of Justice. In addition she serves as lead advocate for the Domestic Violence Legal Assistance Project (DVLAP) including facilitating the Family Law Task Force\, a statewide group of legal services family law attorneys\, attorneys in domestic violence service provider agencies and attorneys involved in family law pro bono programs and law school clinics. \nPrior to this position Ms. Sabino served for over 13 years as the VAWA STOP Grant Coordinator for the Massachusetts Trial Court\, were she worked at a policy level on how the Trial Court handled cases involving domestic violence and sexual assault. Ms. Sabino formerly practiced in the law firm of Klibaner & Sabino in Cambridge\, MA concentrating in family law and criminal defense appellate law. \nMs. Sabino is a past president of the Women’s Bar Association and Women’s Bar Foundation of Massachusetts and has been honored by the Boston Bar Association\, the Women’s Bar Association\, the National Lawyers Guild\, Massachusetts Chapter and Northeastern University School of Law for her commitment to pro bono work. In addition to her legal work\, Ms. Sabino has broad experience in the non-profit world and has sat on a number of non-profit boards. She is a graduate of Wellesley College with a B.A. in History and Political Science and Northeastern University School of Law. \n\n\nREGISTRATION INFORMATION\nCOST:  No charge to attend the Workshop but you must be a member of either MCLC or MCFM \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED: \nPlease register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TeQK3nGoTQ6mdJnrwMY_ZQ \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting \nRECORDING:  This workshop WILL be recorded \nQUESTIONS?  Email Kacy Wiant\, MCLC Administrator
URL:https://massclc.org/event/6789/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Collaborative Connections
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 9\, 2025\, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm\, for casual networking with Collaborative Divorce Practitioners and related professionals. \nExpand your professional network and gain valuable insights at our quarterly networking event! Join us for an hour of engaging conversations with Collaborative Divorce Practitioners and a diverse group of related professionals. This event is a fantastic opportunity to exchange ideas\, explore potential collaborations\, and deepen your understanding of the Collaborative Divorce Process. \nWho should attend: \n\nFinancial professionals\nReal estate professionals\nProfessional/executive coaches\nMental health professionals\nInsurance professionals\nAnyone interested in networking with colleagues\nAnyone interested in learning more about the Collaborative Divorce Process\n\nEmail with Zoom link will be sent to you immediately upon registering or is available below.
URL:https://massclc.org/event/collaborative-connections-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T170000
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SUMMARY:MCLC at CLE by the Sea
DESCRIPTION:🗓️ Thursday\, July 17\, 2025📍 Blue Ocean Event Center\, Salisbury\, MA🔗 Event & Registration Info \nJoin MCLC at the 8th Annual CLE by the Sea! We’ll have a vendor table where you can stop by to learn more about the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council (MCLC)\, connect with members\, and explore how collaborative practice is changing the landscape of conflict resolution. \nSeveral MCLC members will also be presenting during the program: \nCollaborative Law: Effective Divorce Without Litigation (75 NHMCLE min.)Presented by:• Richard J. Reade\, Jr.\, Reade Law Firm\, Peabody• Dr. Nadia Delshad\, PSYD\, The Bedford Center for Couples\, NH• Karen Van Kooy\, MA \nThis session will explore: \n\nPros and cons of collaborative law\nUnderstanding the paradigm shift\nHow collaborative law can improve quality of life for clients and professionals alike\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge and network with practitioners across the region!
URL:https://massclc.org/event/mclc-at-cle-by-the-sea/
LOCATION:Blue Ocean Event Center\, 4 Ocean Front N\, Salisbury\, MA\, 01952\, United States
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SUMMARY:Collaborative Connections
DESCRIPTION:Join us on July 10\, 2025\, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm\, for casual networking with Collaborative Divorce Practitioners and related professionals. \nExpand your professional network and gain valuable insights at our quarterly networking event! Join us for an hour of engaging conversations with Collaborative Divorce Practitioners and a diverse group of related professionals. This event is a fantastic opportunity to exchange ideas\, explore potential collaborations\, and deepen your understanding of the Collaborative Divorce Process. \nWho should attend: \n\nFinancial professionals\nReal estate professionals\nProfessional/executive coaches\nMental health professionals\nInsurance professionals\nAnyone interested in networking with colleagues\nAnyone interested in learning more about the Collaborative Divorce Process\n\nEmail with Zoom link will be sent to you immediately upon registering or is available below.
URL:https://massclc.org/event/collaborative-connections-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Event
ORGANIZER;CN="MCLC":MAILTO:admin@massmclc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T130000
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SUMMARY:MCLC 2025 Roundtable: Effective Communication – Art\, Science\, or Both?
DESCRIPTION: \n \n \nRegister Now for MCLC’s 2025 Roundtable\nEffective Communication – Art\, Science\, or Both?\nJoin 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. \nRoundtable Schedule\nDay 1: Thursday\, May 15\, 2025\nWelcome 1:00 – 1:05 PM \nKeynote: 1:05 – 4:00 PMPresented by Sharon Strand Ellison\, MS.\, Author of Taking the War Out of Our Words: The Art of Powerful Non-Defensive Communication \nSKILL SETS FOR DEFUSING DEFENSIVENESS. . . OFTEN IN A MATTER OF SECONDS. . . Small Changes —  BIG IMPACT \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n“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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSharon’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! \nDay 2: Friday\, May 16\, 2025\nWelcome: 9:30 – 9:40 AM \nWorkshop 1: 9:40 – 10:40 AM: Fearless Feedback: Effective Debriefs in Collaborative Divorce\nA presentation designed to help practitioners effectively debrief with team professionals following a Collaborative meeting. \nIn this presentation\, four seasoned Collaborative Attorneys and Mediators share tools and frameworks developed as part of their workgroup in the IACP Leadership Academy (2022–2023).  \nFeaturing Presenters: \n\nIvan Alter – New York and Westchester County\, NY\nAnthony J. Diaz – Orlando\, FL\nKatherine Morneau – Nashua\, NH\nKaren Van Kooy – Southborough and Newton\, MA\n\n\nWorkshop 2: 10:45 – 11:45 AM: Exploring Collaborative Approaches to Prenups and Postnups \nThis moderated panel discussion featuring Laurie Israel\, author of The Generous Prenup (2018)\, The Marriage-Friendly Prenup (2025)\, and Mediating Prenups (available May 1\, 2025) 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. \nModerated by Patrice Brymner\, Collaborative Attorney\, Mediator\, and Co-host of Mending Fences Podcast \nFeaturing Panelists: \n\nLaurie Israel\, Collaborative Attorney\, Mediator\, and Nationally Recognized Author\nBeth L. Aarons\, JD\, MSW\, Collaborative Attorney\, Mediator\, and Suffolk Law Faculty\nBeth M. Nussbaum\, Collaborative Attorney\, Mediator and Appellate Counsel\n\n\nWorkshop 3: 11:55 AM – 12:55 PM: Marketing the Collaborative Process to Clients\nWhen it comes to talking with prospective clients\, what is the ‘Secret Sauce’ for getting more Collaborative cases? What should we be certain to always say? What might potential clients ask us\, and how do we best answer their questions?   \nJoin us for a lively panel of highly experienced Collaborative Professionals as they share their recipes for success in getting cases and tell their stories and best tips for talking about Collaborative practice.  \nModerated by Betsy Ross\, Collaborative Coach Facilitator and Co-Chair of MCLC’s Professional Education Committee \nFeaturing Panelists: \n\nDavid Hoffman\nKaren Levitt\nJustin Kelsey\nMichelle Raymond\nMary Sheridan\n\n\nRegistration Rates\nMCLC or MCFM Members: $165 (both days) / $95 (one day) – Save $25 when you register for both days! \nNon-Members: $195 (both days) / $110 (one day) – Save $25 when you register for both days!
URL:https://massclc.org/event/roundtable/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,MCLC Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T140000
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SUMMARY:Collaborative Connections
DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 10\, 2025\, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm\, for casual networking with Collaborative Divorce Practitioners and related professionals. \nExpand your professional network and gain valuable insights at our quarterly networking event! Join us for an hour of engaging conversations with Collaborative Divorce Practitioners and a diverse group of related professionals. This event is a fantastic opportunity to exchange ideas\, explore potential collaborations\, and deepen your understanding of the Collaborative Divorce Process. \nWho should attend: \n\nFinancial professionals\nReal estate professionals\nProfessional/executive coaches\nMental health professionals\nInsurance professionals\nAnyone interested in networking with colleagues\nAnyone interested in learning more about the Collaborative Divorce Process\n\nZoom link will be sent to you immediately upon registering.
URL:https://massclc.org/event/collaborative-connections-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Collaborative Connections
DESCRIPTION:Register here for this FREE QUARTERLY NETWORKING EVENT! \nJoin us on January 23\, 2025\, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm\, for casual networking with Collaborative Divorce Practitioners and related professionals. \nWho should attend: \n\nFinancial professionals\nReal estate professionals\nProfessional/executive coaches\nMental health professionals\nInsurance professionals\nAnyone interested in networking with colleagues\nAnyone interested in learning more about the Collaborative Divorce Process\n\nZoom link will be sent to you immediately upon registering.
URL:https://massclc.org/event/collaborative-connections/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="MCLC":MAILTO:admin@massmclc.org
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