For nearly three decades, MCLC has been a leader in providing timely and comprehensive Collaborative Law education. We continue to develop and provide introductory training to professionals interested in becoming collaborative practitioners, and advanced training for all who seek to hone their skills and explore evolving topics.

Introductory Collaborative Training

MCLC’s LIVE virtual three-day training prepares you to:

• Apply the Collaborative Law Model to Family Law cases

• Help your clients reach successful resolutions through interest-based discussions
• Implement strategies for success with challenging cases and high-conflict clients
• Use the latest and best practices for in-person and virtual collaborative work

Fulfills the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP) standards

Includes one-year introductory MCLC membership (upon completion of training)

Learn more: Intro Training

Continuing Collaborative Education

MCLC is committed to supporting the ongoing growth and development of Collaborative Professionals. Our Advanced Practice Trainings are designed to dive deeper into key areas of Collaborative work, offering experienced practitioners opportunities to refine skills, explore complex topics, and stay current with best practices in the field.

MCLC’s Annual Roundtable

The Annual Roundtable is a cornerstone event for Collaborative Professionals across disciplines to connect, learn, and grow. Held each spring, the Roundtable offers an engaging space for members and guests to explore timely topics, deepen their skills, and strengthen their collaborative practices through interactive workshops, thought-provoking keynotes, and meaningful conversation.

Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or new to the Collaborative Process, the Roundtable provides an opportunity to expand your toolkit, reflect on your work, and build community with others committed to resolving conflict with respect and creativity. Open to members and non-members alike, this virtual gathering is designed to spark insight and inspire collaboration.

Learn more: Roundtable

Allied Professional Training

MCLC’s Allied Professional Training provides education for professionals who may be consulted during family transitions, such as divorce or separation. This training is designed for realtors, mortgage brokers, appraisers, accountants, tax specialists, business valuators, and attorneys with specialized expertise in areas like estate planning, trusts, special needs, or immigration.

Allied professionals often serve as neutral experts who help families navigate complex decisions during times of conflict. This training introduces the Collaborative Law model, clarifies the role of allied professionals within a Collaborative team, and shares practical tools for working effectively with clients and other team members.

Topics covered include:

• Fundamentals of the Collaborative Process

• Approaches for working with clients experiencing conflict

• Techniques for navigating challenging or high-conflict cases

• Best practices for supporting families in both in-person and virtual Collaborative settings

• Strategies for integrating neutral expertise into a team-based, client-centered approach

MCLC’s Allied Professional Training supports professionals in expanding their knowledge, enhancing their ability to work collaboratively, and contributing to peaceful, respectful resolutions for families.

Learn more: Allied Professional Training

MCLC Book Club

The MCLC Book Club is an informal, member-led space to connect over books that inspire conversation, reflection, and personal or professional growth. Open exclusively to MCLC members, the Book Club meets virtually to explore titles related to communication, conflict resolution, collaboration, and beyond.

Whether you’re an avid reader or just looking for thoughtful dialogue with colleagues, the Book Club offers a relaxed way for members to build community and engage with fresh perspectives. Meetings are held quarterly, and selections are chosen with input from members.

Some past Book Club reads include:

• The Shit No One Tells You About Divorce by Dawn Dais
• Between Mom and Jo by Julie Anne Peters
• No Bad Parts by Richard C. Schwartz
• How to Know a Person by David Brooks
• Will I Ever Be Free of You?: How to Navigate a High-Conflict Divorce from a Narcissist and Heal Your Family by Karyl McBride, PhD
• The Generous Prenup by Laurie Israel
• Nonviolent Communication by Marshall B. Rosenberg, PhD
• Behavioral Finance by John R. Nofsinger
• Man’s Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl
• Divorce:  Taking the High Road:  Simple Strategies for Creating a Healthy Divorce by Pegotty Cooper, Lisa McNally, et al