Angela spends time with each party during a confidential intake session prior to mediation or commencement of parenting co-ordination programs to assess the complexities arising from the dispute, understand each participant’s perspective and assess suitability of mediation.
Angela is admitted as an Australian Lawyer at the Supreme Court of Victoria however prefers not to practise so that she is able to independently specialise in alternative dispute resolution. Angela has successfully completed a Master of Laws (Applied Law) majoring in Family Dispute Resolution Practice and is one of only a limited number of practitioners who has successfully completed this highly regarded post graduate legal qualification. Angela is registered with the Attorney-General’s Department qualifying her to issue section 60I certificates if required. Angela is also a nationally accredited (NMAS) mediator, trained Parenting Co-ordinator listed with Parenting Co-ordination Australia, is a qualified Trainer and Assessor specialising in conflict resolution management and is a skilled and licensed Mental Health First Aid trainer.
Angela has over 30 years experience in managing people. This is the foundation of her success in leading mediations for matters relating to workplace, commercial and family disputes, particularly where parties are emotionally entrenched in the conflict often associated with positional thinking. Angela is a skilled practitioner who provides a stabilising presence.
Angela prepares participants with customised preliminary information about mediation so they may engage in the negotiation process with confidence and maximise the experience. Angela makes it her business to ensure that individuals feel safe, their perspectives heard and empowered to negotiate win-win outcomes based on sustainable solutions. She is experienced in facilitating sessions involving independent translators, lawyers, accountants and financial advisors.