JOIN US! May 1, 2026

9:00-9:30a.m. | Teamwork, Trust & Transparency: Building Strong Collaborative Teams

Speaker: Kristen Boldt

 Trust is the foundation of every successful collaborative case—and it starts with how teams communicate and work together. In this session, Kristen Boldt breaks down what it truly means to “think like a team,” how to model healthy communication for clients, and how to create feedback loops that strengthen trust over time. Attendees will gain practical insight into how trust can break down, how to repair it, and how intentional explanation and education of the collaborative process sets teams up for success. 

9:30-11:00a.m. | Cultivating Trust Between Parents After Divorce

Moderator: Kristen Boldt

Panelists: Roman Vald, Lora McCollom, Diane Dornburg, Larry Scanlon

Helping parents rebuild trust post-divorce is one of the most challenging—and impactful—parts of collaborative practice. This panel brings together experienced professionals who will share real-world stories, strategies, and tools for fostering cooperation between parents. Topics include the role of parenting coordinators, the use of software tools, mediators as family neutrals, and how teams can model effective collaboration to support healthier co-parenting relationships.

11:15-12:15p.m. | UCLA & ICLA: Creating Consistency, Reducing Risk, and Increasing Client Value

Speaker: Bob Merlin

As more states adopt the Uniform Collaborative Law Act (UCLA), understanding its impact is essential for collaborative professionals. Bob Merlin explores how UCLA and ICLA create consistency in the collaborative process, increase value for clients, and significantly reduce professional liability. This session provides practical insight into why standardized frameworks matter—and how they strengthen both practice and outcomes.

12:15-12:45p.m. | Lunch & Connecting

12:45-2:15p.m. | Best Practices from Experienced Collaborative Attorneys

Moderator: Kendra Erkamaa

Panelists: Rob Evans, Kara McClure, Laura Lockwood, Lora McCollom

What separates effective collaborative attorneys from the rest? This interactive panel dives into lessons learned from seasoned professionals who actively practice collaboration. Topics include when and why to engage a full team, the value of neutrals, effective deliverables, problem-solving resources, and how attorneys help other attorneys make the collaborative mindset shift. Attendees will also learn how these professionals attract and sustain collaborative cases—and what “next steps” truly look like in practice.

2:30-3:30p.m. | How to Market in a Thriving Collaborative Divorce Practice

Speakers: Ed Sachs & Eric Sachs

A strong collaborative practice doesn’t happen by accident—it’s built with intention and strategy. Ed and Eric Sachs of My Collaborative Team share proven marketing approaches to reinvigorate and grow collaborative practices. Attendees will walk away with actionable ideas to increase visibility, communicate value to clients, and build a practice that aligns with both professional goals and collaborative principles.

3:30-4::00p.m. | OurFamiliyWizard: Improving Outcomes for Families with Structured Co-Parenting Communication

Speaker: Nathan Bailey

This session explores how structured co-parenting communication tools can support families and professionals working in family law. Attendees will learn how OurFamilyWizard is used by parents and practitioners to manage, document, and support communication in a variety of case types, including high-conflict situations. The presentation includes a guided overview of platform features, practitioner access, and real-world examples of agreements and court orders, along with discussion on how these tools may help reduce conflict and improve outcomes for families.