June 3rd, 2021
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
Divorce lawyers have praised the “collaborative law” process for decades as a tool to reach amicable resolutions to sensitive disputes. At a time of record court backlogs – and when companies are being encouraged to consider all stakeholders – collaborative law is a welcome option for businesses looking to resolve disputes quickly and efficiently.
During this presentation, attorneys trained in collaborative law will answer questions such as:
- What is collaborative law?
- How does the process work?
- When does it make sense for a business?
- What is the difference between collaborative law and mediation?
Speakers
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Jamie Dean
Partner
Womble Bond Dickinson
In litigation, experience, creativity and tenacity matter, Jamie is a trial-tested litigator who represents clients from a variety of industries including insurance, finance, retail, manufacturing and technology. He understands that success looks different in every case and takes a strategic approach to litigation that emphasizes clients’ objectives in light of their unique circumstances.
Jamie has successfully tried cases to juries in state and federal courts in North Carolina and Virginia. He has argued before the the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and North Carolina Court of Appeals. He has successfully argued for and against numerous dispositive motions and has helped his clients settle dozens of matters.
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Amy Cox Gruendel
Certified Superior Court Mediator, Arbitrator, and Collaborative Lawyer
Resolution Mediation Services
An experienced attorney, certified mediator, arbitrator, and trained collaborative law practitioner, Amy assists parties in resolving legal disputes in employment law, business matters, landlord-tenant cases, consumer issues, and other tort and contract claims.
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Brent Powell
Partner
Womble Bond Dickinson
Brent Powell has a wide-ranging business litigation practice, representing clients in industries such as commercial real estate, healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications and more. Brent has experience in virtually all forms of dispute resolution, including state and federal court litigation and domestic and international arbitration. Brent has litigated cases involving antitrust claims, unfair trade practices and business torts, employee non-competes, false advertising claims, class actions, breach of contract claims and insurance coverage disputes. Brent also has experience advising media outlets in First Amendment and newsgathering issues.
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Danae Woodward
Certified Superior Court Mediator and Collaborative Attorney
Woodward & Woodward
Lawyer and neutral with 25+ years of diverse experience successfully representing multi-national Fortune 250 Companies, local governments, labor unions, and individuals in all aspects of employment and compensation matters. Advise executives in compensation related matters including employment and separation agreements. Provide litigation avoidance advice to employers, including policy revision, training for HR and employees, EEOC charge response, and investigations. Regularly consults with companies of all sizes providing oversight on discrete projects as well as enterprise-wide employment practices. Provide short-term outside/inside counsel services.
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Mark Henriques
Partner
Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Mark focuses on complex commercial cases, including the defense of class actions.He has served a lead counsel on four $5M+ class actions filed in North Carolina federal courts since 2018.He has successfully litigated cases involving construction, real estate, fraud, unfair trade practices, non-compete, non-solicit and non-disclosure agreements, and breach of contract. Mark has served as first chair in more than nine jury trials, five of which lasted a week or longer. He has successfully argued cases before the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals and the North Carolina Supreme Court. Mark is also a NCDRC certified mediator and AAA panel member.
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