Results-oriented, high-energy, hands-on barrister and solicitor with an impressive record of accomplishments brokering creative and cost-effective solutions for people in conflict. With over 35 years of work experience, equally split between the practice of law and federal communications, Chris also possesses superior qualifications in research, writing, policy, and legislation.
- Family Law Lawyer
- Accredited Family Mediator
- Accredited Intergenerational Mediator
- Empanelled Collaborative Divorce Practitioner
- Licensee, High Conflict Institute in the New Ways for Families®
“Exploring Family Mediation“ The Law School Show, October 20, 2022
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
- Juris Doctor, 2008, University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law
- Call to the Ontario Bar 2009
- Bachelor of Arts, 1994, University of Ottawa, School of Translators and Interpreters
- Diploma, 1993, University of Ottawa, Bilingual Writing Skills
- Intergenerational (Elder) Mediator, OAFM Accreditation 2022
- Family Law Mediator, OAFM Accreditation 2017
- Collaborative Divorce Practitioner, Empanelment, 2017 (Collaborative Divorce Ottawa)
- New Ways for Families, Licensed Provider, High Conflict Institute (San Diego, Calif.), 2014
- Intimate Partner Violence Screening Certification, Ontario Association of Family Mediators, 2016
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
- Judge, Walsh Family Law Negotiation Competition (Osgoode Hall, 2020 – present)
- Member, Collaborative Divorce Ottawa (Ontario Association of Collaborative Professionals)
- Past President (2 terms), Ontario Association for Family Mediation, Ottawa Chapter
- Member, Carleton County Law Association
CORE LEADERSHIP SKILLS
- Organizational Communications
- Conflict Resolution
- Systems Improvement
- Human Resources
- Consensus Building
- Strategic Planning
- Policy & Legislative Analyst
- Plain Language Expert
- Mentor, Coach, Facilitator