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News Briefs
November 20, 2009: Arons & Levitt discuss collaborative law on CCTV
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Karen Levitt and Gina Arons were guests of CCTV, a local cable network in Concord-Carlisle, talking about collaborative law... read more |
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November 3, 2009: Massachusetts Superior Court program: "The People's Law School"
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Karen Levitt has been invited as one of the legal experts sharing their knowledge with members of the public as part of the Massachusetts Superior Court 150th Anniversary Commemoration program "The People's Law School"... read more |
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October 23–25, 2009: Levitt & Arons to hold an advanced workshop at the IACP Forum
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Karen Levitt and Gina Arons will be holding a 90-minute advanced workshop in collaborative practice at the 2009 IACP 10th Anniversary Forum... read more |
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April 2009: Levitt & Wells attend Elder Mediation Training
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Karen Levitt and Andrea Wells are attending Elder Mediation Training in April 2009 to expand their practice areas... read more |
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February 26, 2009: Compliance Workshop for New Massachusetts Security Regulation
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Karen Levitt was a panel member at the MCLC sponsored workshop on a new Security Regulation that will affect all Collaborative Professionals... read more |
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January 2009: IACP seeks Levitt for Practice Group Development Committee
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Karen Levitt was invited by the IACP to be on their Practice Group Development Committee for 2009-2010... read more |
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December 2008: The 2009 print edition of The Best Lawyers in America to be released.
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Karen Levitt was selected to be in this respected peer-review publication of outstanding attorneys in America... read more |
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October 16, 2008: Karen Levitt Co-Chairs Massachusetts Bar Association Program
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Karen Levitt is Program Co-Chair of “Stops Along the ADR Spectrum: Matching the Best Option with the Situation”, sponsored by the Massachusetts Bar Association... read more |
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September 25-26, 2008: Presentations at Suffolk University Law School, Boston, MA
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Karen Levitt co-presents “Getting Started with a Collaborative Case” and “Marketing and Building Your Practice” at the Center for Advanced Legal Studies, Suffolk University Law School, Boston... read more |
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July 2008: Half-marathon walk to benefit Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America
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Karen is embarking on a half-marathon in July to benefit the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. She has set a fundraising goal of $7,500.00... read more |
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June 12, 2008: Levitt
invited to be co-panelist on "How to Begin a Collaborative Case"
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Karen J. Levitt was invited to be a co-panelist at
the June Member's meeting of the Massachusetts
Collaborative Law Council... read more |
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April 10-11, 2008: Levitt provides special training
for the Mass. Bar Association
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Karen J. Levitt was one of the faculty at the
Massachusetts Bar Association's Special Training Program... read more |
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April 9, 2008: Levitt and Robbins' presentation
on mediation and collaborative practice
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On April 9, 2008, Karen J. Levitt and Lynda J. Robbins will be co-presenting to the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation regarding mediation and collaborative practice... read more |
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January 29, 2008: Levitt invited to be a guest speaker at Senior Partners for Justice
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Karen J. Levitt was invited to be a guest speaker at Senior Partners for Justice, Volunteer Lawyers Projects, on January 29, 2008... read more |
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January 2008: Levitt & Robbins present a
workshop on collaborative practice in probate
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Karen J. Levitt and Lynda J. Robbins will be presenting a workshop to an elder services organization in January 2008 related to the use of collaborative practice in probate... read more |
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November 12-14, 2007: New
England School of Law invites Karen J. Levitt to lecture
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Karen J. Levitt was invited to be a guest lecturer
at two mediation classes at New England School of Law on
November 12 and November 14, 2007, to talk about
collaborative practice and its relationship to mediation... read more |
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November 2, 2007: Kids First Center's
invites Karen J. Levitt to be on Education Panel
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Karen J. Levitt will be on a panel at the Kids First Center's Education Series on November 2, 2007, in Harraseeket, Maine... read more |
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October 30, 2007: Karen J. Levitt
is a co-presenter at The Divorce Center
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Karen J. Levitt will be a co-presenter at The Divorce Center, on October 30, 2007, in a program entitled "How do I navigate the matrimonial maze?... read more |
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October 2007: Karen J. Levitt attends the 8th Annual IACP Forum in Toronto, Ontario
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Karen J. Levitt will be attending the 8th Annual Networking
& Educational Forum “The Collaborative Mosaic: Growing Globally, Expanding Locally” in Toronto in October, 2007... read more |
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October 2007: Karen J. Levitt
attends MCFM's Sixth Annual Family Mediation Institute
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Karen J. Levitt will be attending the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediations’ Sixth Annual Family Mediation Institute in Wellesley, Massachusetts this October, 2007... read more |
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September 27-28, 2007: Karen J. Levitt presents at Suffolk University School of Law
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Karen J. Levitt was one of the faculty at the Suffolk University School of Law, Center for Advanced Legal Studies program entitled “Resolving Conflict Without Litigation: Fundamentals of Collaborative Practice Skills” held on September 27-28, 2007... read more |
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March 1, 2007: Levitt Named President of the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council
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Levitt Law Group principal Karen J. Levitt became the
President of the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council (MCLC)
on March 1, 2007... read more |
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2007: Levitt Law Group Presents at International Academy of Collaborative Professionals and Other Professional Organizations
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Karen J. Levitt will be making several presentations
this year... read more |
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2006: Andrea M. Wells Now Provides Services as a Mediator
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Andrea M. Wells completed her week long mediation training in 2006 through Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education... read more |
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August 2006: Levitt Raises $10,000 for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America
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Karen J. Levitt rode in the Get Your Guts in Gear, Inc. charity bike ride in Seattle, Washington in August 2006... read more |
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Karen J. Levitt Serves as a Volunteer Attorney
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Karen J. Levitt volunteers for Senior Partners for Justice.... read more |
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November 20, 2009: Arons & Levitt discuss collaborative law on CCTV
Karen Levitt and Gina Arons, a psychologist from Lincoln, MA and a collaborative law case facilitator, were guests of CCTV, a local cable network in Concord-Carlisle, talking about collaborative law. It was an exciting opportunity to share information about collaborative law with the public.
November 3, 2009: Massachusetts Superior Court program: "The People's Law School"
Karen Levitt has been invited as one of the legal experts sharing their knowledge with members of the public as part of the Massachusetts Superior Court 150th Anniversary Commemoration program "The People's Law School." She will join Judge Maryanne Sahagian and Attorneys Maxa S. Berid and Margaret Reilly in talking about divorce, custody, and child support. She is honored to be part of this program, which will be held on November 3, 2009 at the Federal Building, Middlesex Community College, 50 Kearney Square, Lowell, MA from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
October 23–25, 2009: Levitt & Arons to hold an advanced workshop at the IACP Forum
The Levitt Law Group is pleased to announce that the proposal submitted by Karen J. Levitt and Gina Arons for a workshop at the 2009 IACP 10th Anniversary Forum to be held October 23–25, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been accepted as a 90-minute advanced workshop in collaborative practice. Entitled "I've Got a Secret…": The Impact of Privilege, Confidentiality, and Transparency on the Collaborative Team", the workshop addresses the challenges created for the team as a result of the tensions between transparency, privilege, and confidentiality, and how to transcend this tension to avoid conflict and impasses when the client says "I've Got a Secret…".
April 2009: Levitt & Wells attend Elder Mediation Training
Karen Levitt and Andrea Wells are attending Elder Mediation Training sponsored by Elder Decisions, a division of Agreement Resources, LLC. The Levitt Law Group is expanding their practice areas in collaborative law, mediation, and litigation, and are now adding elder and probate mediation including multi-party mediation.
February 26, 2009: Compliance Workshop for New Massachusetts Security Regulation
Karen Levitt was a panel member at the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council (MCLC) sponsored workshop on a new Security Regulation that will affect all Collaborative Professionals. The workshop was held on February 26, 2009 from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Conference Center at Bentley College.
January 2009: IACP seeks Levitt for Practice Group Development Committee
December 2008: The 2009 print edition of The Best Lawyers in America to be released.
Karen Levitt has been selected for inclusion in the 2009 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Collaborative Law: Family Law. Best Lawyers® compiles an annual list of outstanding attorneys after an exhaustive peer-review process involving thousands of leading lawyers throughout the country.
October 16, 2008: Karen Levitt Co-Chairs Massachusetts Bar Association Program
Karen Levitt is Program Co-Chair, as well as one of the faculty members, of “Stops Along the ADR Spectrum: Matching the Best Option with the Situation.” This program, sponsored by the Massachusetts Bar Association, is being offered in Boston, MA, on October 16, 2008, which is Conflict Resolution Day. Other faculty members include Michael Zeytoonian, Dawn Effron, John Fiske, Warren Fitzgerald, John Fieldsteel, and Brad Honoroff.
September 25-26, 2008: Presentations at Suffolk University Law School, Boston, MA
Karen Levitt will be giving two presentations at the Center for Advanced Legal Studies, Suffolk University Law School on September 25-26, 2008. She will be co-presenting “Getting Started with a Collaborative Case” with Attorney Lisa Smith and Shel Miller, Ph.d and “Marketing and Building Your Practice” with Attorney David Hoffman and Attorney Eileen Sorrentino.
July 2008: Levitt walks half-marathon to benefit Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America
Karen is embarking on a half-marathon in July to benefit the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. She will complete the 13.1-mile walk at the Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon on July 20, 2008, to raise funds and awareness for research leading to improved treatment options and a cure for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis (IBD). It is estimated that as many as 1.4 million Americans have IBD; however, many more suffer in silence due to potential embarrassment and alienation. Karen is walking because IBD has personally affected close members of her family. She has set a fundraising goal of $7,500.00. If you are interested in contributing, note that a minimum of 80 cents per dollar raised by CCFA goes directly to research and patient support, and your contribution is tax deductible. Contributing money is a powerful way to be involved when you can’t give your time. If your company matches charitable contributions, please include matching forms with your donation.
You can contribute on-line at www.active.com/donate/napa08newengland/karenlevitt.
June 12, 2008: Levitt invited to be co-panelist on "How to Begin a Collaborative Case"
Karen J. Levitt was invited to be a co-panelist at the June 12th Member's meeting of the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council. The Panel will be presenting, "How to Begin a Collaborative Case."
April 10-11, 2008: Levitt provides special training for the Mass. Bar Association
Karen J. Levitt was one of the faculty at the Massachusetts Bar Association's Special Training Program entitled, "Collaborative Law: Effective Business and Employment Dispute Resolution for Civil Practitioners and In-House Counsel."
April 9, 2008: Levitt and Robbins' presentation on mediation and collaborative practice
On April 9, 2008, Karen J. Levitt and Lynda J. Robbins will be co-presenting to the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation regarding mediation and collaborative practice, and the interaction between the two areas of dispute resolution.
January 29, 2008: Levitt invited to be a guest speaker at Senior Partners for Justice
Karen J. Levitt was invited to be a guest speaker at Senior Partners for Justice, Volunteer Lawyers Projects, on January 29, 2008. She will be presenting, "At the Cutting Edge: Resolving Family Law Disputes Respectfully Through Collaborative Practice."
January 2008: Levitt & Robbins present a workshop on collaborative practice in probate
Karen J. Levitt and Lynda J. Robbins will be presenting a workshop to an elder services organization in January 2008 related to the use of collaborative practice in probate. This is an exciting area of the law where the application of collaborative practice to help elders will be explored.
November 12-14, 2007: New England School of Law invites Karen J. Levitt to lecture
Karen J. Levitt was invited to be a guest lecturer at two mediation classes at New England School of Law on November 12 and November 14, 2007, to talk about collaborative practice and its relationship to mediation. The classes were well attended by the law students, who had a lively interchange with Attorney Levitt about these two forms of dispute resolution.
November 2, 2007: Kids First Center invites Karen J. Levitt to be on Education Panel
Karen J. Levitt will be on a panel at the Kids First Center's Education Series on November 2, 2007, in Harraseeket, Maine. Stu Webb and Marsha Schechtman will be presenting an all day program entitled, "A Team Approach to Collaborative Divorce: An Interdisciplinary Workshop Providing Strategies for Financial, Legal and Mental Health Professionals." Karen will participate in a panel of professionals who have experience working with the collaborative model. The panel on which Karen is participating will be held after lunch. For more information about the program being presented by Stu Webb and Marsha Schechtman, and the panel of collaborative professionals following the lunch portion of the program, go to www.kidsfirstcenter.org.
October 30, 2007: Karen J. Levitt is a co-presenter at The Divorce Center
Karen J. Levitt will be a co-presenter at The Divorce Center, on October 30, 2007, in a program entitled "How do I navigate the matrimonial maze? What's the process and where do I begin? (Part 1 of 3)". For more information, go to www.divorcenter.org.
October 2007: Karen J. Levitt attends the 8th Annual IACP Forum in Toronto, Ontario
Karen J. Levitt will be attending the 8th Annual Networking and Educational Forum “The Collaborative Mosaic: Growing Globally, Expanding Locally” in Toronto in October, 2007. This is a gathering of several hundred collaborative practitioners from around the world, who will have the opportunity to attend some of the eight pre-forum institutes and over 30 workshops on collaborative practice in our global community. For more information about the forum, see www.collaborativepractice.com.
October 2007: Karen J. Levitt attends MCFM's Sixth Annual Family Mediation Institute
Karen J. Levitt will be attending the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediations’ Sixth Annual Family Mediation Institute in Wellesley, Massachusetts this October, 2007. This institute is attended by litigators, mediators, and collaborative practitioners to explore the many facets of mediation and the relationship of mediation to litigation and other forms of dispute resolution. For more information, go to www.mcfm.org.
September 27-28, 2007: Karen J. Levitt presents at Suffolk University School of Law
Karen J. Levitt was one of the faculty at the Suffolk University School of Law, Center for Advanced Legal Studies program entitled “Resolving Conflict Without Litigation: Fundamentals of Collaborative Practice Skills” held on September 27-28, 2007. On the first day of the program, Karen co-presented with Douglas Reynolds “What is Collaborative Practice & How it Shifts”, and also co-presented with Rita S. Pollak “Getting Started with Collaborative Practice”. Karen and Rita on the second day of the program co-facilitated a series of interactive role plays involving the attendees that demonstrated collaborative practice skills for attorneys and allied professionals. The attendees were lawyers, mental health professionals, and financial specialists from Massachusetts and several other states.
March 1, 2007: Levitt Named President of the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council
Levitt Law Group principal Karen J. Levitt became the President of the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council (MCLC) on March 1, 2007. She was previously the President-Elect of MCLC, and also served as MCLC’s Vice-President of Education and Training for several years. Karen recently chaired the September 2006 Suffolk University Law School Center for Advanced Legal Studies program co-sponsored with MCLC entitled “Expanding Professional Skills to Resolve Conflict”.
Karen is also serving this year on the Massachusetts Bar Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee, and is a member of the Trial Court Standing Committee on Dispute Resolution including Co-Chairing their Education Sub-Committee.
2007: Levitt Law Group Presents at International Academy of Collaborative Professionals and Other Professional Organizations
Karen J. Levitt will be making the following presentations this year:
- May 14, 2007, 4:00-6:00 p.m. - Middlesex/Northern Essex Practice Group, Massachusetts
Collaborative Law Council , Chelmsford, MA, “Collaborative Practice and Mediation”.
- May 23, 2007, 6:30-8:00 p.m. - Lowell General Hospital, “A Healthier Divorce: Mediation and Collaborative Practice”. For information, go to
www.lowellgeneral.org.
- May 31, 2007, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - New England Association of Conflict Resolution (NE-ACR) annual regional conference, Boston University Corporate Education Center in Tyngsboro, Massachusetts, “Expanding the Toolbox: Collaborative Practice for Family and Civil Dispute Resolution”. For more information, go to
www.neacr.org.
Past presentations have included the following:
- March 27, 2007 - Karen Levitt presented and led a discussion at the Merrimack Valley Mediator’s Group (MVMG) in Chelmsford, MA, on
Internet mediation and electronic communications.
- January 11, 2007 - Worcester County Bar Association, ADR Section, Worcester County Superior Court, Karen spoke on collaborative practice in family law.
- November 29, 2006 - Merrimack Valley Mediator’s Group (MVMG) in Chelmsford, MA, Karen presented and led a discussion on the Massachusetts child support guidelines.
- October, 2006 - International Academy of Collaborative Professionals in San Diego, California. Karen was a presenter at a program entitled “Professions Colliding: Mediation and Collaborative Practice”. Karen presented at previous IACP Forums, including Atlanta in October, 2005, “The “Art” of Four Way Meetings”, and Boston in October, 2004, “Expanding the Pie, Closing the Deal: Interest-Based Negotiation Skills and Mediation Principles and Techniques”. For more information go to
www.collaborativepractice.com.
2006: Andrea M. Wells Now Provides Services as a Mediator
Andrea M. Wells completed her week long mediation training in 2006 through Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, and now provides services as a neutral mediator, while continuing her legal representation of clients in collaborative practice and litigation.
August 2006: Levitt Raises $10,000 for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America
Karen J. Levitt rode in the Get Your Guts in Gear, Inc. charity bike ride in Seattle, Washington in August 2006. This was a 3 day, 210 mile bicycle ride to benefit the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America and related organizations. Karen successfully completed the ride and raised over $10,000.00 for charity.
Karen J. Levitt Serves as a Volunteer Attorney
Karen J. Levitt serves as a volunteer attorney for the Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association, Senior Partners for Justice. For more information, go to www.spfj.org.
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