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Date: September 11, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM-12Noon
Location: 3601 W. 76th St., Edina, MN 55435, Training Room #25
Who should attend: CLI members who have taken the NCE training within the last three to five years.
Continuing Education Credits: CE may or may not be available for this training.
No fee to attend, but registration is appreciated.
Description: The tune-up training session will be based on a survey of attendees to learn where they feel additional instruction would be most helpful.
Training Committee Chairs:
Louise Livesay-Al | louise@thelawshopmn.com
Rebecca Randen | rebecca@randenlaw.com

For questions on registration contact: Sandy Beeson: cli@collaborativelaw.org

April 20, 2025October 1, 2025

In this episode of the Minnesota Collaborative Divorce Podcast, hosts Judy Johnson and Jennifer Morris welcome Käri McGuire, Senior Client Service Associate at AJW Financial. Käri brings years of experience supporting families through the collaborative divorce process and offers clear, compassionate insight into what makes this approach so effective.

Käri breaks down the role of the financial neutral and how preparation plays a critical part in keeping families organized and focused throughout the divorce process. She discusses the emotional and financial benefits of working as a team and how collaborative professionals help families feel supported during one of life’s most challenging transitions.

For those considering divorce, this episode is a valuable introduction to a respectful, family-focused alternative to litigation. Käri shares practical guidance for individuals looking to take a more peaceful and intentional approach to separation and highlights why collaboration can lead to healthier long-term outcomes.

This episode is ideal for legal professionals, mental health providers, financial advisors, and families exploring a different way to move forward through divorce.

Free Webinar
Event: Collaborative Law Process 101 | Webinar
Date: September 24, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM- 1:00PM
Speakers:
Jillian Lydell – Certified Trauma Informed Divorce, Divorce Recovery Coach
Lauren Schnobrich, Attorney
Description:
Overview of the collaborative law process and special considerations for practitioners
Attendance fee: Free
Who should attend this event?:
This is a community event for people who are interested in learning more about the collaborative process.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89607399308?pwd=bQThfNY2ZzlEhe0wB0zI8TJeMUoKiw.1
Meeting ID: 896 0739 9308
Passcode: Divorce
Event contacts:
Jillian Lydell, Certified Trauma Informed Divorce, Divorce Recovery Coach
jillian@cultivatingjoycoach.com
Lauren Schnobrich, Attorney | lauren@schnobrichstreit.com

Sponsored by the Collaborative Law Institute of Minnesota: www.collaborativelaw.org

Click here to register

What: CLI Minnesota Forum 2025
Dates & Times:
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Friday, December 5, 2025
Location: Delta Marriott NE | 1330 Industrial Blvd. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Speakers: Tim Crouch, Camille Milner, Sebastian Dziuk, Panel of CLI Members
Agenda: Click here

CLI Forum 2025 Committee Chair:
Judy Johnson | judith_h_johnson@hotmail.com
Committee Members: Deb Clemmensen, Janna Hefty, Dave Jamison, Brittany Pearson, Shaina Praska, Rebecca Randen, Gay Rosenthal, Laura Schultz, Sandy Beeson

Sponsorships are available for the Annual Forum. Click here

FORUM 2025 PARTNERS & SPONSORS
Visit our Annual Partner page – Click here

Sponsors Supporting the CLI Mission and Forum 2025

Annual Platinum Partner
Rainbow Mortgage, Inc.| www.rainbowmortgageinc.com | Dave Jamison

Annual Silver Sponsors
Resource Mortgage, LLC |www.mortgageforest.com | Brett Leschinsky
Edina Realty | www.edinarealty.com/jennifer-morris-realtor# | Jennifer Morris

Forum Packet Sponsor
Miroslavich Law PLLC |www.miroslavichlaw.com | Melissa Miroslavich

Supporting Sponsor
Mill City Appraisals | www.millcityappraisals.com | Kyle Engdahl

Forum Scholarship Sponsor
Edina Realty | www.edinarealty.com/jennifer-morris-realtor# | Jennifer Morris

Exhibit Sponsor
Engel & Volkers | www.lindseysharp.evrealestate.com | Lindsey Sharp

Happy Hour Sponsor
XBrezzo | www.xbrezzo.com | Kimberly Miller

Mill City Hot Jazz/Happy Hour Entertainment Sponsor
Randen Law | www.randenlaw.com | Rebecca Randen

Forum Evening Social Sponsor
AJW Financial, Inc. | www.ajwfinancial.com | Amy Wolff

If you have questions on registration or sponsorship, please call or email CLI Minnesota Admin Sandy Beeson at 952.405.2010 or cli@collaborativelaw.org

Webinar Presented by CLI Members Angela Heart & Rebecca Randen

Topic: Collaborative Family Law: When, Why and How to Offer It
Date: Friday, September 12, 2025
Time: 12pm
Event location: Virtual
Speakers:
Rebecca Randen, Family Law and Collaborative Attorney
Angela Heart, Family Law and Collaborative Attorney
Description:
An introduction to Collaborative Law for attorneys looking to expand their family law practice options. Learn what makes collaborative practice unique, when to recommend it to clients, and practical tools for implementation. This session addresses common misconceptions and provides consultation frameworks for presenting collaborative law as part of your comprehensive client services.
Attendance fee:
$15 for MSBA members, $50 for nonmembers, Free for Section Members
Details and registration:
https://mnbars.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=309200

Who should attend this event?:
Attorneys interested utilizing Collaborative Law

Exclusively for IACP members, this meeting offers a dynamic forum for current and aspiring practice group leaders, as well as anyone passionate about enhancing their group’s experience. We’ll explore key trends in membership, share successes, and discuss the latest developments in the legislative landscape.

Schedule:
Date: February 4, 2025
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM CT

Questions?
Dolores Puppione | info@collaborativepractice.com
IACP Senior Manager of Membership Operations

Click here for details and to Register

Split Up – The Teen Years | A film presentation

Date: February 12, 2026
Location: Colab Suites | 7650 Edinborough Way, Edina, MN 55435 | Meeting, Room #330
Schedule:
3:00 PM – Arrival
3:15 PM – Film Screening (50-minutes)
4:00 PM – Group Discussion Moderated by Deb Clemmensen
4:00 PM – Happy Hour hosted by Rebecca Randen
Fee:
CLI Members: $20 (Discount at registration form for Emeritus and Student Members)
Nonmembers $30
Description: Split Up – The Teen Years is a ground-breaking documentary that reunites 12 young people, ten years after their parents’ divorce, as they reflect on their childhood experiences. The film offers an emotional and practical roadmap for teens navigating divorce, while serving as a powerful cautionary tale for divorcing parents.
Cancellation: Refunds for registration will be processed if notice of cancellation is received by 2/6/26.
Who Should Attend: CLI Members, Family Law Professionals
Educational Level: Overview

Questions?
Registration: Sandy Beeson 952.405.2010 | cli@collaborativelaw.org
Training Chairs:
Louise Livesay-Al | louise@thelawshop.com
Rebecca Randen | rebecca@randenlaw.com

Click here to register

Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Title: Evaluation Services provided at Metropolitan Rehabilitation Services
Presenter: Dr. Justin M. King, PsyD., LP, CRC, D/ABVE
Metropolitan Rehabilitation Services
info@metrorehab.org | Ph: 612-333-2155 | www.metrorehab.org/
Description of Program:
Metropolitan Rehabilitation Services provides a variety of evaluations to diverse clientele outside of the marital dissolution venue. This presentation will review the evaluation procedure for dissolution referrals and also discuss the variety of services we provide which can intersect with divorce proceedings.
Time:
11:45 AM Attendees begin to login
11:55 AM Announcements and introductions
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Presentation
Cost:
CLI Members and non-members: $25
CLI Student Members, CLI Emeritus Members: $0
CLI Annual Partners: $0
Continuing Education:
1.0 credit PENDING MN CLE
Certificate of attendance for self-filing for MN Psych BOD, LMFT, LICSW & ADR.
Cancellation: Refunds for registration will be processed if notice of cancellation is received by 11/15/24.
Educational Level: Overview
Training Committee Chairs:
Louise Livesay-Al | louise@livesaylawoffice.com
Rebecca Randen | rebecca@rcglawoffice.com
For questions on registration contact: Sandy Beeson: cli@collaborativlaw.org

Consider adding this multi-disciplinary, comprehensive course to your 2025 Professional Development plan. This transformative training is built on the innovative strategies of Parent Team, a company focused on developing resources for professionals to support two-home families.

The Certified Parent Team Expert™ Training will equip both novice and experienced professionals with actionable strategies and tools to navigate high-complexity situations, enhance outcomes and grow your practice.

Schedule:
February – May 2025 (Tuesday and Thursday 11am to 1pm MT)
Recorded Zoom Calls so you can join live or later

Questions? CLICK HERE to be redirected to the Parent Team Expert Training home page.

What is included in the training:

40-Hour Mediation Training integrated into:
Collaborative Practice Basic Level 1
Divorce Options Roadmap
Co-parent Coaching Applications
Tailored Parenting Plan Development
Divorce Financial Literacy
Overview of Conscious Uncoupling
Insights into Attachment Ruptures and Somatic Experiencing in Divorce
And so much more!