Victoria Smith

Collaborative Lawyer, Mediator, Negotiation and Collaborative Trainer, Author, Professor. Helping clients achieve intelligent settlements, respectful divorce.

[Victoria Smith @VictoriaSmithCP]

@resolvedrlaw Alexa you’ve always been a genie xo

[resolve dispute resolution @resolvedrlaw]

“Marty was a most unusual fellow. He was the only boy I ever knew who cared that I had a brain.”

This is a really sweet article about #RuthBaderGinsburg and her husband, Marty. Definitely recommend checking it out 👉 https://t.co/JISES8u63E (via @voguemagazine)

[Deborah Graham @DeborahGraham15]

Settlement Advocacy and Mediation - what do they have in common? Sooo much! In preparing a mediation course with @christinekim_ and an advocacy course with @VictoriaSmithCP I am astounded by the overlap. Curious as to your thoughts #lawtwitter and #mediationtwitter?

[Austin Channing Brown @austinchanning]

I swear this is the little book that could. Week two on the NYT Bestseller List 🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊

[resolve dispute resolution @resolvedrlaw]

Today, @VictoriaSmithCP & @LaurieStein presented Day 1 of "The Interplay of Advocacy and Neutrality" in a virtual format to an experienced group of professionals from Kitchener, ON. Looking forward to Day 2 tomorrow!

https://t.co/OA0d4ceSR9

[Victoria Smith @VictoriaSmithCP]

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Easter and Passover weekend.

[Victoria Smith @VictoriaSmithCP]

Yes such a helpful session and thanks for the suggested addendum to mediation contracts. Thanks for all your support to us @OAFMEDIATION

[Deborah Graham @DeborahGraham15]

Another great webinar by ⁦@OAFMEDIATION⁩ today on technology tips for trying times. Heading off to personalize my Zoom waiting room and test it out on willing family members! Thanks Mary-Anne!!

[Victoria Smith @VictoriaSmithCP]

Mirko e Valerio, Violinisti Little Band covers "VIVA LA VIDA" (Coldplay)... https://t.co/X0wT9TZqcM via @YouTube Here is some real and welcome joy!

[Victoria Smith @VictoriaSmithCP]

So exciting to deliver Level 1 Collaborative Practice Training this week with @LaurieStein and @Alison26a to an engaged and committed group of lawyers, financial and family professionals! So great being able to expand our group!

[Victoria Smith @VictoriaSmithCP]

Jamie and Adriana’s wedding in a gorgeous barn in Wainfleet last weekend was pure joy!

[Jennifer Suzor @SuzorMediation]

@christinekim_ @JaredNortonPC And it’s even better live!!

[Victoria Smith @VictoriaSmithCP]

Such a pleasure to present to this committed and talented group of mediators and collaborative practitioners at the OCLF/OAFM Conference #familypeacemaker19

[Jennifer Suzor @SuzorMediation]

Victoria Smith on Neutrality and Advocacy: “Yes, I am advocating for my client. That’s our job. The question is what’s the proper way to do it.” #familypeacemakers19

[Jennifer Suzor @SuzorMediation]

@OAFMEDIATION President @dunnemediation welcomes Minister of Justice to #familypeacemakers19 Conference. He applauded the work mediators and collaborative teams do every day.

[Jennifer Suzor @SuzorMediation]

#familypeacemakers19 begins! @DeborahGraham15 @VictoriaSmithCP and Vivienne Alterman Pre-Conference on Advocacy & Neutrality off to an excellent start! Minister of Justice speaking at 11 am!

[Deborah Graham @DeborahGraham15]

I just registered for the OCLF and @OAFMEDIATION joint conference in Ottawa this May. Have you registered yet? @VictoriaSmithCP @VivianAlterman & I are doing a workshop on the interplay of advocacy and neutrality in collaborative practice and mediation. https://t.co/SFOrppadLe

[Victoria Smith @VictoriaSmithCP]

@CoriKalLaw @CollaborativeTO Our group is fortunate to have you Cori

[Victoria Smith @VictoriaSmithCP]

How do kids feel when they find themselves caught in the middle of parental conflict? Or when they're asked to take sides? We have their stories, and help from experts, on BreakUp, on CBC Radio One, Monday at 5pm EST. Or, listen here: https://t.co/QIu7zTh85e

#disputeresolution

[Victoria Smith @VictoriaSmithCP]

Delighted to have participated at the OBA Annual Institute Emerging Trends in Family Law on a panel discussing practice models for the future
Collaborative Law , limited retainers and coaching. #collaborativelaw #OBA #AnnualInstitute2019 #familylaw

https://t.co/HENxniUMGu

[Victoria Smith @VictoriaSmithCP]

And thanks to Patrick for why we do this.  “ I am usually an effective advocate, but really I generally feel that the client needs more than the isolated issues that we tend to identify in the litigation model and that the underlying emotional needs are crucial to address . “

[Victoria Smith @VictoriaSmithCP]

Huge welcome to 33 enthusiastic grads of CP level 2 Training I presented with Laurie Stein and Alison Anderson in TO this week. We look forward to working together to help families achieve settlements that meet real needs and protect important relationships.