Lisa is an experienced dispute resolution professional who recently retired as a lawyer and who still works as a mediator, family law supervisor, and conflict resolution educator.
For the entirety of her career, Lisa has paid careful attention to how people act and react during conflict. She has always been curious about how best to support all parties in a dispute. At its best, conflict properly managed is conflict that has the possibility to transform individuals, families, and communities. Lisa’s core belief is that God is always working in love for the redemption and renewal of all things, and she is committed to providing a confidential listening presence to assist people to hear the Spirit’s voice of liberation and wholeness.
In addition to her legal and mediation practice, Lisa worked actively as a trainer in the areas of collaborative practice, mediation, family violence screening training, and communication and negotiation skills. Lisa has provided training for professionals all over the world. She is currently a Director for the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals co-leading the Education and Training Committee and is also working towards accreditation as a family law supervisor. She loves her nephews, traveling, Iona, reading, sunshine, and Parachute ice cream. She worships at St Philip Church in Victoria, BC.