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Monica Brown

Monica Brown

Summary

Objective Mediator/Arbitrator with six years of experience consulting between opposing parties in family disputes and reaching mutually favorable and law-based outcomes. Detail-oriented and thorough professional with comprehensive understanding of relevant laws and policies, demonstrated success translating client dispute details and supporting conflict resolution. Effective leader and contributor to conditions and environment that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve reasoned and favourable outcomes. Attentive listener with awareness and proficiency in application of relevant laws to dispute details.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal, Mediator/Arbitrator

Brown Resolutions
03.2020 - Current
  • Mediator/Arbitrator of family law disputes
  • Established appropriate environment for dispute settlement, utilizing conflict resolution techniques to reach agreements to contentious issues.
  • Conducted initial meetings to outline process, answer questions and set expectations for both parties.
  • Applied deep understanding of relevant laws and policies to help parties reach agreements.
  • Used mediation techniques to facilitate communication between disputants, to further parties' understanding of different perspectives and to guide parties toward mutual agreement.
  • Heard testimony from parties and witnesses, considered procedural matters, reviewed expert reports, evaluated documents, considered the law and its application to the matter at hand and rendered a written decision based on all relevant evidence.
  • Prepared written mediation reports or arbitration awards regarding cases.

Lawyer, Mediator and Arbitrator

Altalaw LLP
04.2011 - 02.2020
  • Lawyer specializing in family law litigation
  • Evaluated facts and developed strategies to advance client positions in family law matters.
  • Negotiated settlements between parties finding mutually beneficial solutions.
  • Created and finalized settlement agreements and other legal documents for clients.
  • Developed strategies for court proceedings.
  • Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents for court proceedings.
  • Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.

Lawyer

Dixon & Associates
01.2006 - 04.2011
  • Lawyer specializing in family law with some additional work in civil litigation, real estate and wills and estates
  • Management of family law practice and helping other firm members with their matters from time to time, most notably in areas of real estate and civil litigation.
  • Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
  • Prepared and reviewed agreements, contracts and other documents.
  • Represented clients in court proceedings, hearings and in negotiations.
  • Researched, wrote and filed motions, applications, briefs and other documents.

Lawyer

Gerig Hamilton Neeland LLP
01.2000 - 12.2005
  • Associate lawyer with a general practice but with growing focus on family law
  • Advised clients on variety of legal matters, including family, civil, real estate and wills and estate matters.
  • Represented clients in court proceedings, hearings and negotiations.

Education

National Introductory Arbitration - Alternate Dispute Resolution

ADR Institute of Alberta (ADRIA)
Calgary, AB
11.2016

J.D. - Law

University of Calgary, Faculty of Law
Calgary, AB
04.1997

Undergraduate studies - Political Science

University of Calgary
Calgary, AB
04.1994

Skills

  • Outstanding listening skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication abilities
  • Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Extensive experience in family law including litigation, negotiation and all forms of alternate dispute resolution
  • Experience as effective neutral facilitator in mediation and arbitration
  • Superior judgement and decision making skills
  • Experience in teaching, assessing and mentoring others
  • Excellent legal document preparation

Websites

Occupation

Lawyer, Mediator, Arbitrator

Degree

LL.B., Q.Arb.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Memberships

Law Society of Alberta, Member in good standing


ADR Institute of Alberta/Canada - Member in good standing

Timeline

Principal, Mediator/Arbitrator

Brown Resolutions
03.2020 - Current

Lawyer, Mediator and Arbitrator

Altalaw LLP
04.2011 - 02.2020

Lawyer

Dixon & Associates
01.2006 - 04.2011

Lawyer

Gerig Hamilton Neeland LLP
01.2000 - 12.2005

National Introductory Arbitration - Alternate Dispute Resolution

ADR Institute of Alberta (ADRIA)

J.D. - Law

University of Calgary, Faculty of Law

Undergraduate studies - Political Science

University of Calgary

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