As incoming President, I want to thank Caroline Gates for her leadership and perseverance in uncharted territory. Caroline laid out a clear vision to re-engage our membership and demonstrate the value that CCDP provides by shepherding the return of in-person monthly meetings, socials, and both introductory and advanced trainings. Her commitment to Collaborative Law left us with a blueprint for offering continued professional development and networking opportunities in a changed landscape.
For 2023, my priorities as President are to continue and expand upon Caroline’s tireless efforts to provide value to our membership base by offering multiple training opportunities, grow the practice of Collaborative Law through professional outreach and leverage of the Uniform Collaborative Law Act, offer mentorship and training through Practice Groups, and to be responsive to the evolving nature of collaborative and cooperative practice styles that help mitigate the harm that divorce causes families. I look forward to continuing the exceptional work of our past Presidents and growing the practice of Collaborative Law in Colorado.