For six years the Working Women's Wednesday series, offered by the Women's Resource Center in Alamance County has provided the best in professional development for women in our community.  As one othe the most successful networking and educational events in North Carolina, dynamic speakers, including movers and shakers in busniess, education, and government have provided insights regarding business strategies, leadership styles, unique marketing tools, career paths, successes and struggles...an amazing opportunity to hear the latest from women of proven power and influence.

Wade Harrison of Wishart Norris Henniger & Pittman "A Peaceful Alternative to Court".

Collaborative Family Law or Collaborative Divorce is a relatively new approach to resolving issues related to separation and divorce in a respectful, dignified, private manner that results in better outcomes. Litigation, the traditional method of addressing divorce issues, encourages taking positions, fueling anger and hostility and closing doors to open communication and cooperation. Tragically, children are often caught in the middle and harmed as a result. Costs spiral and cases drift on for years in a public forum. The collaborative approach avoids all of these pitfalls. The parties have an opportunity to participate in a result that considers their individual interests and that is more acceptable to all. Often they are able to work out results that are a win for everyone. When families work collaboratively it is often possible for everyone to receive more of what they need.

Wade Harrison is a Board Certified Specialist in Family Law and a Fellow of the Amreican Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. As an equity member of Wishart Norris Henniger & Pittman, he practices in all the areas of family law including equitable distribution, child custody, support and alimondy. Wade was inducted into the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers in 2000 and is a certified AAML Arbitrator. He was chosen as a 2006 & 2007 North Carolina Super Lawyer in the practice area of Family Law and selected as one of the "Best Lawers in America" in Family Law in 2006. Wade will discuss collaborative divorce as a peaceful alternative to court.

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