Here is what some members have said about joining CFLCW:

"The most effective way to get new cases, acquire new skills, maximize marketing dollars and connect with other professionals is to belong to CFCLW."

- Kathy Baird, J.D.

"I have gone to a number of training programs on Collaborative Law and every time I go I learn something new to advance my knowledge and understanding of Collaborative Family Law. I leave the training with renewed energy and excitement about the process."

- Karen Schudson

"Participating in council activities and working with other council members have provided opportunities for expanding my network base and developing my experience in Collaborative Family Law arena."

- Gaylene Stingl, CPA

"The professional brochures and marketing materials have helped me educate referral sources and prospective clients about Collaborative Law."

- Erica Salerno, J.D.

"The CFCLW link to my web site has provided valuation information to prospective clients on Collaborative Law and has encouraged people to call my office.

- Janice Wexler, J.D.

"Networking at CFCLW has been extremely helpful. I have received referrals for new cases and have met collaborative professionals who work with me as part of the collaborative team."

- Carlton D. Stansbury, J.D.

BECOME A MEMBER

Membership in the Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin, Inc. (CFLCW) provides family law attorneys, mental health professionals and financial advisors with the resources, training and support to develop and grow a collaborative practice. CFCLW is recognized as a leader in the collaborative movement throughout North America.

By becoming a Collaborative Practitioner
Member of CFCLW, you will have access to:

• One of the largest statewide networks of collaborative professionals in the country.
• Updated information and practice materials on collaborative family law. The materials include a member binder and a client binder with articles, protocols and additional information to build a collaborative practice, and a Wisconsin-specific training manual.
• National and statewide marketing campaigns for public awareness of collaborative family law.
• High-quality informational brochures and other information for your clients and prospective clients at reduced rates.
• Your individual page on the CFLCW's website, including a link to your individual web site.
• Collaborative training qualifying for most professional education requirements for free or at greatly reduced costs.
• Many opportunities to network with other collaborative professionals, and referral sources, at council functions, meetings, and trainings.
• The members-only portion of the website, providing valuable information to increase the number of collaborative cases and improve your practice.
• Personalized marketing seminars at a rate subsidized by the council.
• A members-only internet listserv that provides a discussion on current topics affecting your every day practice.
• Regional chapter educational meetings and networking events.
• Fourteen substantive committees on a variety of topics and missions.
• A speaker's bureau to give more exposure of collaborative divorce and you to the public.
• An informative newsletter, sent quarterly.

Other types of membership:

If you are not a family law attorney, financial specialist, or mental health professional, the council offers two types of limited-service memberships targeted at related professionals:

Affiliate Membership: For professionals with related roles in the family law process, such as mortgage lenders, appraisers, real estate brokers, and others.

Associate Membership: A courtesy membership for judges, court commissioners, academic faculty, clergy, pro bono providers, and students.

If you are interested in joining, your next step is to review the membership requirements here.