Jody has been an attorney for 30 years and now provides services in the areas of Collaborative Divorce, and  Mediation. Jody served in the highly coveted staff attorney position for the Chief Judge of Cook County for more than 15 years. As such, she uses her in depth understanding of the judges and the court system, along with her marketing training at the University of Chicago, to craft comprehensive and compelling narratives for her clients. She is a powerful and effective advocate, both in and out of court, as well as in her Mediation and Collaborative Practices. Jody is certified in Mediation and Collaborative Divorce through Northwestern University and Collaborative Divorce Illinois (“CDI”) respectively. She has had extensive training in both Collaborative Divorce and Mediation. She has 25 years of volunteering with trauma survivors and has also been mediating for the Center for Conflict Resolution.  She is also a member of The International Academy of Collaborative Professionals.