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Over the past two decades, neuroscience, positive psychology, and behavioral economics research studies have profoundly changed our understanding of how human beings experience conflict and make decisions. Much of what attorneys learn in law school and on the job about the primacy of reason and about how to prepare clients for rational decision making in negotiations turns out to be founded on ideas that research has proven to be wrong.

This workshop begins with an exploration of 21st-centuryst research discoveries about the human brain and investigates how we experience and resolve conflict through thinking processes driven largely by non-rational emotions. In this workshop, we will look at client behaviors and lawyering habits from the perspective of understanding the human brain. The insights gained will provide a scientifically grounded understanding of the way human brains respond to stress that illuminates the behavior of challenging clients and lawyers. This understanding will provide new insights and skills for assisting clients reach deeper and more durable resolutions, whether reached through negotiations or at trial.

EARLY-BIRD TUITION (through September 30th)

Attorneys $325.00
Mental Health Professionals $225.00
Financial Professionals $250.00
Paraprofessionals and Support Staff $175.00
Interns and Students $100.00
TUITION AS OF October 1ST
Attorneys $375.00
Mental Health Professionals $250.00
Financial Professionals $275.00
Paraprofessionals and Support Staff $200.00
Interns and Students $100.00

Regardless of whether one litigates or practices Collaboratively, most cases settle making us all fundamentally
negotiators who deal with similar challenges. Among them are how to deal with clients who become irrational and
attorneys whose behavior potentially fuels conflict. What is at the core of these fundamental divorce challenges and
how can we respond to them in an effective manner?
Our presenter is a truly extraordinary attorney, Pauline Tesler. She earned her BA from Harvard University, an MA
from the Victoria University of Manchester, England, and her JD from the University of Wisconsin (Madison) Law
School, where she graduated first in her class. Pauline's career kicked off as a world-class divorce litigator in high
dollar and high-conflict cases in Marin County, California. She has argued cases before the California and U.S.
Supreme Court, and has an extensive CV that includes workshops and courses given all over the world for attorneys,
judges, political and organizational leaders.
This is a unique opportunity, as Pauline’s teachings have caused many professionals to shift their approach to law
and supporting those going through divorce in profound and transformative ways. This is very likely the last time
she will be presenting in Seattle. Register now so you don't miss out!

Register here: Neuroliteracy 101: 21st Century Brain Science for Divorce Professionals Registration, Fri, Nov 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite