ANN SCHAIBLEY mediates parenting matters, separation, and divorces. She also assists clients in the creation of ante-nuptial (pre-marital) and cohabitation contracts. Ann uses a facilitative style of mediation. She works with clients who desire a cooperative process. Ann’s clients may or may not have attorneys when they start mediation. She is experienced in Collaborative Law and particularly enjoys mediating with clients who are using that process. Ann offers evening mediation sessions.

Professional Experience:

Family Law Attorney and Collaborative Practioner, Schaibley & Vicchiollo, LLC, Founder and Partner, 2002-present.

Family Law Attorney, Steffens & Rasmussen PA, 1999-2002.

Law Clerk, Hennepin County District Court, Judge Mary Davidson, Divorce with Dignity Program; 1997-1999 (as Ann Lentner).

Relevant Education and Training:

Basic Family Law Mediation Training, Hamline University Law School, 1995.

Juris Doctor, Hamline University Law School, 1997.

Volunteer Mediator, North Hennepin Mediation, 1996, 1997.

Advanced Mediation Training, Christine Leick, 2007.

Relevant Memberships, Honors, Appointments, and Activities:

Named as one of Minnesota's “Rising Stars” in the area of Family Law, 2005, 2006.
     Law and Politics;
     Twin Cities Business Monthly;
     Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine.

Collaborative Law Institute, 2004-present.
     President elect, 2008;
     Secretary, 2007;
     Statewide Structure Committee Chair, 2007;
     Membership Committee Chair, 2005-2006;
     Board of Directors, 2005-present.

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, 2005-present.

Association for Conflict Resolution, 2007-present.

Guest lecturer at seminars for couples preparing for marriage.