Jonathan Fields, Family Law and Divorce Mediation attorney at Fields and Dennis LLP in Wellesley, Massachusetts, will be serving as Faculty for the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) 2025 Mediation Training June 22-25, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
Program Overview
Mediation offers each party a “realistic” look at their own case and can provide insight into the opposing side’s case. It also allows for the clients to be present and take an active role in the process, whether in direct conversation with the mediator or hearing the other side’s position. As it becomes clear to each party what they can expect to achieve, their position on settlement usually becomes more defined and flexible.
The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) offers a comprehensive and highly acclaimed forty-hours of intense but insightful focus on the issues of mediation. The program concentrates on when mediation can be used, the benefits, how it works and the nuances of the various legislation and state laws. This training includes:
- A primer on the mediation process from initial intake work with clients, working with difficult parties, memorializing agreements and tips on building your mediation practice.
- Hands-on instruction with the opportunity to participate in mock mediation demonstrations and receive feedback.
- An exceptionally high standard of faculty made up of AAML Fellows
- Interactive format with role play, lectures and collaborative sessions
- Small working groups focused on the skills required to become an effective mediator
Completing the 40-hour program enables AAML Fellows to be certified as AAML mediators and listed as such on the AAML website.
More information can be found here.
About Jonathan Fields
Attorney Jonathan Fields has more than 28 years’ experience representing clients with a high level of personal care and professionalism. His approach to the complex area of family law is innovative, compassionate and geared to the best interests of his clients.
Attorney Fields is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). The AAML, according to its website, is “comprised of the top 1,600 matrimonial attorneys throughout the nation.” The AAML website notes that Fellows “are generally recognized by judges and attorneys as preeminent family law practitioners with a high level of knowledge, skill, and integrity.” Mr. Fields is one of only 49 Fellows in Massachusetts.
Mr. Fields is widely published and a sought-after national speaker on topics ranging from trusts and inheritances in divorce, prenuptial agreements, and cryptocurrency and divorce.
Mr. Fields has also earned the Super Lawyers distinction as well as U.S. News and World Report’s Best Lawyers in America for the past several years. Fields and Dennis has also earned U.S. News and World Report’s Best Law Firm, Family Law, in the Boston Metropolitan Area for the past several years.
