Lorraine Lopich

Lorraine Lopich is a distinguished collaborative lawyer with an impressive background in mediation and conflict resolution. As a nationally accredited mediator, she has honed her skills in facilitating discussions that keep clients at the heart of decision-making processes. Lorraine's expertise encompasses family businesses, complex interpersonal workplace relationships, and the intricate dynamics between family members concerning succession and intergenerational wealth transfer. Her role as a registered family dispute resolution practitioner is complemented by her facilitation of family group conferences, where she aids families in navigating the transition of separating couples. Lorraine's practice extends internationally as both a facilitator and trainer, bringing valuable insights into community consultation and change management. With over three decades of experience, she has led various initiatives, including chairing the Collaborative Dispute Resolution in Cross Border Disputes Project and serving as President of Collaborative Professionals (NSW) Inc. Her contributions to the field are recognised through her involvement with the Law Society of NSW and roles such as Advisory Director for the ADR Blueprint committee. Lorraine's legal career is complemented by her academic achievements at Macquarie University, where she earned her BLegS in Law. She is admitted to practice in multiple jurisdictions, including the Supreme Court of NSW and the High Court of Australia. Her work with Mediate Today showcases her prowess in handling disputes across areas like workplace disputes, wills and estates, and commercial tenancy. Lorraine's dedication to training and educating future professionals in mediation and collaborative law is evident in her role as a trainer for advanced skills workshops and her speaking engagements at conferences. Her commitment to fostering non-adversarial legal resolutions makes her a leader in her field, sought after for her comprehensive approach to dispute resolution.