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Title/Position: Principal/Mediator

Company/Employer: Transforming Conflict, LLC

Services Provided: Collaborative Law, Mediator

Practice Areas: Trusts & Estates, Probate, Collaborative Law, Family Law

Bio: Rina uniquely blends compassion and understanding with a balanced perspective and the neutrality required of professional mediators. Her extensive legal background enables her to steer through the most complex disputes in a knowledgeable and straightforward manner to help clients find the most equitable and satisfying resolutions to their disputes.

Rina founded her practice in 2004 and devoted it entirely to divorce and family mediation because it offers parties an opportunity to achieve win-win solutions even when the conflict appears intractable. She believes that with compassionate and skilled guidance, parties can form their own creative and lasting solutions to their conflict. Her mediation style—flexible, empowering and constructive—encourages creative problem solving and conflict resolution in family situations.

As a former trial lawyer, Rina understands the financial and personal impact litigation often has on individual parties. Her clients praise her ability to instill confidence in what she can do for them and in her commitment to find the best long-term solutions.

Although Rina believes that a mediator shouldn’t speculate about the possible outcome of litigation, her extensive legal experience enables her to understand how cases are evaluated. This helps her guide the parties through a process of informed and collaborative decision-making while considering a variety of ways to measure the fairness of a settlement proposal.

Rina’s achievements have been recognized by her superiors and her peers. Throughout her professional career as a lawyer and mediator, she has been commended by employers, clients, associates, and judges for her professional knowledge and integrity. In 2007, Rina received recognition by the King County (Washington) Dispute Resolution Center as Mediator of the Year. She currently chairs the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of the Washington State Bar Association.

Phone: 206.523.7100

Email: rina@transformingconflictllc.com

Website: http://www.transformingconflictllc.com

Rina Goodman's Discussions

Personal Invitation from Your Section Chair

Started Apr 26

Request for Proposals: Oregon Mediation Association, 26th Annual Fall Conference

Started Mar 31

ADR Section Executive Committee Seeks to Fill Vacancy

Started Jan 26

Ethics of Med/Arb Provision in CR2A Agreement When One Party Is Pro Se

Does anyone know of any WA caselaw law addressing the ethics of incorporating a med-arb provision in a CR2A agreement when one of the parties is pro se. In this case, the pro se party did not have…Continue

Started Oct 28, 2010

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Rina Goodman is attending Paul W. McVicker's event

Legislative Committee Early ADR Task Force at Suite 940

May 24, 2012 from 12pm to 1pm

A meeting of the Task Force on Early Mediation of the ADR Section's Legislative Committee task force will be heldThursday, May 24, 12:00 NoonOffices of Seattle Law and Mediation, P.S. Suite 940, 1215 4th Ave, Seattle, WAInterested parties may participate by telephone:Dial 1-866-577-9294 PARTICIPANT – Pass Code 5016527See More

May 18

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Rina Goodman replied to Adrienne Keith's discussion 'Agenda for 5/2/12 Committee Meeting' in the group Membership Committee

"Yes, I can attend-- by phone, of course!"

Apr 30

Rina Goodman posted a discussion

Personal Invitation from Your Section Chair

Greetings to all ADR Section Members!By now, you've probably seen our announcements of the upcoming annual section meeting and panel discussion that will be taking place at the UW School of Law at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 4. I hope that you will join us. This is a very good way to get to meet the members of the ADR Section Executive Committee and to learn what we have been doing for you. The meeting also provides an opportunity for you to let us know what you'd like us to do or do better--…See More

Apr 26

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Rina Goodman is attending Adrienne Keith's event

WSBA ADR Annual Meeting at University of Washington School of Law

May 4, 2012 from 10:30am to 12pm

The WSBA ADR Section will hold its annual meeting on May 4, in conjunction with the 19th Annual Northwest Dispute Resolution Conference scheduled for May 4—May 5, 2012. Please join us. This is an open meeting for all section members who wish to attend. We will be voting on officers for the 2012-2013 term: Officer Nominees for 2012-2013 Term: Lish Whitson: Chair-ElectCraig Beles: SecretaryCourtland Shafer: TreasurerThe meeting will be followed by a panel discussion, …See More

Apr 25

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Rina Goodman replied to Adrienne Keith's discussion 'Comments wanted on alternate meeting time' in the group Membership Committee

"Gee, Mark, don't you think that there was a little conflict between the poor, mild-tempered sheep and the butcher? ;-)"

Apr 12

Rina Goodman replied to Adrienne Keith's discussion 'Comments wanted on alternate meeting time' in the group Membership Committee

"Adrienne, it's difficult for me to commit to 12pm because it limits my scheduling ability. I'd prefer early morning or late afternoon."

Apr 12

Rina Goodman is attending WSBA ADR's event

ADR Panel Discussion and Social Event at Second Floor Gallery, Sullivan Hall at Seattle University School of Law

April 5, 2012 from 6pm to 8pm

Distinguished Panelists:Judge Robert AlsdorfMediator & Arbitrator at Alsdorf Dispute ResolutionRina GoodmanMediator at Transforming Conflict, LLP & Chair of ADR Section for WSBAMark HoneywellMediator at Gordon Thomas Honeywell, LLPMargo KellerMediator & Arbitrator at Washington Arbitration and Mediation…See More

Apr 3

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Rina Goodman posted a discussion

Request for Proposals: Oregon Mediation Association, 26th Annual Fall Conference

Oregon Mediation Association26th Annual Fall Conference The Alchemy of Conflict Resolution: Transforming Leadership in Challenging TimesNovember 2 - 3, 2012Portland, OregonRequest for Workshop ProposalsProposals Due: May 14, 2011To download a copy of the complete "Request for Proposals," click…See More

Mar 31

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Rina Goodman might attend Peggy Hoban's event

King County Collaborative Law-Neil Denny Training May 3rd! at Rainier Square Conference Center

May 3, 2012 from 9am to 5pm

King County Collaborative Law is sponsoring a one-day training workshop with Neil Denny on May 3, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Rainier Square Conference Center at 1215 Fourth Ave. in Seattle.Neil has an outstanding reputation internationally as an author and trainer on conflict resolution and other family law related matters. He is the author of Conversational Riffs: Creating Meaning Out of Conflict (2010) and …See More

Feb 27

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Jan 30

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ADR Section Executive Committee Seeks to Fill Vacancy

The ADR Section is currently seeking to fill a vacancy on the Executive Committee. We are particularly interested in attorneys who have experience in arbitration, but will consider attorneys with different backgrounds in ADR. More important characteristics are enthusiasm and a desire to apply your skills to further the work of the section. The position requires a three year commitment. If you would like to be considered for this position please submit your name, bar number and contact…See More

Jan 26

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Rina Goodman might attend Jeff Bean's event

ABA Section of Dispute Resolution Spring Conference at Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill

April 18, 2012 at 6pm to April 21, 2012 at 7pm

14th Annual Spring Conference of the American Bar Association Section on Dispute Resolution. For more details see the conference website.See More

Jan 11

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Rina Goodman is attending Adrienne Keith's event

WSBA Membership Event: Land use mediation panel and networking evening at Red Lion Downtown

January 24, 2012 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Join the WSBA ADR Section Membership Committee for this member event of a panel presentation and networking evening. Format: 45-minute panel presentation with questions followed by a one-hour networking event with hors d'oeuvres and refreshments (including one free drink).Topic: Issues and opportunities in land use mediation.Panelists: Courtney Kaylor (a partner with the law firm McCullough Hill Leary P.S. in Seattle, Washington whose practice focuses on land use and environmental law, and on…See More

Jan 11

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Rina Goodman commented on Paul W. McVicker's page Resolution on Adoption of UCLA/R with Commentary in the group Legislative Committee

"Excellent and impressive work, Paul. Thank you. Although I do not have a vote, having read the commentary, I can support this Resolution. I encourage the members of the Executive Committee to do the same. And thank…"

Nov 22, 2011

Rina Goodman replied to Jeff Bean's discussion 'Test Discussion' in the group Legislative Committee

"got this, Jeff but I didn't receive your comment on the Executive Committee page. I just came across it today."

Oct 26, 2011

Rina Goodman is attending Jeff Bean's event

19th Annual Northwest Dispute Resolution Conference at University of Washington

May 4, 2012 to May 5, 2012

Early registration for the 2012 Conference ends Friday, April 20. Group registrations and scholarship applications must be in by then, too. Register now and save!The premier dispute resolution conference in the Northwest. Recognized as being among the best dispute resolution conferences nationally.Watch here for updates on the Conference. If you RSVP here we'll send you notice as more information becomes available.* Better…See More

Oct 5, 2011

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At 2:23pm on July 13, 2010, Jeff Bean said…: Not sure which thing you're asking about. So here's the scoop on all:
* your "My Page" is publicly viewable and searchable - a great way to market yourself to both members and the public;
* Approved minutes are available to the public;
* Unapproved minutes are available only to the Executive Committee.
Or was it something else we were talking about?

At 11:38am on July 13, 2010, Jeff Bean said…: Nice wall, Rina! You win the "Creative My Page" award!

Did you get an answer to your message to the ExecComm about minutes?

Short answer is approved minutes are found under the Section News menu-choice, on the Minutes & Financials page.

Longer answer is Anamaria worked out with me a system. When she's drafted them, they're posted on the ExecComm group page for review. After we've approved them, they go on the Minutes & Financials page.

This was also a good opportunity for me to test and experience how to find things. The website's search function (at the top right-hand corner), looking for "minutes," did find the Minutes & Financials page. So that's good. And you can always feel free to contact David (webmaster) or me directly if you're not finding what you need. Thanks for being the explorer!

At 7:26am on July 9, 2010, Estera Gordon said…: Hi Rina! I'd like to know more about the Education committee. Let's talk once things start gearing up in the fall.
Warmly (that seems a very fitting sign-off today!),
Estera