Susan E. Guthrie
Mosten Guthrie Academy, Keynote Speaker, Master Trainer, Online Mediation Expert
Susan Guthrie has been nationally recognized as a leader in the fields of family law and mediation for more than 32 years. She currently works with high net worth individuals and families as a consultant to support them in navigating the divorce and separation process. Her knowledge and access to the top experts in divorce and all related fields, makes her the voice that people can trust in a difficult time.
Her expertise in online mediation brought her to the forefront of the dispute resolution field during the pandemic as she provided training and programs to support more than 24,000 colleagues to transition to a virtual practice.
In 2020 Susan partnered with legal legend, Forrest Woody Mosten, to create the Mosten Guthrie Academy, which provides gold-standard trainings and support for dispute resolution practitioners virtually world-wide.
Susan is also the award-winning creator and host of the The Divorce & Beyond Podcast, one of the top three divorce podcasts world-wide and in the top 1.5% of of the more than 6 million podcast published. She also hosts The Make Money Mediating Podcast which provided valuable and actionable content for attorneys, mediators and other professionals seeking to build and grow their practice. Both podcasts are available on all major podcast outlets including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts and more.
Susan is a popular and sought-after media contributor appearing in such as CNBC, Market Watch, Forbes, Eye on Chicago, WGN, the ABA’s Just Resolutions Magazine, New York Lawyer Magazine, Thrive Global, Medium, Authority Magazine and She Knows among others.
She regularly presents programs and workshops at professionals events and conferences around the country. Her recent and upcoming keynote engagements include the 2021 Association of Professional Family Mediators (APFM) Annual Conference and the 2022 National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN) Advanced Mediation Training Retreat.
- Wayne State University Law School
- J.D. (1990) | Law
- -
-
- University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
- B.A. (1987) | English
- -
- Honors: Honors College
-
- Founder and Principal
- Mosten Guthrie Academy
- - Current
- Founded by two of the leading names in Family Law and Mediation, Mosten Guthrie Academy provides gold-standard trainings and support for attorneys, dispute resolution professionals and coaches in a virtual format world-wide. www.mostenguthrie.com
- Founder and Principal
- Divorce in a Better Way, Inc.
- -
- The website of Attorney Susan E. Guthrie, America's Divorce Innovation Specialist with curated tips and tools to streamline your divorce experience.
- Owner/Founder
- La Jolla Mediation Services
- -
- Founded family law and mediation practice in La Jolla, California.
- Owner/Founder
- Law Offices of Susan E. Guthrie
- -
- Founded family law and mediation practice.
- Partner
- Gentile, Chiota & Guthrie, LLC
- -
- Partner in firm handling all family and divorce matters.
- Associate Attorney
- Gentile & Chiota, LLC
- -
- The Future is Online: Why You Need to Add Online Mediation Services to Your Practice
- ABA Section of Dispute Resolutions eMagazine "Just Resolutions"
- 3 Common Misconceptions About Divorce Mediation
- Divorce Magazine
- "How I Made It", Webinar Series, Webinar
- Southern California Mediation Association
- Unique webinar series aimed at helping mediators build a viable practice by getting tips and advice from those "who have made it"
- Online Mediation: Practical Tips and Best Practices, SCMA Annual Conference, Los Angeles, CA
- Southern California Mediation Association
- Presented on the best practices and ethical considerations when adding an online platform to your mediation practice.
- Mediator Mishaps - Avoid the Nightmares and Sleep Easy, APFM/ADFP United Catalyst Conference, San Diego, CA
- Academy of Professional Family Mediators
- Presented on a panel of professionals reviewing common mediator mistakes and pitfalls with an eye to prevention.
- Growing Your Practice in New Ways - Expand Your Practice With Online Mediation Services, SCMA Family Mediation Institute, Orange County, CA
- Southern California Mediation Association
- Presented on the best practices and ethical considerations when adding an online platform to your mediation practice.
- Certified Mediator
- Mediation Matters
- Certified Guardian ad Litem
- State of Connecticut Judicial Branch
- Certified Attorney for Minor Child(ren)
- State of Connecticut Judicial Branch
- Top 10% of Lawyers
- Lawyers of Distinction
- Top 10% of Lawyers
- Lawyers of Distinction
- L. Randolph Lowry Award
- Southern California Mediation Association
- Each year SCMA presents the L. Randolph Lowry Award to a member of the dispute resolution community who has honored and inspired us through their passion and dedication to education in the field of dispute resolution. The award is named in honor of L. Randolph Lowry, one of the founders of SCMA and an educational leader of the mediation movement in Southern California for many years.
- Top 10% of Lawyers
- Lawyers of Distinction
- Top 10% of Lawyers
- Lawyers of Distinction
- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
- Member
- - Current
-
- American Bar Association
- Vice Chair Section of Dispute Resolution
- -
- Activities: Prior to being elected as Vice-Chair of the Section, Susan served in the roles of Membership Officer, Budget Officer, Co-Chair of the Mediation Committee, Co-Chair of the Planning Committee for the Advanced Mediation & Advocacy Skills Institute
-
- Southern California Mediation Association
- Board Member
- -
-
- California
-
- Connecticut
-
- Credit Cards Accepted
-
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
I also accept Paypal and Venmo.
- Training and Speaking
- English: Spoken, Written
- Website
- Divorce in a Better Way, Inc.
Divorce Mediation - What is it and Why is it Better?