Ask Erin Practice Circle

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A Quiet Gap in Our Local Mediation Community

There is currently no active, local mediation-specific practice group bringing professionals together to talk honestly about building and sustaining mediation practices. While other practice-area associations remain, mediation has quietly lost its shared space.

The Ask Erin Practice Circle was created to fill that gap by bringing mediators out from behind their devices and back into thoughtful, in-person conversation.


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Ask Erin Practice Circle

The Ask Erin Practice Circle is a monthly in-person discussion group for mediators who want to thoughtfully integrate professional learning into their practice while building meaningful peer relationships.

This small, invitation-based group offers a modern alternative to conferences and passive webinars. Participants engage with curated professional content from trusted sources and meet monthly to discuss real-world application, challenges, and insights.

The Practice Circle supports accountability for ongoing professional education, without providing CLE credit. While selected materials may independently qualify for CLE through their original providers, the focus of the group is on reflection, discussion, and practical use of what is learned.


This is practical. This is human. This is worth showing up for.


The Ask Erin Practice Circle is launching with a small group of founding members in 2026.

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Ask Erin Practice Circle Format

  • -Ongoing monthly group

  • -Rolling 90-day commitment

  • -Members recommit quarterly

  • -In-person meetings

  • -Small group (8–12 participants)

  • -Curated professional content provided in advance

  • -Facilitated peer discussion

  • -Accountability for:

    • -ongoing professional education (CLE/CEU, if applicable, through original providers), and

    • -thoughtful integration of learning into mediation practice

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Investment

Participation operates on a rolling 90-day commitment.

Founding Member Rate: $195 per quarter ($65 per month)
Standard Rate: $225 per quarter

Founding members receive a reduced rate in recognition of their early participation and commitment to shaping the tone, culture, and rhythm of the Practice Circle. Founding members are those who join during the initial launch period.

Space is intentionally limited to preserve depth and continuity.

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Participation & Terms

Participation is by invitation or interest request.

Interested in joining? Request an Invitation

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Download the Ask Erin Practice Circle Participation Terms

Important Note:
The Ask Erin Practice Circle is a peer discussion and accountability group and does not provide CLE or CEU credit. Any professional education content referenced or discussed is offered by third-party providers, and participants are responsible for determining eligibility and compliance with their own licensing requirements.

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Other Ask Erin Consulting Services

In addition to the Ask Erin Practice Circle, Erin offers one-on-one consulting for attorneys, mediators, therapists, counselors, and other professionals seeking guidance in mediation, collaborative divorce, Guardian ad Litem (GAL) work, and divorce-related substance use matters. Learn more. 

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Protecting Your Children’s Future Starts Here

With 20+ years of courtroom and Guardian ad Litem experience, I understand how court decisions are made, what judges consider, and where the process often breaks down for families. My work focuses on helping parents avoid unnecessary court conflict whenever possible to minimize harm to children.

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We work with parents in two ways:

Individually, when one parent is seeking answers and legal guidance.
Together, when both parents are ready to resolve matters through mediation.

Both options are structured so you’re not waiting on the court system for next steps.

Are we the right fit for you?

Birt Family Law is committed to keeping the separating family out of court and working together towards a positive resolution.

The Law Firm of Erin N. Birt, P.C. (Birt Family Law)
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