About Me

Stephanie West Allen, JD, practiced law in California for several years, held offices in local bar associations, and wrote chapters for California Continuing Education of the Bar. While in CA, Stephanie completed several five-day mediation training programs with the Center for Mediation in Law, as well as a two-year intensive with Center co-founder Gary Friedman. She has been a mediator for over two and one-half decades.

She is the author of Creating Your Own Funeral or Memorial Service: A Workbook and many articles on workplace and professional issues for such publications as Lawyer Hiring and Training Report, Colorado Nurse, The Complete Lawyer, National Law Journal, Of Counsel, Law Practice and Denver Business Journal.

Stephanie writes "The Human Touch," a column on alternative dispute resolution for The Complete Lawyer. The column is written with three other lawyer-mediators.

Her latest articles (coauthored with Dr. Jeffrey M. Schwartz):

A Blueprint for Self-Leadership

Law Students: Create A Well-rounded Life

Brain Management . . . Law Firm Leadership on the Neuro Frontier

Exercise Mind Hygiene On A Daily Basis

Stephanie has designed and taught courses at such institutions as Hastings College of the Law, University of Colorado-Denver, and Regis University (Denver).

Stephanie has developed a ground-breaking mediation model that utilizes the latest findings in neuroscience to facilitate resolution of conflict.

She is certified to administer and interpret the Highlands Assessment Battery and uses this tool with both individuals and groups in the areas of business development, client relations, and team development.

Her two blogs are idealawg and Brains On Purpose™.

Contact her by e-mail to inquire about Stephanie speaking to your firm or organization.