Qualifications:
Johnnie M. Glass is the Center's mediator. She has resided in Otero
County since 1978 with her husband, Joe. She is the mother of two
adult children and has two granddaughters.
In addition to her law office and mediation experience, Johnnie has been
the owner and manager of a number of private businesses and has been a
licensed Real Estate Broker since 1984.
Johnnie brings unique practical experience to the process. This practical
experience can make the process more efficient and productive. She
is well qualified to aid the parties in developing a full range of settlement
options and moderating unrealistic expectations that may hinder the progress
in settlement.
Memberships:
New
Mexico Mediation Association
12th
Judiciary Bar Association
(Related
Link: 12th District
Court of New Mexico)
Education:
University
of New Mexico School of Law - (Scheduled, April 2005)
Advanced
Mediation - A Master's Class in Conflict Resolution
University
of New Mexico School of Law - November 1991
Theory
and Practice of Family Law Mediation
The
Albuquerque Family & Child Guidance Center - October 1994
Strategic
Interventions in High Conflict Divorce
Paralegal
Institute
Certification
in Research and Management
New
Mexico Real Estate Commission Broker's License
- 1984
Extensive
training and continuing education in real estate sales, appraisal, and
negotiating skills.
Domestic
Violence Screening.
License
& Certifications:
Domestic
Relations Mediator - 1991 to Present
New
Mexico Real Estate Broker - 1984 to Present
Experience:
Eleven years experience as a paralegal with firms that specialized in domestic
relations, domestic violence, and real estate law;
Current provider of contract services to the Twelfth
Judicial District Court;
Dispute resolution services for some of the areas largest employers;
Training and consultation with psychologists and psychiatrist to assure
that the “power balance” between the parties is maintained;
Child development training and experience allowing parties to approach
disputed custody cases by addressing the developmental needs of their child
at the time of the agreement.
