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IMI certified mediator. Attorney with more than 45 years experience in the private practice of law, including commercial, construction, and securities matters – transactional, litigation and arbitration. Arbitrator for over forty years and Adjunct Professor, Northwestern University School of Law teaching Commercial Arbitration (1982-93). Mediator for over twenty years under the auspices of AAA, FINRA, NFA, NYSE and Center for Conflict Resolution and under court annexed programs. More complete information available at http://www.LKSU.com under “Kent Lawrence”.

As a lawyer and psychologist, Dr. Petrich helps family law clients avoid Court involvement as much as possible. Gail is involved in many areas where the law and psychology overlap: parenting coordinator, collaborative lawyer, GAL, divorce coach (in both collaboration and litigation), mediator, and collaborative child specialist and parenting coach. Dr. Petrich also specializes in Controlled Separation and Discernment (helping to answer the question: Should I stay or should I go?)

Gail has been a lawyer since 1982 and a psychologist since 1999. She has specialized training in High Conflict personalities, child custody evaluations, Critical Incident debriefing, and other skills for peacemaking for families.

With offices in Chicago loop, Oak Park, and Naperville, Gail works in Cook, DuPage, Will, and Kane Counties. She also has some experience in Probate and Guardianship.

Stout is a leading independent advisory firm specializing in Investment Banking, Valuation Advisory, Dispute Consulting, Management Consulting, and Transaction Opinions.

Stout serves a range of clients, from Fortune 100 corporations to privately held companies in numerous industries around the world. Stout’s clients and their advisors rely on our premier expertise, deep industry knowledge, and unparalleled responsiveness on complex financial matters.
Stout’s Dispute Consulting practice includes expert testimony and consulting, investigations, compliance services, and special assignments.