Resume

Sherry Cassedy:

• Principal of Threshold Resources, devoted to marriage and divorce resolution, education and ritual.
• Family Lawyer-mediator with 35 years experience
• Certified Family Law Specialist
• Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
• Licensed Minister
• Bachelor’s degree with distinction from Stanford University
• Juris Doctor Magna Cum Laude from Georgetown Law Center
• Masters in Transpersonal Psychology with Certificate in Spiritual Guidance
• Frequent lecturer on family law topics such as stock options and support, conflict resolution, and professional self-care.
• Intensive litigation training program for family lawyers in 1993, 1997, and 2003, which was adopted as AAML Northern California Trial Practicum.

Education:

• A.B. Stanford University 1978, Major course of study – Human Biology
• J.D. Georgetown University Law Center 1983, Magna Cum Laude
• M.A. Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2006

Employment History:

• Threshold Resources, 2005 –
• Lakin Spears, LLP, 1988 – 2004
• Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison, 1985-1988
• Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues, U.S. House of Representatives, Counsel 1983-1985
• Also Adjunct Faculty Santa Clara University (2000-2004) and Sofia University (formerly Institute of Transpersonal Psychology (2007-2013)

Awards and Certifications:

• AAML Fellow of the Year, Awarded by AAML Northern California, 2008
• Certificate in Spiritual Guidance, 2006.
• Best Lawyers in America, 2003
• Certified Yoga Instructor
• Certified Marriage Preparation, Diocese of San Jose.
• Certified Family Law Specialist, 1992
• Admitted to practice in California, 1985, and the District of Columbia, 1983
• Revson Women, Law and Policy Fellow 1983-1984

Affiliations:

• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
• Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
• Association of Certified Family Law Specialists
• Palo Alto Area Bar Association, President 1993-94
• Leadership Mid-Peninsula, 1997

Personal:

Married, Matthew J. Sullivan, PhD.

Children: M. Tyler Sullivan, Cassedy M. Sullivan, Timothy K. Sullivan (deceased).