Equip yourself with practical strategies to navigate high-conflict cases, prevent client re-traumatization, and deliver stronger advocacy in emotionally charged disputes.
Family law practitioners are increasingly expected to do more than apply legal rules - they must also navigate the complex emotional and psychological realities that drive co-parenting disputes. This practical webinar introduces a structured, trauma-informed approach that helps lawyers reduce conflict escalation, better manage high-reactivity clients, and support more stable, child-focused outcomes. By integrating behavioural insights with legal strategy, participants will gain tools to move beyond adversarial patterns and toward sustainable co-parenting solutions.
Grounded in real-world scenarios, the session explores why conventional legal advice can unintentionally intensify disputes and how understanding nervous system responses can transform client interactions. Through the Four Pillars framework - Listen, Pause, Reflect, Respond - lawyers will learn how to identify red flags, manage emotional dysregulation, and draft parenting arrangements that work in practice, not just on paper.
Partner | The Norton Law Group, Author | The Collaborative Co-Parent
Gabriella Pomare is a leading Sydney family lawyer, Partner at Norton Law Group Family Lawyers, award-winning author, international speaker, and globally recognised expert in co-parenting, separation, and modern family dynamics. With over a decade of experience practising exclusively in family law in Australia, Gabriella advises clients on complex and high-stakes matters including parenting disputes, child custody, property settlement, high-net-worth financial matters, international relocation cases, and matters involving family violence. She is known for delivering strategic, commercially focused outcomes while maintaining a strong child-centred approach. Gabriella has been consistently recognised as a leading figure in the legal profession. 2019 Finalist – Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards (Family Law) 2020 Finalist – Australian Law Awards – Rising Star of the Year 2022-2026 Finalist – Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards (Family Law) 2023-2025 Finalist – Women in Law Awards – Partner of the Year (SME) 2024 Australasian Lawyer Top 50 Leading Female Lawyers List In 2026, Gabriella’s impact extended beyond the Australian legal profession, receiving: Thought Leader of the Year (Asia-Pacific) – Stevie Awards Thought Leader Achievement Award (American Business Awards) Most Influential Family Law Changemaker – Influential Businesswoman Awards Gabriella was admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the High Court of Australia. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws from the University of New South Wales (UNSW). Her international academic experience includes studying Chinese Law in Beijing and Human Rights Law at Columbia University in New York, shaping her global perspective on modern families and cross-border legal issues. She began her legal career in a leading Sydney family law team before working as Associate to the Honourable Justice Watts of the Family Court of Australia, where she developed deep expertise in complex litigation and judicial decision-making. Gabriella was appointed Partner – Family Law in 2020. Gabriella is known for her strategic and solutions-focused approach to family law. She is highly skilled in negotiation, mediation, and dispute resolution, while also being a strong and effective litigator when court intervention is required. She is formally trained in Collaborative Law and is a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, supporting clients to resolve disputes outside of court wherever possible. Beyond her legal practice, Gabriella is an internationally recognised media commentator and speaker. She has appeared across major global networks including: NBC CBS FOX Good Day New York Forbes The Today Show The Morning Show She is widely sought after for her expertise in: Co-parenting after separation Parenting and child-focused decision-making High-conflict family dynamics Modern relationships and blended families
