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Sherry Cassedy, J.D., M.A.

  • Principal of Threshold Resources, devoted to marriage and divorce resolution, education and ritual.

  • Family Lawyer-mediator with 35 years experience

  • Certified Family Law Specialist

  • Former 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

Personal

Married, Matthew J. Sullivan, PhD.

Children: M. Tyler Sullivan, Cassedy M. Sullivan, Timothy K. Sullivan (deceased) and three precious grandchildren.