Michael Becker Attorney Mediator
Credentials and Experience
CREDENTIALS
Education
M.A. Fairfield University, Fairfield Connecticut Marriage and Family Therapy
J.D. New York University School of Law, New York New York Elected to New York University Law Review
B.A. Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster Pennsylvania Elected to Phi Beta Kappa
Professional Affiliations
Connecticut Bar Foundation, James W. Cooper Fellow
Advisory Board, Fairfield University Department of Marriage and Family Therapy Founding Member
American Bar Association
Academy of Professional Family Mediators Advanced Mediator (highest level designation) Founding Member
Connecticut Bar Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Section Family Law Section Served on Executive Committee, Family Section
Adjunct Faculty, Fairfield University Department of Marriage and Family Therapy
Connecticut Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce Founding Director and Member Former President, two terms Served on Committee on Standards and Qualifications Chaired Legislative Committee
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Connecticut Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Association for Conflict Resolution Advanced Practitioner (highest level designation)
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TEACHING AND TRAINING
Adjunct Professor, Department of Marriage and Family Therapy, Fairfield University, Fairfield Connecticut, 2011 - 2012.
Mediation Internship Supervisor, Mediation Offices of Michael Becker, Westport Connecticut, 2011 – 2012.
Mediation Trainer, ‘Mediation Matters’ Mediation Training Program, New Haven Connecticut, 1996 - 2012.
Mediation Externship Supervisor, Quinnipiac University School of Law, Hamden Connecticut, 2011.
Guest Lecturer, University of Connecticut School of Law, Hartford Connecticut, 1996, 2009 - 2010.
Guest Lecturer, Fairfield University Department of Marriage and Family Therapy, Fairfield Connecticut, 2008 - 2010.
Guest Mediator, University of Connecticut School of Law, Hartford Connecticut, 2009.
Lecturer in Law, University of Connecticut School of Law, Hartford Connecticut, 1997 - 2001.
Adjunct Professor of Law, Quinnipiac College School of Law, Hamden Connecticut, 2000.
Guest Lecturer, Fairfield University Master’s Degree Program (counseling, marriage and family therapy), Fairfield Connecticut, 1994 - 1999.
Guest Lecturer, University of New Haven, West Haven Connecticut, 1999.
Guest Lecturer, Quinnipiac College School of Law, Hamden Connecticut, 1999.
Faculty, University of Connecticut Continuing Education, Stamford Connecticut, 1998 - 1999.
Adjunct Faculty, Antioch University, Yellow Springs Ohio, 1998 - 1999.
Mediation Trainer, ‘Alternatives’ Mediation Training Program, Westport Connecticut, 1996.
Southern Connecticut State University, Annual Divorce Issues Institute, New Haven Connecticut, 1994 - 1996.
Mediation Externship Supervisor, University of Connecticut School of Law, Hartford Connecticut, 1996.
Wilton Adult Continuing Education Program, Wilton Connecticut, 1995 - 1996.
Fairfield Adult Continuing Education Program, Fairfield Connecticut, 1994 and 1996.
The Learning Exchange, Hartford Connecticut, 1995.
Greenwich Adult Continuing Education Program, Greenwich Connecticut, 1994 - 1995.
Westport Adult Continuing Education Program, Westport Connecticut, 1994.
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Norwalk Community College Continuing Education, Norwalk Connecticut, 1994.
Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster Pennsylvania, 1994.
APPEARANCES AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
New York State Council on Divorce Mediation Annual Statewide Mini-Conference, 2012.
Presenter, Academy of Professional Family Mediators Inaugural National Conference, “Build It and They Will Come,” Cape Cod Massachusetts, 2012.
Panelist, Fairfield University Department of Marriage and Family Therapy, “How to Start and Build a Private Practice in a Changing Environment,” Fairfield Connecticut, 2012.
Fairfield Counseling Services, in-service training for Clinical Staff, Fairfield Connecticut, 2011, 2010 and 1995.
WSTC/WNLK Radio, Keeping Connected Program, Norwalk Connecticut, 2010.
WGCH Radio, One Smart Mother Program, Greenwich Connecticut, 2009.
Connecticut Council for Divorce Mediation Panel Participant and Moderator, New Haven Connecticut, 2008.
Connecticut Council for Divorce Mediation Statewide Conference, 2005, 2001, 1999, 1997 and 1996.
New York State Council on Divorce Mediation Annual Statewide Conference, 2004, 2001, 2000 and 1994.
WICC-AM Radio, Morning Program, Bridgeport Connecticut, 2003.
Financial Planning Association Fairfield County Connecticut Chapter, Norwalk Connecticut, 2003.
Law Talk television program, New London Connecticut, 2003.
Association for Conflict Resolution Greater New York Chapter, New York New York, 2003.
Panelist, Connecticut Bar Foundation John A. Speziale Statewide Alternative Dispute Resolution Symposium, Quinnipiac University School of Law, Hamden Connecticut, 2002.
New England Gathering of Mediators Annual Regional Conference, Westford Massachusetts, 2002.
The Exchange television program, Norwalk Connecticut, 2000.
State of Connecticut Governor’s State Manager’s Day, Featured Speaker, Berlin Connecticut, 2000.
New Hampshire Council of Mediators Annual Statewide Conference, Concord New Hampshire, 2000.
New England Gathering of Mediators Annual Regional Conference, Westford Massachusetts, 2000. Michael Becker, Attorney Mediator Page 4
WEZN-FM Radio, “Sunday Morning,” Bridgeport Connecticut, 1995, 1996, and 2000.
New England Chapter, Society of Professionals in Dispute Resolution, Plenary Speaker, Northampton Massachusetts, 1999.
Modem Media Inc., Westport, Connecticut, 1998.
Panelist, Quinnipiac College School of Law, Interdisciplinary Institute Lecture Series featuring Judith S. Wallerstein, Ph.D., Hamden Connecticut, 1998.
National Organization for Women Connecticut State Convention, New Haven Connecticut, 1997.
Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants Statewide Conference, Meriden Connecticut, 1997.
Connecticut Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Statewide Conference, Fairfield Connecticut, 1997.
Norwalk Hospital, Norwalk Connecticut, 1996.
International Association for Financial Planning, Annual Connecticut Statewide Conference, Southington Connecticut, 1994, 1995 and 1996.
The Lawyers’ Forum, Westport Connecticut, 1995 and 1996.
Norwalk YMCA, Norwalk, Connecticut, 1996.
Law for the Layperson television program, Norwalk Connecticut, 1995.
Time-Warner Communications, New York New York, 1995.
Readers’ Digest, Pleasantville New York, 1995.
Fairfield Public Library, Fairfield Connecticut, 1995.
Panelist, Stamford-Norwalk Regional Bar Association, Stamford Connecticut, 1995.
Black Rock Congregational Church, Fairfield Connecticut, 1995.
The Family Center of Greenwich Connecticut, in-service training for Clinical Staff, Greenwich Connecticut, 1995.
Connecticut Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Annual Statewide Conference, Fairfield Connecticut, 1995.
Christian Counseling Center, in-service training for Clinical Staff, Norwalk Connecticut, 1995.
Family and Children's Aid of Mid-Fairfield County Connecticut, in-service training for Clinical Staff, Norwalk Connecticut, 1994.
WSTC-AM Radio, Stamford Connecticut, 1994.
Stamford YMCA, Stamford Connecticut, 1994.
Barnes & Noble, Norwalk Connecticut, 1994.
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Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster Pennsylvania, 1994.
New Canaan Public Library, New Canaan Connecticut, 1994.
Darien YMCA, Darien Connecticut, 1994.
Norwalk YMCA, Norwalk Connecticut, 1994.
PUBLICATIONS
Authored by Michael Becker
“College Savings — It’s Never Too Late,” Westport Minuteman, June 2005.
“Living Together: What Gay and Lesbian Couples Need to Know — A Mediator’s View,” News and Views, October/November 2003.
“Divorce Mediation: A Short Primer for Attorneys,” Connecticut Law Tribune, September 29, 2003.
“Representing Parties in Private Divorce Mediation,” Trial, August 2001.
“How to Represent Parties Who Choose Private Divorce Mediation,” American Journal of Family Law, Volume 15 No. 1, Spring 2001.
“Is Transformative Mediation Practical in a Problem-Solving World?,” Connecticut Connection (publication of Connecticut Association for Marriage and Family Therapy), Spring 1999.
“How to Represent Parties Who Choose Private Mediation,” Connecticut Family Lawyer (publication of Connecticut Bar Association), Summer 1998.
“Helping Your Kids Through Your Divorce,” Connecticut County Kids, April 1997.
“Divorce – What to Tell the Kids,” Connecticut County Kids, February 1997.
“Making Mediation Work,” Connecticut Council for Divorce Mediation Newsletter, January 1997.
“Divorce Mediation: A Literature Review,” Connecticut Connection (publication of Connecticut Association for Marriage and Family Therapy), Spring 1996.
“Keeping It Together During a Divorce,” Self-Health Networker, May 1996.
“Introduction to Divorce Mediation,” Connecticut Connection (publication of Connecticut Association for Marriage and Family Therapy), Winter 1996.
“Financial Vows: Mediation Produces Pre-Nuptial Agreements Without the Fight,” Fairfield County Weekly, Westchester County Weekly, January 1996.
“Mediation: Legal Ease -- Using a Mediator to Modify a Divorce Settlement,” County Kids, May 1995.
“Divorce Mediation: Work Out a Fair, Equitable and Legally Official Divorce Pact,” Woman, May 1995. Michael Becker, Attorney Mediator Page 6
“Mediation: Ending the Pain Without the Painful Ending,” Northeast Recovery Networker, December 1994.
“Splitting, Without Splitting Hairs,” Financial Planning, October 1994.
“Divorce Mediation,” Westchester Family and New York Family, August 1994.
“Divorce Mediation: A Chance to Keep the Kids Out of the Battle,” County Kids, June/July 1994.
“For the Kids Sake, Leave Lawyers Out of Divorce,” Westport News, May 4, 1994, Norwalk Lifestyles, May 1994, Wilton Lifestyles, May 1994 and New Canaan Lifestyles, May 1994.
Featuring Michael Becker
“Around the Table,” Fairfield University Magazine, Spring 2011.
“The Real Cost of Divorce…And It’s Not All About Money,” Greenwich Magazine, October 2009.
“Counselor Offers Different Way to Help Heal a Marriage,” Wilton Villager, May 28, 2008.
“Mediation Successful in Resolving Business Disputes,” Westport Minuteman and Fairfield Minuteman, January 6, 2005.
“For the Sake of the Kids,” Good Housekeeping, March 2003.
“Mediation: A Quicker Cheaper Way to Divorce,” Wilton Villager, April 4, 2002.
“Family Affair -- Transferring a Family Business from one Generation to the Next,” Fairfield County Magazine, July/August 2000.
“Talk it Out – Mediation Makes Divorce More Civil,” Connecticut Post, April 26, 1999.
“Dissolving a Marriage Through Mediation – Divorce Without the Court Battle,” Fairfield Minuteman, September 2, 1999.
“Can this Divorce be Saved?,” Connecticut Family and Westchester Family, February 1999.
“Muscling Up Divorce Mediation,” Connecticut Law Tribune, June 1, 1998.
“Cutting Divorce Costs,” Connecticut Magazine, October 1994.
“X vs. Y: A Real Life Lesson in How (and How Not) to Play the Game,” Franklin & Marshall College Magazine, Summer 1994.
“Toward a Kinder, Gentler Divorce: An Introduction to Mediation,” CT Life, April 1994.
“When Couples Can’t Reconciliate, Attorney Says ‘Mediate’,” Norwalk Hour, March 18, 1994.
“Mediation: A Route to Divorce,” Darien Times, February 17, 1994.