Anu Osborne
Philosophy & Approach
Having practiced family law since 1984, Anu has seen what extended conflict, litigation, and drawn-out proceedings in the court system can do to individuals and families. Because of this, Anu has developed a refreshing and individual approach to resolution for her many clients.
For the past 25 years, through her continued education, volunteer work, professional collaboration, and experience with hundreds of clients, Anu's expertise, scope and philosophy of practice have grown and evolved. Anu draws from her capabilities in litigation, mediation, collaborative law, conflict coaching, conflict resolution, teaching, training and consulting, to design the ideal path and experience for each client. Today, as a result of these endeavours, Anu believes her clients and their families can expect to experience better, more positive outcomes from their legal separation and divorce.
Education & Experience
Anu is a senior family practitioner and partner with the law firm, Smith Osborne LLP, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Anu has a Bachelor of Science degree, a Bachelor of Law degree, as well as a Master of Law degree in Alternative Dispute Resolution from the esteemed law school, Osgoode Hall at York University in Toronto. Anu also has extensive training and experience in conflict resolution, mediation and collaborative law. She is a teacher and trainer of conflict resolution and collaborative law. She is certified by Family Mediation Canada as a Comprehensive Family Mediator.
Community & Professional Involvement
Anu has served as a volunteer on the boards and committees of many charitable organizations including the United Way of Winnipeg, Family Mediation Manitoba, and LEAF (Legal Education and Action Fund). She is on the editorial board and is a contributing writer for the Collaborative Review, the professional journal for the International Association of Collaborative Professionals. In addition to being a teacher and trainer, she is a consultant, writer and speaker on conflict resolution and collaborative law. She has taught negotiations skills and interviewing skills for CPLED (the bar admissions program) for The Law Society of Manitoba, conflict resolution for Mediation Services in Winnipeg, and ethics at the Faculty of Law, at The University of Manitoba. Her service and membership in the legal profession, both past and present, is extensive and includes the following organizations: Collaborative Practice Manitoba , The Law Society of Manitoba, the Manitoba Bar Association and The Canadian Bar Association, to name a few.
Working with Anu
Meet with Anu to design your unique path to resolution. For more information or a more detailed bio, visit www.anuosborne.ca or email Anu at aosborne@smithosborne.com
