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Lara Traum
Lara Traum
Lara Traum, the founder of PeaceChord, is a mediator, attorney, and educator with extensive experience in conflict prevention, mediation, collaborative law practice, facilitation, and conflict resolution. Lara is a partner at Roytberg Traum Law and Mediation P.C., where she works with individuals and families to resolve disputes through mediation, negotiation, and collaboration. Lara’s work spans various practice areas, including divorce, family law, estate planning, and complex international disputes, with expertise in cross-cultural mediation and preventive legal strategies.
Lara is a dynamic and respected speaker, trainer, facilitator, and author. An active member and immediate past President of the New York State Council on Divorce Mediation, Lara is deeply committed to the advancement of collaborative and peaceful dispute resolution practices.
Lara additionally serves as an officer on the Board of the Zamir Choral Foundation and is a director on the Board of COJECO (Council of Jewish Emigre Community Organizations).
In addition to her legal and mediation work, Lara integrates her background in music and music education into her programs, using music as a tool for enhancing collaboration and resolving conflict. Through PeaceChord, she conducts training, workshops, and facilitation services to help individuals and organizations navigate conflict, strengthen teamwork, and foster positive change.
Lara holds a J.D. from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, a B.A from New York University. Lara is fluent in English and Russian.
Who We Serve
Who We Serve
At PeaceChord, Lara provides training, consulting, and facilitation services designed to help individuals and organizations develop the skills to navigate conflict, foster collaboration, and create lasting harmony.
PeaceChord's tailored programs are suitable for a variety of clients, including:
For individuals looking to expand their conflict resolution skills or pursue a career in mediation, collaborative law, or conflict prevention, PeaceChord offers training programs that build practical skills and deepen understanding of peacemaking practices. Whether you are just starting out or seeking to enhance your existing expertise, PeaceChord provides support and resources to help you succeed.
PeaceChord offers tailored workshops for Mediators, Collaborative Law Practitioners, and Conflict Resolution Professionals. These workshops equip professionals with the tools and strategies needed to enhance their skills and deepen their understanding of conflict resolution techniques, providing professionals with additional competencies, including advanced understanding of cultural implications, legal wellness, and conflict prevention.
PeaceChord works with Businesses, Nonprofits, and Community Organizations to improve communication, strengthen team dynamics, and develop effective conflict resolution strategies. Through facilitation and consulting services, participants receive the tools they need to handle disputes constructively and foster a more cohesive, productive work environment.
Publications:
Books:
FORTHCOMING: Peacemaking for Family Lawyers (with Mosten and Hon. Scully, forthcoming 2025)
Effectively Representing Clients in Family Mediation (with Mosten and Hon. Scully, 2023)
Reports:
Paths Forward for Online Mediation: Final Report of Online Mediation Training Task Force (Committee Member and Drafting Contributor, 2021)
Articles and Book Chapters:
Awakening La Sonnambula: The Matrimonial and Family Mediation Renaissance in New York State, NY Disp. Res. Lawyer (NYSBA 2023)
Mediation as the Default Approach for Family Dispute Resolution (coauthored with Forrest S. Mosten) Fam. Advocate (ABA 2023)
Hearing Harmony in Hard Times, in Family Conflict During a Pandemic: Stories of Struggle and Hope (Lang & Nicholson, 2021)
Fine Tuning Your Collaborative Team, in Building a Successful Collaborative Family Law Practice (ABA 2018)
Interdisciplinary Teamwork in Family Law Practice (co-authored with Forrest S. Mosten), 56 FAM. COURT REV (2018)
The History and Legacy of the Pound Conferences (coauthored with Brian Farkas), 18 CARDOZO J. OF CONFLICT RESOL. 677 (2017)
The Family Lawyer’s Role in Preventive Legal and Conflict Wellness, (coauthored with Forrest S. Mosten) 55 FAM. COURT REV. 26 (2017)
It Takes a Village: Using Seniors to Help Divorcing Families, (coauthored with Forrest S. Mosten) 17 CARDOZO J. OF CONFLICT RESOL. 767 (2016)
Involved, Empowered and Inspired: How Mediating Halakhic Prenuptial Agreements Honors Jewish and American Law and Builds Happy Families, 17 CARDOZO J. OF CONFLICT RESOL. 179 (2015)
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